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Search and Rescue Conference

Thursday, 09 September 2010 10:56 | | |

On Wednesday 9th September 2010, four of our team members travelled to Clyst St George, headquarters of the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service and home of their Urban Search and Rescue unit, for the first annual Local Resilience Forum, Search and Reescue Committee conference.

The Local Resilience Forum is responsible for developing strategy and plans for use in major incidents and civil emergencies such as severe weather across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The Local Search and Rescue Committee forms one of these multi agency sub groups which looks at operational and strategic considerations and procedures. Although the committee meets several times a year, this was the first time that all local mountain and cave rescue teams had been invited to take part in a variety of informative presentations and demonstrations.

All at Cornwall SRT found the event extremely useful and would like to thank everyone involved - especially Sgt Mike Rose at Devon and Cornwall Police and Laurie Adams of DSFRS.

Seen in the photo below is our Chairman Tim Hughes, Medical Officer - Steve Puckey, Mine Rescue Officer and PenMACRA chair - Andy Brelsford, and Team Leader - Jim Gallienne, along with representative from other teams and emergency services throughout the region.

Well done to Pete's Dragons!

Saturday, 04 September 2010 20:21 | | |

At around 7pm on Saturday 4th September 2010, the Pete's Dragons team completed their epic 400 mile cycle ride from Lands End to Twickenham in aid of Cornwall Search and Rescue Team and the Dartmoor Rescue Group, in memory of Peter Wicks.

This is the culmination of months of hard training and fundraising and we're over the moon that they have chosen to support the team. A huge congratulations to everyone involved for such a mammouth achievement.

On Wednesday, some of the team were lucky enough to meet Pete's Dragons on their way through Cornwall. They even took some time out to pose for a few snaps - super stars!!!

Find out more about Pete's Dragons, and better still - make a donation - by visiting their excellent website - www.petesdragons.org.uk

CSRT train with new Police Helicopter

Tuesday, 17 August 2010 17:59 | | |

The team recently had the opportunity to get acquainted with Devon and Cornwall Police's new replacement police helicopter, Oscar 99.

Arrangements had been made for the aircraft to RV with the team at Truro Airfield, where they were given a thorough brief on the capabilities of the helicopter, and the key differences between this and the previous aircraft. Following this, the team were instructed in the correct procedures for loading a casualty on board, with many team members taking the place of the casualty.

The team would like to thank Devon and Cornwall Police, and the aircrew for this valuable training and look forward to continuing working with the aircraft.

Cheque presentation to team after 999 day

Friday, 30 July 2010 22:37 | | |

The team would like to say thank you to everyone who attended the recent 999 day held at the Eden Project. Special thanks of course must go to the organisers and colleagues from other emergency services who nominated the team as this year's main charity.

We were delighted therefore to recently receive a cheque of £1500 which will help the team purchase a new land rover in the future.

You can read more about the event at:

www.999cornwall.co.uk and This is Cornwall News Story

A BIG "thanks" to Pete's Dragons!

Tuesday, 20 July 2010 18:04 | | |

Pete's Dragons are the friends and family of Peter Wicks, who we searched for in January this year, assisted by neighbouring teams from Dartmoor. Sadly, Pete was found after four days of searching, having tragically passed away at the young age of 24.

Recognising the service that the voluntary search and rescue teams provide to the community, Pete's Dragons was formed and they have just launched their website. You can read of their quest there, and also find details of their mammoth bike ride from Lands End to Twickenham, set for September this year. Please visit their website and give your support - either financially or on the roadside!!!

So far they have already organised a car boot sale, and on Saturday we sent a small team and vehicle to their Fundraising Fete in aid of the team and also Dartmoor Rescue Group.

The team is overwhelmed by the dedication and support they have shown us and on behalf of the whole team - THANK YOU!

Visit their website here - www.petesdragons.org.uk

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