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Jimbo:
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--- Quote from: robert francis on February 13, 2009, 23:37:02 ---you need more than just a capable motor, have you seen the list they were sending out of what you had to have
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I'm really keen to help but the list is sooooooo long! Must be putting a lot of people off!
http://www.4x4response.info/public/publicWrapper.php?t=1&p=groupCapabilities
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Don't let it put you off. Over the last couple of weeks here in Herts we've been on standby for a few agencies, and some of the team have been out and assisted various Ambulance Service staff, health visitors etc - not as busy as Northants group though.
The kit I was carrying is what I'd have in the truck in the snowy weather anyway - shovel, blankets, extra clothing for me, flask of coffee, food supplies, plus all the normal recovery gear.
My missus does call it International Rescue :roll: - but she can see the serious side, and the benefit to the community.
gnasha:
you dont allways have to break the rule's to get banned sometimes it's down to someone not likeing you or noing something about the forum ownew so they do the best to get rid of you
hrh_dave:
Im just about to start the joining process for COTAG - Morayshire... Who are the only 4x4 response group to be officially recognised by the police.. Subsequently new members need full disclosure and further police checks... then once thats done everyone has a 3 day first aid course then an advance driving course and finally an offroad driving course. More info at http://www.cotag.org.uk/cotag-moray/moray01.php
Gordo:
I'm in the process of joining the Cambridgeshire team, and I'm just awaiting my Police check to come back so I can complete the paperwork. They don't seem to have an issue with my 4x4 being a Freelander, although they have stated I need to carry a set maps for Norfolk (but I think that's a mistake!).
Hopefully it'll come through soon and I can start being useful.
The Cambs group is a new one, so I'm told, so in need of more members.
eugene:
im a member of rover rescue in norfolk and this is the list of stuff to have i have most of it and il tell you you know when its all in the back we get calls for the police fire and rescue and st johns and the amblance services most of the time i carry half of it but the rest is at hand in crates we also provide 4x4 support for fun runs and evacuating people from flood areas near the wash as thats were im close to and it a good cause
Vehicle/Equipment Specification for Rover Rescue Members
Vehicle/Equipment Spec Details
Seating Capacity
and/or
Load Carrying Ability
Rover Rescue Badges
ID Cards
Hi Vis Waistcoats
Notebook & Pencils
Personal Protection
Recovery Points
Recovery Rope/strop
Shovel
Fire Extinguisher
Torch
O S maps
Basic First Aid kit
Vehicle Jack
Spare wheel & wheel brace
Shackles
CB radio
RAYNET radio plug
Money (phone box)
Whistle
Legality &Insurance Have sufficient seating capacity to play an active role in the evacuation of personnel
Have the ability to carry cargo (internally and/or on roof rack/bars
All vehicles should display Rover Rescue badges on front and rear of vehicle in a suitable position
Should be carried on all callouts/exercises
Should be worn on all callouts/exercises
Should be carried on all callouts/exercises
Hard Hat, Gloves, Safety Goggles/Glasses
Front & Rear (not lashing eyes)
12 Tonne for recovery
Suitable for heavy duty use
Vehicle spec. 2 litre
With spare batteries & bulb
1:50000 sheet nos. 132, 133, 134, 144
At least 1 D & 1 Bow ¾ shackle
Preferably old frequency 27Mhz
For signalling in emergency
Members must ensure that their vehicle is road legal at all times and is insured for Rover Rescue activities to a minimum of third party
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