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V8MoneyPit:
A couple of points....

Norfolk & Suffolk 4x4 Response was the first formal group that evolved into the national network we now see. As said elsewhere, the words 'Emergency' or 'Rescue' are not used since that is left to the emergency services and would be misleading. The active members are issued with '4x4 Response' vehicle stickers (about 10" long) and a Hi-viz jacket as Mutz describes.

Personally, I have carried Hi-viz vests in the car for years. I think it's an important part of your breakdown kit. Never mind any formal use.

topless matt:
Agree with steve and mutz.
Never seen any 110s in our group with that livery, we only have 4x4 reponse stickers in orange which are fairly small.

aaron:
I joined the Norfolk branch and went on some very well executed green lane and driver training days! If my 4x4 hadn't of needed to be replaced by a van i would still be an active member too!

andycwb:

--- Quote from: john656 on August 18, 2010, 21:06:31 ---I'm thinking of joining but...I'm not the most experianced off road driver, i think i have the basics down but just wondered if this would be a problem/hinderance if i joined, or weather i would be welcomed with open arms. I also appreciate that its not all off road driving but i was just curious about this.
I've had a quick look on their website but not filled any boxes and im asking here first as i know that some of you are members.

Regds

John


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John, if it's any encouragement, you are the kind of person we (speaking for Hants and Berks, anyway) want in 4x4 response.  We don't need everyone to be expert drivers.   As long as you know what difflock is for and can drive on wet grass without getting stuck you'll definitely be an asset.   

Yes, it does attract the people who think a hi-vis jacket is a fashion statement.   So does any emergency volunteer group the world over.

But if you want to make more of a contribution than towing your neighbours out of a snowdrift, then please sign up and get involved in some of the training days and other events that the groups organise.  The groups do vary around the country - some are 4x4 clubs that happen to do 4x4 response, others (like us) are focussed on the response work.

john656:
The only reason i was looking into it was because of last winter, floods and snow. I live on the side of the malvern hills and as the second part of the name sugests its hilly almost everywhere. I got out in it and realised there wasnt really anywhere i couldnt get/go so recovering and taking people places wouldnt be a problem. However, as im able to i'd be expected to be in work which is why i am slightly reserved about joining although on the website it did say that it shouldnt be a problem as there are other member that could assist... however ive never seen a 4x4 response sticker in any vehicles around here (i appreciate that they wouldnt all have them).
I am still reading and watching so keep comments comming.

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