This October, when the rivers were full of Swaledale rain, we held one of our water CPD events.  Swaledale MRT hosted & North of Tyne & Cleveland MRTs brought extra water techs (MOD 3). ​ This gave us a good 25 in water technicians plus team leaders. We’ve recently started looking at a more joined-up approach to our water (and other areas) training. Historically, we used to train each discipline independently, water, rope, medical search etc.  However, we’ve concluded that we

Throughout August Bank Holiday, Scottish Charity, Specialist Search Dogs held their annual Multi agency training event.  This event consisted of working through a range of different training protocols, exercises and lectures, for multiple emergency services, including themselves.   Within their large-scale event, they had guest speakers for theory-based lectures, to support their handling and training, as well as a range of trainers attending for continuous training for their

Question 1 How did you come about your role within Specialist Search Dogs and what does it entitle? ​ Answer I have always had a passion for search and rescue operations and a deep love for working with dogs. My journey with Specialist Search Dogs began when I realised the critical need for specialized canine units in victim recovery missions. With my background in search and rescue, along with extensive training in dog handling, I co-founded the charity with my friends Colin

I’m sure most people have seen the float to live campaign by the RNLI, but if you haven’t you should!   If you attend the beach regularly, or you have a favourite spot by the water’s edge, following these simple tips could save your life if you end up in the water. Even the strongest of swimmers could end up in difficulty for one reason or another so being able to stay calm and remember “float to live” will give you the best chance possible.   It’s human nature to panic when

When it comes to water rescues as CROs we have many techniques and various pieces of equipment at our disposal to carry out effective rescues of casualties who are in or around water. First and foremost, we always want to talk to the Casualty who’s in the water. Giving verbal encouragement or instructions to assist themselves, e.g. “swim to me”, “hold onto that”, “reach for the throw line.” Where possible the rescuer stays on safe ground and uses recognised equipment to reach

Serve On is a humanitarian response charity whose highly-skilled volunteers are on stand-by at all times to respond swiftly when natural disasters strike, at home and abroad. Our work constantly transforms lives, including the lives of our volunteers, as we build resilience in people and in communities. Our USAR-trained International Response Team (IRT) members have a proud history - stretching back more than 30 years - of providing emergency help in times of global catastrop

West Cumbria Search and Rescue was established 8 years ago.  The team are a specialist search and rescue asset to help blue light agencies and relieve suffering and distress in the local communities.  They support the local emergency services by providing a search and rescue service for those in need in Cumbria or other out of area requests if requested. West Cumbria SAR are tasked by agencies and provide specialist water & flood rescue along with search capabilities. The ser

Maryport Rescue are an Independent Organisation and registered charity 1113807 ​ We serve the community and the wider communities by providing a Lifeboat Rescue service covering the Solway Firth, a Flood, Swift Water Rescue Service and a Search & Rescue Service for Lost, Missing, Vulnerable and despondent persons, covering the whole of Cumbria. ​ We are listed on the National Asset Register for flood and can be deployed nationally when requested. We are on call 24/7 365 days

Wulfruna Land & Water Lifesavers is a multi-faceted voluntary community resilience organisation, and registered charity (1188565), based in Wolverhampton. Wulfruna Lifesavers was formed on 11th June 2019, by a group of like-minded individuals seeking to provide an Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) service for the Citizens of Wolverhampton. ​ The structure used for Wulfruna Lifesavers is based on that of the UK’s former Civil Defence Service and Corps and