Mountain Rescue Gift for Christmas?
This year’s calendar, from Mountain Rescue England and Wales, is mountain rescue through and through. It’s bursting with stunning images taken by mountain rescue team members and published by to raise funds for mountain rescue teams across England and Wales.
At £5 it’s not just great to look at, it’s fantastic value for money! Copies of the calendar are available by emailing communication@assar.org.uk
Posted on 29 / 11 / 2010
999: Behind the Scenes at Police HQ
What happens when you dial 999? How are these calls dealt with and police officer’s dispatched? Members of A&S SAR were treated to a ‘behind-the-scenes’ look at the communications centre at Avon and Somerset Police HQ this week.
Inspector Lee Moore, Force Incident Manager, kindly took the members through the intricate and complex procedures for the call centre, how resources get allocated and peaks in demand managed. The professional approach to this process was obvious and very impressive.
Importantly for A&S SAR the mapping and location software was explained for members to understand the capabilities during search operations.
The visit was an important awareness exercise for all involved and A&S SAR would like to pass their thanks on to Inspector Moore for his time and interest.
Posted on 25 / 11 / 2010
A&S SAR Annual General Meeting
A&S SAR will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 2nd December at the Lakewood Conference Centre on the Mendip Hills. Tessa Munt MP for Wells and Superintendent for Operations Caroline Peters will be attending. The meeting will start at 7pm with presentations before the formal agenda.
Lakewood is also the headquarters of Yeo Valley Organics who support A&S SAR. We thank them for helping with the venue for the AGM.
Posted on 24 / 11 / 2010
Emergency Show Donation
The organisers of the Wiltshire Emergency Services Show have donated £500 to A&S SAR. Members of A&S SAR attended the show in September with their information trailer and displays. Thousands of people attended the show to see the wide variety of emergency services on display. A&S SAR is an emergency service run by volunteers that relies entirely on donations and other in-kind support. The donation is gratefully received and A&S SAR wish to pass on their thanks to the organising committee.
Posted on 16 / 11 / 2010
Mendip Family Raise Funds
A Mendip family has raised £2000 for A&S SAR as thanks for their son’s life being saved. Their son was driving a vintage tractor that overturned, trapping him and causing extensive internal injuries. Duncan Massey, chairman of A&S SAR, attended in his role as a volunteer First Responder with Great Western Ambulance Service. He was first on the scene to give life saving treatment. The family held a black tie ball recently to raise the money. Shaun Pearce is making a good recovery after the accident. A&S SAR are extremely grateful for the donation.
Posted on 16 / 11 / 2010