The team was paged by NWAS requesting assistance for a nurse getting access to a patient. The team prepared to assist, but in the end access was possible and there was no need for us to deploy. Continue Reading
Callouts
2020 Incident #2: 3rd February 17:12 – Gummers How
The team were paged by Cumbria Police, with a report of walkers lost on Gummers How. Using their location from their mobile phone, and a bit of local knowledge, it was possible to talk the walkers down to the road, where a team member met them and returned them to their car. Continue Reading
2020 Incident #1: 18th January 13:33 – Harrison Stickle
Team called by Langdale Ambleside MRT to assist with a potential long carry off after a fell walker had taken a fall and sustained an injury. The arrival of R936 ensured a shorter carry and the casualty was soon on his way to hospital. Continue Reading
2019 Incident #43: 7th December 14:16 – Bowston
Team called by NWAS. A young lad had taken a tumble on his mountain bike in the woods nr Bowston. Fortunately a first responder on scene was Ex Kendal MRT and also one of our team members lived nearby. This enabled a quick response and ensured the team was well prepared on arrival. The young… Continue Reading
2019 Incident #42: 30th November 12:17 – Easedale
Team contacted by Langdale Ambleside MRT to assist with a carry off in Easdale. Continue Reading
2019 Incident #41: 30th November 10:57 – Morecambe Bay
The team were notified of a male stuck in the sand in Morecambe bay. After ensuring that sufficient CFRS personnel were attending, the team remained on alert only for this incident. Continue Reading
2019 Incident #40: 20th November 20:38 – Hampsfell
Team were notified of an incident on Hampsfell, but were stood down while on route. Continue Reading
2019 Incident #39: 16th November 21:27 – Penrith Assist
We were notified by Penrith MRT of an ongoing search in their area. We monitored the developments, and fortunately the persons were located before we needed to assist. Continue Reading
2019 Incident #38: 15th November 11:47 – Grey Crag
Team called by Cumbria Police, a lady had sustained a lower leg injury whilst fell walking near Grey crag on Sleddale Fell. The casualty was treated on scene and we are grateful to members of Duddon and Furness MRT who assisted us on scene and with the carry off. Continue Reading
2019 Incident #37: 9th November 08:37 – Castle Hill
Team called by NWAS, they were dealing with a casualty who had suffered a lower leg injury on steep ground at Kendal castle. Casualty care training was just about to commence at base so we were able to get on scene quickly and with sufficient numbers stretchered the casualty down to the ambulance. Continue Reading
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