Rescue Gear

nezza33 · **on:** June 01, 2008, 01:18:48 PM

Just some pics of the personal gear i normally carry with a few changes this pic is quite old.
I had to take this in the spare room because it was raining.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #1 on:** June 01, 2008, 01:47:26 PM

That's a lot weight before you even get to the casualty $:-\$

Guess you boys have to be pretty fit

nezza33 · **Reply #2 on:** June 01, 2008, 01:51:01 PM

Yeah i've got a HI-VIS cover for the bergen. The reason we have to carry this is because if were looking for someone then we might be out for up to 48 hours.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #3 on:** June 01, 2008, 01:53:35 PM

That makes sence, you've always got to have a back up plan if (when) the weather close's in

I just wish a few more bods would take some sensible precautions when out and about

nezza33 · **Reply #4 on:** June 01, 2008, 02:01:13 PM

You've got to remember though that we need to carry team gear aswell ie:

Stretcher.
Full medical kit on top of the personal med kit.
Little dragon for helping warm up a body after hypothermia.
Oxygen tank.
Casualtly supports ie neck brace.
Climbing harness.
140 m rope Somtimes.
And a lot more depending on weather etc.

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #5 on:** June 01, 2008, 06:21:04 PM

Question for you and Dunc; do either of your services get any gear that's been surplused by the military or other gov't agencies?
Here in the US,at times Uncle Sam will release old/obsolete/surplus equipment to local fire depts,rescue services,etc.either no charge,or a nominal price.

nezza33 · **Reply #6 on:** June 01, 2008, 07:00:44 PM

No ive got a few military items Because i used to be in the army and still know a good website.

Dunc · **Reply #7 on:** June 01, 2008, 07:12:02 PM

Quote from: Bison56 on June 01, 2008, 06:21:04 PM

Question for you and Dunc; do either of your services get any gear that's been surplused by the military or other gov't agencies?
Here in the US,at times Uncle Sam will release old/obsolete/surplus equipment to local fire depts,rescue services,etc.either no charge,or a nominal price.

No we dont but sometimes members of the public donate things to us which is always very welcome .

Dunc

nezza33 · **Reply #8 on:** June 01, 2008, 07:17:15 PM

Yeah same here Dunc. We some times get walking poles or water bottles or knives Usally cheap one though but is the thought that counts.

Viking · **Reply #9 on:** June 01, 2008, 09:40:55 PM

You have a "spear" room?

COOL!!!! Can we see some pics of the spears??

Dunc · **Reply #10 on:** June 01, 2008, 10:07:23 PM

Well I cant find any pics of our rescue gear at the moment so I'll just have to bore you with some complete package shots

Dunc

nezza33 · **Reply #11 on:** June 01, 2008, 10:08:55 PM

Great

were abouts do you keep all the gear Dunc?

Dunc · **Reply #12 on:** June 01, 2008, 10:17:23 PM

Quote from: nezza33 on June 01, 2008, 10:08:55 PM

Great were abouts do you keep all the gear Dunc?

First aid kit is in a locker under the Helms seat , oxygen bottle is bolted to the A frame at the back and so is the fire extinguisher. Other stuff like flares , fresh water etc is in the four yellow buckets on the A frame . We carry no where near the amount you have to as its a totally different enviroment to yours , although just like you cold is a big danger .

dunc

nezza33 · **Reply #13 on:** June 01, 2008, 10:20:49 PM

Have you not got a "little dragon"?

nezza33 · **Reply #14 on:** June 01, 2008, 10:21:37 PM

Plus i suppose that the boats have got to stay light.

Dunc · **Reply #15 on:** June 01, 2008, 10:23:43 PM

Quote from: nezza33 on June 01, 2008, 10:20:49 PM

Have you not got a "little dragon"?

How did you know what my wife calls it

To be honest I havnt got a clue what one is .

Dunc

Dunc · **Reply #16 on:** June 01, 2008, 10:24:33 PM

Quote from: nezza33 on June 01, 2008, 10:21:37 PM

Plus i suppose that the boats have got to stay light.

Its all a big trade off against weight and space .

Dunc

nezza33 · **Reply #17 on:** June 01, 2008, 10:26:56 PM

Quote from: dunc5 on June 01, 2008, 10:23:43 PM

Quote from: nezza33 on June 01, 2008, 10:20:49 PM
Have you not got a "little dragon"?

How did you know what my wife calls it

To be honest I havnt got a clue what one is .

Dunc

Its basically a small portable machine that "pumps" Hot air through a casualtly's body to "warm them up" If they are suffering from hypothermia then you wrap them in a space blanket.

Dunc · **Reply #18 on:** June 01, 2008, 10:36:05 PM

Quote from: nezza33 on June 01, 2008, 10:26:56 PM

Quote from: dunc5 on June 01, 2008, 10:23:43 PM
Quote from: nezza33 on June 01, 2008, 10:20:49 PM
Have you not got a "little dragon"?

How did you know what my wife calls it

To be honest I havnt got a clue what one is .

Dunc
Its basically a small portable machine that "pumps" Hot air through a casualtly's body to "warm them up" If they are suffering from hypothermia then you wrap them in a space blanket.

Now that sounds very good , have you got a link or picture please . Is it very big and what powers it .

Dunc

nezza33 · **Reply #19 on:** June 01, 2008, 10:42:15 PM

Sorry no pics or links I dont know its real name we simply call it the little draggon. Its about 10x10 inches. It has battery power and can be charged by the LR cigerette lighter socket.(sorry about the bad spelling I'm really tired i was out all night on a night ex they dont tell us it's a exercise)

Dunc · **Reply #20 on:** June 01, 2008, 10:44:15 PM

Quote from: nezza33 on June 01, 2008, 10:42:15 PM

Sorry no pics or links I dont know its real name we simply call it the little draggon. Its about 10x10 inches. It has battery power and can be charged by the LR cigerette lighter socket.(sorry about the bad spelling I'm really tired i was out all night on a night ex they dont tell us it's a exercise)

No worries mate . I'll see what I can find out about it .

Dunc