by admin | Mar 28, 2005 | 2005, Incident
In our second call of the day, the team was contacted at 16:44 by GMAS requesting our assistance at the Wilton 3 quarry, where a climber had fallen 8 ft onto the quarry floor. We were able to make a very fast response as team members were still present at base from... by admin | Mar 28, 2005 | 2005, Incident
At 14:53 the team was contacted by Lancashire Constabulary who passed details of an incident which was being dealt with by Lancashire Ambulance Service. A 61 year old female had suffered from a fractured ankle at Breres Meadow, Rivington. The team was asked to assist... by admin | Mar 27, 2005 | General news
Today Dave Marsh, our dog handler and his dog Chi, concluded a two day exercise joint with GMFRS Fire Officer Mike Dewar, and his search dog, based on a collapsed building scenario, utilising the derelict Fletcher Mill building in Kearsley. Both Dave and Mike are... by admin | Mar 27, 2005 | Donations, General news
We are yet again grateful to team supporter Mrs. M.A. Holmes of Heaton, Bolton, who has donated today £25 via The Bolton Guild of Help. by admin | Mar 26, 2005 | General news
The team was on hand once again to provide cover for the 50th annual Rivington Pike Fell Race. This event is one of the oldest races on the calendar and because this year was so special, entrants came from all over the UK to take part. Of the 431 that entered the...