GMFS line rescue demonstration

GMFS line rescue demonstration

On Thursday 21st March and Tuesday 26th March, the team was invited to send its leaders to observe and participate in the introduction and associated familiarity training of new line rescue equipment being introduced onto all GMFS appliances and platforms. Each day...
GMFS line rescue demonstration

Incident 33/2002

We were called by GMAS, who in turn had been called to assist Merseyside Ambulance Service. The team was requested to assist with an incident reported at one mile from the nearest road, in the Billinge area of Merseyside. An immediate response was about to be made by...
GMFS line rescue demonstration

Overdale lease extended

Some good news: Bolton MBC have granted us a small reprieve, the lease on our Overdale base has been extended up to March 2004, thereby allowing us a little more time to find an alternative home for the team.
GMFS line rescue demonstration

Incident 31/2002

We assisted a walker on Rivington Pike, who had fallen and suffered mild concussion as well as facial injuries. He was transported to his car and referred to hospital.
GMFS line rescue demonstration

Incident 32/2002

Shortly after this, Lancashire Ambulance Service requested our attendance at an RTA at Horrobin Lane in Rivington. We were stood down on arrival, learning that a motorcyclist had broken his leg.