by admin | May 30, 2013 | General news
This afternoon, five team members were present at Coleman Milne, Westhoughton, to accept the delivery of our brand new purpose built, specialist ‘Incident Control Vehicle.’ Based upon a VolksWagen Crafter CR35 LWB vehicle, and registered MJ13UHT, our radio... by admin | May 29, 2013 | General news
This evening with some team members on a navigation / orienteering exercise in Lever Park, Rivington, another set of team members were working away at our Ladybridge Hall Base / HQ decommissioning from our operational service our current Control Trailer and preparing... by admin | May 29, 2013 | Donations, General news
Today we can announce the receipt of a wonderful £100.00 donation from the members of Leigh and District Rambling Club. (Founded in 1981) In a letter accompanying this thoughtful donation, to our Team Leader Garry Rhodes MBE from their Secretary Mrs Pat Hurt,... by admin | May 28, 2013 | General news
This evening, as part of a long standing training arrangement with City Airport Manchester (Formerly Barton Airport) seven Bolton MRT Call Out list members were guests of the Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Service, for a training session on light aircraft accident... by admin | May 25, 2013 | General news
Today saw the Team’s SAR Boat back on the water ,following repairs carried out by North West RIBS and Inflatables of Wigan. (See website report of yesterday) Team Call Out list members Dave Marsh (Our Training Officer) and his Trainee Drowned Victim Search Dog... by admin | May 24, 2013 | General news
This morning our Team Call Out list member Nigel Booth (In full time, a GMFRS Watch Commander at Bolton North Fire Station) journeyed to the Forest of Bowland AONB Offices at Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire, for the fourth meeting of the Lancashire Fire Operations Group.... by admin | May 24, 2013 | General news
Our 3.5m Semi Rigid Inflatable SAR Boat was recently found to have some base of hull tears and rips, incurred on recent exercises. Yesterday (Thursday) our Team Training Officer Dave Marsh took the boat for a repair inspection visit to North West RIBS and Inflatables... by admin | May 24, 2013 | General news
In the past we have been honoured to host ‘mountain rescue’ awareness sessions at the invitation of our long standing and valued friends at Westhoughton Rotary Club, for the Rotary Club International District Summer Camp for youngsters from all over... by admin | May 23, 2013 | General news
This evening we hosted a visit to our Ladybridge Hall Base / HQ by the Scouts and two Leaders of the 7th Bolton North Scout Group. They were met by Team Call Out list members John Dickinson and Naomi Horan, and Team Trainee members Doctor Mark Jeffrey and Michael... by admin | May 22, 2013 | General news
This afternoon our Team Leader Garry Rhodes MBE and Team Equipment Officer (Medical) Nigel Booth, attended the Greater Manchester Area Chain of Survival Partnership Group Meeting, facilitated and organised by NWAS NHS Trust, at NWAS Ladybridge Hall Headquarters,...