by admin | May 8, 2016 | 2016, Incident
Whilst still on the Wythenshaw search (see incident 50/2016) the team was contacted by Lancashire Constabulary requesting the team contact Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service who needed assistance with logistics and safety cover for their fire crews who were dealing... by admin | Apr 23, 2016 | 2016, Incident
As a continuation of the moorland fire on Turton and Darwen moor from the previous night the team returned to Crookfield Road car park RVP at 06:00 to meet with the staff from the mobile fire control unit on scene to discuss what help the team could be to the fire... by admin | Apr 22, 2016 | 2016, Incident
The team was contacted by Lancashire Police control room requesting we speak with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service to assist them with a developing moorland fire around Darwen. Team Leader Alistair Greenough made contact with the Group manager from Lancashire Fire... by admin | Jun 11, 2015 | 2015, Incident
This evening the team provided logistical and other support to LFRS and GMFRS at a large scale moorland wildfire on Smithills Moor, Winter Hill. Our Team Leader Garry Rhodes MBE was made aware of the fire at circa 16.45hrs, and as the team was to be providing standby... by admin | Apr 20, 2013 | 2013, Incident
During our provision of Standby Rescue Cover for the large scale Pike View Hike (See previous report entry) the event control was made aware at circa 17.39hrs of a small wildfire on the prominent feature of Healey Nab, possibly on the closing route stage of the ‘Hike’...