Busiest day for team in its 54-year history
JUNE 25 was the hottest day of the year and saw Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team experience the busiest day since the team was formed in 1966, with four callouts within 12 hours.
Jonathan Cole, CVSRT
Team Leader, said: “As with all incidents, the casualty’s safety and efficient evacuation is paramount and I’m very proud of all CVSRT members who coped admirably with all four incidents and worked seamlessly with fellow mountain rescue team members and the statutory emergency services to achieve this. It’s worth remembering that we are a charity and all members are volunteers who drop what they are doing, whether at work or home, to help those in distress. It proved especially challenging given the intense heat and the personal protection equipment (PPE), that we need to wear to remain safe.”
“May we remind everyone to be more respectful to landowners, local residents and the countryside. Have the appropriate clothing and equipment with you for the terrain and keep the activity within your capabilities.
“Finally, I would like to thank all our team members who continue to turn out when asked, without question, no matter what time of day.
“Many thanks to their families and employers who support the team members and allow them the flexibility to respond at a moment’s notice. We’d be lost without everyone’s support.”
The four callouts were to Black Carr Wood in Pudsey, Lumb Falls in Pecket Well, Jail Hole near Gaddings Dam, and Wood Head, Denholme Gate Road, Hipperholme.
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