4x4 response

[zippy656]

well, just back from a little trip for 4x4 responce.. only 59 miles this time,.

monday was over 100 miles.

 

[makeitfit]

Well done Zippy:thumb2
I've just joined the welsh 4x4 response
Off on a training weekend in Llandovery in a couple of weeks:naughty

 

[zippy656]

its great fun.. out in the snow..


oh, and just remember wheels ment to be DOWN

 

[Deleted account DD]

So are you inspired by public spirited generosity or a desire to go out when most are told to stay at home

Serious question, I've often wondered (as one who is paid to be out in all sorts at all times and has no choice ) and never got a straight answer

 

[zippy656]

come on, when do us boy do as we are told!

for me its giveing some thing BACK..

 

[tezzer]

who pays for the fuel then??? zippy

 

[makeitfit]

So are you inspired by public spirited generosity or a desire to go out when most are told to stay at home

Serious question, I've often wondered (as one who is paid to be out in all sorts at all times and has no choice ) and never got a straight answer

I've been on mercy missions most of the week anyway, so might aswell get some driver training into the bargain:sly
But primarily to boldly go were no man has gone before and get loads of bar stories:naughty
Oh and to wind up plod:lol:lol:lol

 

[zippy656]

who pays for the fuel then??? zippy

you get that back .40p a mile i think it is..

 

[BongoBerry]

SE4x4R Donations

SE4x4R currently needs your help too, keeping the communications flowing to help others costs

So dig deep

http://southeast4x4response.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=1883

 

[lacroupade]

Well done Zippy:thumb2
I've just joined the welsh 4x4 response
Off on a training weekend in Llandovery in a couple of weeks:naughty

Oh god.

 

[zippy656]

theyll not know whats hit them...

 

[lacroupade]

come on, when do us boy do as we are told!

for me its giveing some thing BACK..

what have you been nicking then ZippY?

 

[zippy656]

back in life,

silly boy..

 

[dinky]

Been out 4 times two 6am ,1x6pm and 1at8pm done about 250 miles altogether,enjoyed the driving and helping out.

 

[jims-terrano]

Have been talking to the Policeman who lives next door this afternoon. As we were chatting I mentioned that I'm on standby for RAYNET. He simply replied "oh you'll be parking on top of a hill and talking nonsense on your radio then". He says that all volunteer services provide nothing that they can't do for them selves. No point going any further with this guy but at the end of the day my standby is because in the first instance WY Police started the ball rolling closely followed by PCT. He says all this rubbish on the news about 4x4 drivers helping out is silly because we don't have the same training as profesionals and we are more likely to cause a problem than resolve them. I replied back and informed him that's possibly why groups like 4x4 response and RAYNET are in the emergency plans.
It's such a shame that people like us who are prepared to get off our back sides to assist others are not given more recognition.

Jim T

 

[lacroupade]

Have been talking to the Policeman who lives next door this afternoon. As we were chatting I mentioned that I'm on standby for RAYNET. He simply replied "oh you'll be parking on top of a hill and talking nonsense on your radio then". He says that all volunteer services provide nothing that they can't do for them selves. No point going any further with this guy but at the end of the day my standby is because in the first instance WY Police started the ball rolling closely followed by PCT. He says all this rubbish on the news about 4x4 drivers helping out is silly because we don't have the same training as profesionals and we are more likely to cause a problem than resolve them. I replied back and informed him that's possibly why groups like 4x4 response and RAYNET are in the emergency plans.
It's such a shame that people like us who are prepared to get off our back sides to assist others are not given more recognition.

Jim T

Sure he's not just a traffic warden? Sounds like a right knob.

 

[Deleted account DD]

Have been talking to the Policeman who lives next door this afternoon. As we were chatting I mentioned that I'm on standby for RAYNET. He simply replied "oh you'll be parking on top of a hill and talking nonsense on your radio then". He says that all volunteer services provide nothing that they can't do for them selves. No point going any further with this guy but at the end of the day my standby is because in the first instance WY Police started the ball rolling closely followed by PCT. He says all this rubbish on the news about 4x4 drivers helping out is silly because we don't have the same training as profesionals and we are more likely to cause a problem than resolve them. I replied back and informed him that's possibly why groups like 4x4 response and RAYNET are in the emergency plans.
It's such a shame that people like us who are prepared to get off our back sides to assist others are not given more recognition.

Jim T

He doesnt understand, you'll have to forgive him :lol you'll probably find its all gone strategic/gold irrespective of wether they are permanently sitting or just keeping a watching brief.

Most areas have had at least dedicated tactical/silver open for a while now.

Tell him to join on here and I'll supply him with the contact details for the dept who write and administrate the emergency/contingency plans which incorporate the voluntary sector in his force. I know them some of them well and was down there about 3 months ago

Its also a statutory requirement for local authorities to involve/inform the VA's.

All on here http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ukresilience/preparedness/ccact.aspx

As a Cat 1 responder and TAC advisor I've got the guidance on my desk , what an anorak eh

 

[Terranoman]

Well you can reply to him that this 4x4 response member will be conducting the training for his local Fire and rescue service as they don't have trained personnel themselves and that Northants 4x4 RT have been moving fire service personnel around the county.

Why are some coppers like this?

If they don't need the voluntary sector why did the RNLI have to be called to search for the police offer who got swept away when the bridge collapsed in Cumbria? Surely they could have done that themselves?

I work for the Fire service and we call upon the Red Cross upto 10 time PER DAY!!! and we could not do with out them.

Lets hope he gets his car stuck in a drift and has to ask you to pull him out:clap:clap

Rant over LOL

 

[ocelot]

I'm a member of 4x4 response, spent a few days out with North Wales Police based at both Mold and Buckley stations........... did a fair few miles and a number of jobs, the police could not move without 4x4 R involvement whatsoever, their cars were, through their own regulations, grounded. Given the general conditions, especially on higher ground, only a 4x4 would have made the trip. I did works which encompassed taking arrestee's to the nick, towing stuck ambulances and moving officers around the division.
The police were positive, helpful, appreciative and in favour of voluntary groups getting involved. we were all made very welcome and never made to feel like we were just there under sufferance.......

4x4R drivers are all to some degree vetted, CRB etc, achieve a given standard of training, undergo assessments and in general, become part of a team which serves the general public in times like these.

To answer DaveD's question, I can only speak for myself, I believe that I should contribute to my community positively and use my resources for the common good when appropriate. Whether that's at sea as part of a rescue package, or via 4x4 response or even if I encounter a situation when I'm out and about where my resource can make the situation better, then all to the good.

Others, well, some walk or drive by, some are unable to help, a few, and I think it's too few, are willing to expend time, effort and resource to help someone.

 

[davemud]

Hi Ya guys
we at www.Southeast4x4response.ork.uk http://www.southeast4x4response.org.uk/ have been out for the past 5 days upto 50 members at a time
We even had a comand post set up at 1 south east hospitals manned 24rhs
as no staff were able to get in or our with out 4x4 assistance we were even
moving patients to free up bed space
We have a had 4x4 stationed in bad place along routes used buy Ambulances
to asist when and if they get into truble
its been a busy time for us down hear.