Casualties
Casualties
(number, names, age &
type of injury)
(number, names, age &
type of injury)
Hazards
Hazards
(winds, avalanche, rockfall, animals, terrain)
(winds, avalanche, rockfall,
animals, terrain)
Access
Access
(description of terrain,
distinguishing features,
weather conditions, best
way to approach, paths,
tracks, roads)
(description of terrain,
distinguishing features,
weather conditions, best
way to approach, paths,
tracks, roads)
Location
Location
(grid reference essential,
features, place names –
from GPS?)
(grid reference essential,
features, place names –
from GPS?)
Equipment
Equipment
(torches, medical kit/
personnel, tents/shelters)
(torches, medical kit/
personnel, tents/shelters)
Type
Type
(mountain, car etc, description of time and
cause)
(mountain, car etc, description of time and
cause)
How do you call for Mountain Rescue, and what process is triggered when you do?
How do you call for Mountain Rescue, and what process is triggered when you do?
It's important to note that if you're on a mountain and you call 999 and ask for an
ambulance, you'll probably get one! But ambulances are very limited and can only
offer assistance if you are close to a road.
It's important to note that if you're on a mountain and you call 999 and ask for an
ambulance, you'll probably get one! But ambulances are very limited and can only
offer assistance if you are close to a road.
If you want the assistance of Mountain Rescue you call 999 and ask for the police,
then say
If you want the assistance of Mountain Rescue you call 999 and ask for the police,
then say
“I need Mountain Rescue.”
“I need Mountain Rescue.”
Be aware that if calling on a 'roaming' signal then emergency services might not be
able to get back to the caller. If this is the case, consider recalling the emergency services after 30 minutes or so.
Be aware that if calling on a 'roaming' signal then emergency services might not be
able to get back to the caller. If this is the case, consider recalling the emergency services after 30 minutes or so.
Tell the Police:
Tell the Police:
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Your location: Where you are (pref 10 fig grid ref).
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Your location: Where you are (pref 10 fig grid ref).
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Weather conditions (ie in cloud).
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Weather conditions (ie in cloud).
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About the casualty: Name, age, nature of injury or illness, any other medical conditions (ie asthmatic) taking any medication, allergic to anything.
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About your group: Number in party, what you are wearing (colour not brand!),
any medical conditions in the rest of the party.
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Other useful info: Give a second mobile number.
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Other useful info: Give a second mobile number.
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The police will abbreviate your problem and page the Mountain Rescue team.
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The police will abbreviate your problem and page the Mountain Rescue team.
About the casualty: Name, age, nature of injury or illness, any other medical conditions (ie asthmatic) taking any medication, allergic to anything.
About your group: Number in party, what you are wearing (colour not brand!),
any medical conditions in the rest of the party.