Archive for November, 2009

Flood Response in Cumbria

IRC crews were involved in the rescue of over 50 people by boat in the town of Cockermouth as a result of severe flooding across the Cumbrian region. The multi-agency emergency response swung into action on Thursday night under the coordination of the Police, as the speed of the rising flood water caught many residents and shop owners by surprise.

Ray Gray, leading the 14 strong response team, described operating in the flood water as some of the worst conditions he had ever seen in the UK; Read more »

Emergency Services Show

See us on 24th & 25th November - Stoneleigh Park, Coventry

IRC will exhibit again at this years show where visitors will be able to learn more about Urban Search and Rescue, the work of our team and our Open College programme. We’ll be sharing stories and videos from previous missions in the UK and around the world.

Find us in the Emergency Response Zone on stand E6. Read more »

Missing Person Report - River Carron

19th November 2009

At 2140, a call was received from Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service with a request to deploy boats to a person reported to have fallen into the River Carron.  Read more »