http://www.intrescue.co.uk/news International Rescue Corps News Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:48:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Due to the complex logistics of a deployment to Haiti and with the estimated cost far exceeding mission funds available, IRC was unable to deploy an immediate search and rescue team to Haiti which has left team members despairing that they cannot help. Willie McMartin, IRC Operational Director explained the problems ... http://www.intrescue.co.uk/news/index.php/2010/funding-gap-for-haiti-earthquake-response/ 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 ... http://www.intrescue.co.uk/news/index.php/2009/flood-response-in-nw-england/ 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 ... http://www.intrescue.co.uk/news/index.php/2009/emergency-services-show/ 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.  2141: Paul Baxter (the IRC Scottish Organiser) was informed and started the mobilisation.  The boats departed from ... http://www.intrescue.co.uk/news/index.php/2009/missing-person-report-river-carron/