All Tuesday evening training events start at 1900 unless otherwise stated.

SGN—Nominated Car Park person to stay with control (if out) and help maintain comms.

If you are not able to do your event or car park duty, please swap the duty with someone else!

Check firing if appropriate on 0800 4584868 or check the ranges website here. Changes in RED

Team membership

There is a standardized training program which must be completed by every prospective new member.

This is done over a series of training nights. Topics covered include night navigation, first aid and casualty handling, radio procedures and search techniques. Applicants for membership are expected to be at least 18 years of age. They must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of Dartmoor and be an experienced and capable walker. Training in the special skills required is given by the team but those who are accepted as members are expected to have the appropriate kit and knowledge to be self-sufficient on the moor for up to 24 hours. We do our own FA training.

A search can be at any time of year and at any time of day or night. Once the subject is found every team member has a task to ensure the stabilisation and smooth evacuation of the casualty.

Stretcher carry-offs may be several miles over rough terrain and demand a high level of expertise and fitness to ensure the casualty arrives at hospital in a condition to allow a speedy recovery. Good teamwork, which only comes from regular practice is essential so everyone knows they can rely on each other to do what is needed and expected.

 

Once fully trained in all aspects of Search and Rescue techniques, prospective members can expect to become ‘badged’ and go onto the callout list in about 8-10 months. If you think you have the commitment to be a member of the team or require further information, then please contact the Training Officer for more information.

Training Schedule

Training

Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team (Plymouth)

Registered Charity Number 1106095

Phil Lee

Training Officer

The team maintains its high level of expertise by training on the moor every Tuesday evening:

-Familiarisation with Dartmoor,

-Search techniques in both rural and urban areas,

-River Crossing techniques,

-First Aid training,

-Map reading and navigation in poor weather conditions,

-Helicopter training with both RAF Chivenor (below) or the Police from Middlemoor (left)

-Team building by carrying out Search and Rescue exercises with other teams