Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team

DARTMOOR SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM
TAVISTOCK

Equipment:

	DSRT (TAVISTOCK) carries a large amount of vital life saving equipment. Below is just some of the kit we use on callouts.
CONTROL VEHICLE

Our control vehicle is a Vauxhall Movano van that is fitted out for all aspects of search management.

In the main control section it has a variety of Radio’s, Maps, Planning Boards, Laptop and Printer. All of these assets are vital to assist our search managers in coordinating callouts.

Our Laptop has a selection of mapping software systems that we can use and the ability to download search areas and record vital

information. Normally on a callout there would be 3 team members in there.

The search manager, their deputy and a radio operator who works the communication equipment and keeps the radio log.

The vehicle also includes our rescue sacks, spare entonox and oxygen sets, first aid kits, hasty sacks, vacuum splints and mattress, ropes and spare casualty bags. Also in the rear of the vehicle is the generator that we use to power all the systems when running a search at a remote location.

LANDROVER

We also operate a Land rover 110 TD5 as an off road ambulance and personnel carrier. This vehicle is equipped with a wide array of rescue equipment. It carries a Defibrillator, Oxygen, Entonox, Vacuum splints and mattress, Rope rescue equipment, 2 Macinnes MK 6 stretchers, Medical response bag and a rescue sack to name a few items. This vehicle is one of our most important assets as it can deploy team members quickly and help evacuate casualties from locations that a land ambulance would not be able to reach.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

The team carries a vast amount of medical equipment as we have to be self sufficient when we're out in the deepest moor. Below are some pictures of the equipment we carry with us on callouts.

	Medical Response Bag: This is our primary medical kit carried on the Landrover. It contains Sam Splints, Dressings, Op Airways, Aspirator, BVM, C Spine Collar and burn kits to name a few items. It is of great use in treating casualties.
	Oxygen Therapy Kit: This Kit is essential in the treatment of most conditions. Just by administering O2 a casualties condition can be stabilised in some cases. Also in the bag are OP airways, 100% RB Masks, Face shield and a Bag Valve Mask.

	Entonox Set: Entonox, which is commonly known as “Laughing Gas” is used to treat casualties with injuries such as fractures and is a non invasive pain management drug. It is a great relief to casualties with painful conditions.
	Defibrillator: The defibrillator is used for any cardiac related conditions that the team may have to deal with. It is carried on our Land rover Ambulance. All Team members are trained to use it and receive regular refresher training on it.
	Macinnes MK 6 Stretcher: This Stretcher is the mainstay of our casualty evacuation equipment. It has a detachable wheel and sledge skids mounted underneath. It is our biggest asset when moving casualties off the moor. The Team currently has 3 of these stretchers.

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