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| K88MUD Member Since: 30 Oct 2009 Location: North East UK Posts: 4  
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Hi guys
Its good to see quiet a few members on here that have posted in your signature line about been members of the UK's response teams. I think its a great network and run by some very good teams......just wish we could find more members willing to use there 4x4's to help build a bigger network. Anyone have any views on this etc ? www.4x4lrs.com 4x4 Response Member |
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2nd Nov 2009 7:59am |
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| Mad Cow Member Since: 27 Oct 2009 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 292  
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Well of course I do
Anyone wishing to know more take a look at www.4x4response.info If you take a look at the forum, you only get limited access as a guest but we are happy for non members to register if you are not a group member and want to find out more. And if you are in my neck of the woods, just click on the logo below. Tony Ferrari National Treasurer 4x4 Response Network Chairman Hertfordshire 4x4 Response MAD COW 2007 90 Hard Top - 2009 BMW F800GS - 2002 CCM 604E Dual Sport Project90 |
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2nd Nov 2009 2:47pm |
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| jools Member Since: 23 Feb 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 47 
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Just been looking at the "Devon 4x4 Response" website
Would look like a good, worthwhile group to join - and make good use of the vehicle!! I see some of you are members of your local group through your signature line....... What type of things have you been called out for? 2003 90 XS SW Support Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - www.buy.at/dc4x4 |
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25th Feb 2010 12:19am |
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| discocuzzy Member Since: 16 Jul 2008 Location: surrey Posts: 1200
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Tried to Join when we had the bad weather to offer assistance but was told that i would have to have a number of interviews before being accepted ....current state of affairs i guess but to cut a long story short, i havent got time to discuss with some random if im a nutbag or a sexual deviant ,so just chucked the recovery gear in the back of the motor and went out on my own.
Would love to help though so if theres a process, maybe a full explanation of whats required would be good. You cannot teach stupid people to do clever things |
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25th Feb 2010 1:34am |
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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015  
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I am with Yorkshire Response
Glyn |
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25th Feb 2010 8:42am |
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| alantd Member Since: 14 Dec 2008 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1513 
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As you can see, I'm with Northants response team.
What you'll be doing is dependent on your local setup but we are part of the local council's emergency procedures and work a lot with the local Primary Care Trusts as well. Typical things for me this year have been taking nurses or care workers on their district rounds; helping meals on wheels get to the vulnerable and that sort of thing. Essentially a 'go anywhere' chauffeur. Other members have been called out on recovery operations but those are less common for the council/police to call in. Very worthwhile stuff although you have to commit some time to it (typically I'll be on call for half a day at a time). Ours is pretty smoothly run and I nominate by automated text response whether I'm available or not. One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS + New Defender 110 First Edition |
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25th Feb 2010 11:42am |
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| mhill Member Since: 25 Jan 2010 Location: Tendring, Essex Posts: 46 
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Hats of to you guys, out of interest do you get expenses paid when your called out by a public agency?
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27th Feb 2010 8:35pm |
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| alantd Member Since: 14 Dec 2008 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1513
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Normally. As a club, we claim against the miles I've driven but personally I donate it to the club for future equipment (high vis jackets, radios...).
Most people will accept their mileage expenses. One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS + New Defender 110 First Edition |
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2nd Mar 2010 8:59am |
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| jools Member Since: 23 Feb 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 47
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I'm now a fully paid up member of the "Devon and Cornwall 4x4 Response" - Quite a big area, but its the same area as the Devon and Cornwall Police - who basically initiate the callout to the group. In fact there are several sub-groups so I've tagged along to the Plymouth group.
We should get a fair bit of "training" together out and about ready for when we are needed - Or is that just an excuse for some Greenlaneing!! I've set up a webshop - www.buy.at/dc4x4 - to help raise some funds for the club - I've done the same with other charities I've been involved with, and its worked very well - So if your buying stuff on-line, from eBay to M&S check out the links on our site and you will be doing a little to help us!! Regards Jools ps - first training session on Sunday - on foot - I'll let you know how we get on!! 2003 90 XS SW Support Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - www.buy.at/dc4x4 |
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18th Mar 2010 12:35am |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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Sorry Guys will probably get shot down in Flames for this but I’m a firm no
My Reasons are Simple I’m of a firm opinion that we should not cover for the ES they need the correct equipment by helping you mask this. TVP used to have Defenders & FFRR’s not seen any for years Yes without question if I come across a situation when I’m out that I can assist with I’ll offer, normally the ES / HA won’t let you but that’s their choice but then they don’t know me I could go in and make things worse. As for pulling people out of ditches well they can stay there 99% of the time I’m a 4x4 driving Tosser that pollutes the world as long as theres no injury I’ll move on. Last few winters may change their opinion (try buying a Late Low Mileage 4x4 its harder than normal) That said if you want to help then do so its your life your choice so good on you 
OH I spent enough time this year pulling our own cars off Drives and Ditches  |
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18th Mar 2010 8:20am |
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| alantd Member Since: 14 Dec 2008 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1513
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Each to their own.
[personal view] We should stop relying on someone else (state included) to do everything for us. We're getting to the stage where nobody is prepared to help anybody else - mostly because they feel it is somebody else's job. If you want the ES to have all the right equipment, the council to have enough preparation for every eventuality and even the health service to be able to cope in every situation then you should go and live i the Nordics and pay 70% tax. I'd much rather live in a world where those that can, help - not because they have to or are obliged to but because they want to. [/personal view] One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS + New Defender 110 First Edition |
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18th Mar 2010 10:50am |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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Alan cant disagree with anything you said
Apart from "We're getting to the stage where nobody is prepared to help anybody else - mostly because they feel it is somebody else's job." is this just not the fact that people are scared of being Sued when it goes wrong Oh I pay 50% tax so only another 20% to go |
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18th Mar 2010 1:27pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5427 
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Hi,
Intrested in joining, but am concered about insurance, Do you get cover via your own insurance? Do the response have there own insurance for the vehicles? Andy |
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18th Mar 2010 1:30pm |
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| jools Member Since: 23 Feb 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 47
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I see it a bit in the same light as the coastguard and the RNLI - "Volunteer" - Lifeboats
The coastguard have the responsibility to protect life at sea - but they call out the volunteer lifeboat service when there is an incident to assist them. In an ideal world the Lifeboats would be government funded. I don't think anyone would argue that the RNLI do an excellent job!! One of the reasons why I joined was I wanted to find a group of 4x4 enthusiasts locally - and if we can do a bit of "good" at the same time - even better! Cheers Jools 2003 90 XS SW Support Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - www.buy.at/dc4x4 |
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18th Mar 2010 1:34pm |
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