This evening, some of our volunteers hosted the Buckfastleigh Girl Guides at our Rescue Centre. The purpose of the evening was to let them know more about what we do and get them involved with some team skills.
The Guides were separated into groups and took it in turns to learn about our specialist equipment including radios, rope rigging and our specialist water team equipment, our Control Vehicle DART 02 and how our search managers run a search, and our Land Rover Ambulance DART 52 and the equipment it carries including a kizu. Following a quick break the fun began.
but does give an idea of the costs involved in kitting out each of our volunteers. Some of this comes from their own pockets as well as some centrally purchased or subsidised equipment from team funds. On top of this there is the £15,000 a year operational costs that includes running our ambulance and control vehicle as well as the maintenance and replacement costs of our first aid and technical equipment. Hence the donation is very much appreciated and we are very grateful to all who took part. By all accounts a great night was had by all. 
