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The Dartmoor Rescue Group (DRG) operates as a vital resource for police and emergency services, available 24/7, in all weather conditions. Comprised of experienced teams across Dartmoor, including Ashburton, Okehampton, Plymouth, and Tavistock, we respond to 999 calls from Devon & Cornwall Police. Our skilled members, trained in search planning, navigation, and first aid, work to locate and assist those in distress on the moors. We also emphasize preparation and safety for those exploring Dartmoor.
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2. The role of the DRG Search & Rescue Team
Operate as a Police resource
On call 24/7/365
All weather capability, day or night
Can call on other resources; SARDA, CSRT, ESRT, RAF, RN
3. Who we are Teams within DRG umbrella:
Dartmoor SRT (Ashburton)
North Dartmoor SRT (Okehampton)
Dartmoor SRT (Plymouth)
Dartmoor SRT (Tavistock)
Affiliated to: Mountain Rescue England & Wales
4. How are we called out? As a response to a 999 call to the Devon & Cornwall Police
The nearest DRG team to the incident is deployed
5. Searchers
Navigators
Radio Operators
First Aid Cas Care
Search Managers
And we know the Moor in all its moods!
Our Expertise
6. Search Planning Considerations
Terrain
Weather
Personality & Morale
Fitness, Training & Kit
Medical Problems
7. After missing for one day it would take 50,000 searchers 12 hours to search Dartmoor - and only then if it was flat! Time is of the essence
8. What you can do for us Information:
Names
Routes
Times
Equipment
Communications
9. What to do if lost or hurt Stay put
Get into shelter
Wait for help to arrive
If help is needed urgently:
10. Try mobile phone (If no signal, send two people to high ground) Mark your area
Emergency whistle (6 blasts)
11. Effecting a Rescue Search Management
Deploy Search Teams
Locate
Treat
Evacuate
12. Be prepared, be safe,
enjoy the Moor