The Benefits of Volunteering
1st June - 7th June is #VolunteersWeek. It's hard to comprehend the contribution & dedication by our team members from call outs, to team training, to fundraising, to the maintenance
OPEN DAY – Save the date
On behalf of West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team, I would like to invite you to an ‘Open Day’.
Our Peer Review
Although the idea of the team having a peer review was discussed for some time, there was quite a lot of trepidation and misconceptions about the process.
What would you do if you came across an incident that required first aid?
As part of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, being part of a team with a purpose can have strong benefits. It enables you to work closely with like-minded individuals, and can also teach you
Three new Swiftwater Rescue Technicians
Last month, three members of WCSAR completed a Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (MOD3) course in Devon.
Prof. Mike Tipton Talk – Drowning and Cold Water
On Friday evening we had the pleasure of hosting a talk by Prof. Mike Tipton from University of Portsmouth.
2021 in review
As 2021 draws to a close, the trustees and volunteers of WCSAR would like to wish everyone a happy new year.
WCSAR voted as a Surprise Supplies winner!
West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team has been voted as a winner of RGB Building Supplies’ Surprise Supplies initiative and now has £1,000 to spend on materials at RGB’s Porthleven
Six team members qualify as Flood Rescue Technicians
This weekend six volunteer members of West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team completed a Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (MOD3) course in South Devon. This training provides the team with