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The Benefits of Volunteering
Blog June 2, 2022

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
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OPEN DAY – Save the date
Blog May 26, 2022

OPEN DAY – Save the date

On behalf of West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team, I would like to invite you to an ‘Open Day’.
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Our Peer Review
Blog May 18, 2022

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.
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What would you do if you came across an incident that required first aid?
Blog May 12, 2022

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
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Three new Swiftwater Rescue Technicians
Blog May 10, 2022

Three new Swiftwater Rescue Technicians

Last month, three members of WCSAR completed a Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (MOD3) course in Devon.
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Prof. Mike Tipton Talk – Drowning and Cold Water
Blog May 9, 2022

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.
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2021 in review
Blog December 31, 2021

2021 in review

As 2021 draws to a close, the trustees and volunteers of WCSAR would like to wish everyone a happy new year.
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WCSAR voted as a Surprise Supplies winner!
Blog December 22, 2021

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
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Six team members qualify as Flood Rescue Technicians
Blog December 20, 2021

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
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New trainee selection day
Blog November 22, 2021

New trainee selection day

Yesterday, we held a selection day for new team members on the West Penwith Moors. Unlike most of our call-outs, we had beautiful sunshine and blue skies (so not too
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