www.bordersar.org.uk

Stuart Fuller-Shapcott and Norman Bethune gave a very well-illustrated talk and demonstration on the work of the Border Search and Rescue Unit, an all-volunteer organization which covers the south-east of Scotland, including the Lammermuir and Cheviot hill ranges. They described the use of radio communications, stretchers, sniffer dogs and helicopters.

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Stuart Fuller-Shapcott (L) with a VHF-band hand-held radio and Norman Bethune (R) with a backpack full of useful items.

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Stuart Fuller-Shapcott (L-centre) helping transport an injured walker using a wheeled stretcher.

 

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Trained sniffer dogs are invaluable in finding missing people, often at considerable distances.

 

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Helicopters are available to lift patients out of remote or difficult locations. The volunteers are trained to beware of strong downdrafts.