Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Team needs a steady influx of new members. If you have navigated through this website, you will have gained an impression of how the team operates. If you like what you have seen and think you have what it takes to become a member of Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Team - then read on.
To be a team member you need to be:
- Aged 18 or above.
- Reasonably fit and capable of going on the hill in all weathers and conditions.
- Experienced in hill walking or mountaineering, with a good working knowledge of map and compass.
- A team player.
- Based locally.
- Available for call-out (with an understanding of the demands of jobs and families).
- Willing to attend regular training sessions – see the training page on this site.
- Willing to spend time learning about the specialised equipment and techniques of mountain rescue and casualty care.
Be aware that Mountain Rescue is not as glamorous as some TV series have painted it. It can be hard work in difficult conditions.
However the rewards are gained from the satisfaction of helping people in need and also being part of a committed, caring and professional team.
If the comments and conditions above haven’t deterred you then please contact:
| Arthur Littlefair (Team leader) | Tel 017683 71064 |
| Gordon Kay | Tel 017683 71477 |
On joining the team as a probationary member you would have to spend at least 6 months working with the team on training exercises whilst undergoing a personal induction course.
Within the probationary period you would be expected to achieve all the requirements of induction training; gain a minimum first aid qualification (Red Cross basic 1 day) and undergo a night navigation test. (This test would prove your ability to help yourself if separated from the team when operating on the hill in bad weather or darkness). Achieving all this as well as proving your capability to the team on exercise, should result in you being invited to full team membership – Good Luck
