Gear Van

The unit received a new larger capacity van in January 2009. It is used for the carriage of cliff climbing and rescue equipment in response to incidents and as a Mobile Communications and search vehicle. The van can now carry up to seven team members and the rear crew section has a drop down table with area map for search coordination. There are two mounted VHF radio sets and the van carries the following equipment:

  • Cliff Rescue Equipment
  • Sledge Hammers
  • Steel Cutters
  • Axe & Bush Saw
  • Petrol Generator
  • Flood Lighting
  • 3 Stretchers & Spine-Board
  • Quad & Generator Fuel
  • Shore Search Lifejackets
  • Medical Kit
  • Supplement PPE
  • Step Ladder
  • Throwing Lines
  • Pyrotechnics
  • Road Signs and Site Safety Equipment
  • Handheld VHFs