Dorset Local Search And Rescue Committee (LSARC) showcases assets

The Local Search And Rescue Committee is jointly hosted by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The committee is dedicated to providing a joined up and effective approach to response as well as joint training, effective communication and ensuring each organisation has a wide knowledge of other agencies’ capabilities, resources and activities.

John Powell from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said, “We are very grateful to the RNLI for hosting this exciting showcase. It is extremely important for each member organisation to ensure that their staff are fully aware of what capabilities and assets are available across Dorset should Search and Rescue be required. These operations are usually time critical and being aware and able to call on these resources can mean the difference between life and death.”

Rob Sansom from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said, “This working relationship has proved itself worthwhile time after time during large searches and rescue incidents, such as we’ve seen in the past few months.”