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{{Short description|English Volunteer search and rescue organisation}} |
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'''West Mercia Search and Rescue''', (formerly: West Midlands Search and Rescue) commonly abbreviated '''WMSAR''', is a voluntary [[search and rescue]] organisation which operates in the counties of [[Shropshire]], [[Herefordshire]] and [[Worcestershire]]. The organisation responds to calls for assistance from any of the emergency services and operates both by day and night. |
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WMSAR was formed from former members of Mercia Inshore Search and Rescue (MISAR).<ref>{{cite news|publisher=BBC|title=Shropshire volunteers start search and rescue training|date=19 December 2012|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-shropshire-20725816|accessdate=14 December 2015}}</ref> It is principally based in Shropshire and Worcestershire with plans to expand in Herefordshire.<ref>{{cite news|publisher=Worcester News|title=Search and rescue team's trailer plea|url=http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/regional/herefordshire/14127582.Search_and_rescue_team_s_trailer_plea/|date=6 December 2015|accessdate=14 December 2015}}</ref> |
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'''West Midlands Search and Rescue''' is a voluntary [[search and rescue]] organisation, working alongside [[West Mercia Constabulary]], [[Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service]] and [[West Midlands Ambulance Service]].The organisation responds to calls from any of the emergency services when required day or night. Call outs can be made direct, the number can be found on the WMSAR website, or through pager response from the emergency services. |
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| ⚫ | The organisation is a registered charity <ref>{{cite web|title=Charity Commission|url=http://beta.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1122651&subid=0|accessdate=14 December 2015}}</ref> and its purpose is to provide back-up personnel to the official [[Emergency Services]] in a range of situations, including in particular searches for [[missing persons]], and support at public events and during times of adverse weather conditions, [[natural disaster]] or [[civil emergency]]. WMSAR is a member of the Association of Lowland Search and Rescue (ALSAR), an organisation with more than 900 members nationwide providing assistance to Police authorities in searches for missing persons. WMSAR is a member of the West Mercia Local Resilience Forum County Volunteer Emergency Committee (CVEC).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/info/20144/emergency_planning/904/emergency_planning_partners|title=Emergency Planning Partners|author=Worcestershire County Council|work=worcestershire.gov.uk|accessdate=14 December 2015}}</ref> |
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'''WMSAR''' aims to provide teams of volunteers who have the required skills, experience and local knowledge, as well as the necessary equipment and communications facilities, to be able to be of genuine assistance to the official [[Emergency Services]]. It will provide this service at any time of the day or night, without charge, in any situation where one of the official [[Emergency Services]] or other approved organisation decides that their efforts would benefit from the kind of support that '''WMSAR''' can offer. |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.wmsar.org.uk WMSAR Website] |
* [http://www.wmsar.org.uk WMSAR Website] |
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[[Category:Rescue agencies]] |
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[[Category:River Severn]] |
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[[Category:Organisations based in Worcestershire]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:29, 5 April 2023
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West Mercia Search and Rescue, (formerly: West Midlands Search and Rescue) commonly abbreviated WMSAR, is a voluntary search and rescue organisation which operates in the counties of Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The organisation responds to calls for assistance from any of the emergency services and operates both by day and night.
WMSAR was formed from former members of Mercia Inshore Search and Rescue (MISAR).[1] It is principally based in Shropshire and Worcestershire with plans to expand in Herefordshire.[2]
The organisation is a registered charity [3] and its purpose is to provide back-up personnel to the official Emergency Services in a range of situations, including in particular searches for missing persons, and support at public events and during times of adverse weather conditions, natural disaster or civil emergency. WMSAR is a member of the Association of Lowland Search and Rescue (ALSAR), an organisation with more than 900 members nationwide providing assistance to Police authorities in searches for missing persons. WMSAR is a member of the West Mercia Local Resilience Forum County Volunteer Emergency Committee (CVEC).[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Shropshire volunteers start search and rescue training". BBC. 19 December 2012. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ "Search and rescue team's trailer plea". Worcester News. 6 December 2015. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ "Charity Commission". Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ Worcestershire County Council. "Emergency Planning Partners". worcestershire.gov.uk. Retrieved 14 December 2015.