1352

Friday, 07 May 2021
At 15:14 on Wednesday 5th May 2021 Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team (CVSRT) received a request from Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to assist with the evacuation of a male who had fallen whilst walking through woodland in Shipley, suffering a head and shoulder injury.
 
CVSRT members local to the area were first on scene, completed an initial assessment of the casualty and directed YAS to their location.  YAS were able to assist the casualty, on foot, to the ambulance with remaining CVSRT members who were still en-route stood down.  
 
#1352 Cliff Wood Ave, Shipley

15:14 Wed 5th May 2021

Duration 1 hr 7 mins

In attendance;

11 CVSRT

YAS

Additional Info

  • Date Wednesday, 05 May 2021
  • Location Cliff Wood Ave, Shipley
  • Grid Reference SE 14331 36578
  • Latitude 53.825280
  • Longitude -1.7837656
  • Man Hours 14.1
  • Members In Attendance 11
Published in Incidents

1350

Tuesday, 04 May 2021
At 16:25 on Tuesday 4th May 2021 Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team (CVSRT) received a request from Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to assist with the locating and evacuation of a casualty reported to be heard shouting for help near the riverside at Kirkstall Abbey.
 
Upon arrival at the reported location CVSRT joined the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) in a joint effort to search the river, rivers edge and surrounding land.
 
All search areas were completed with no casualty found.  Whilst this turned out to be a mistaken call for help it was made with the best intentions.
 
#1350 Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds
16:25 Tue 4th May 2021

Duration 3 hrs 5 mins

In attendance;

21 CVSRT

HART

West Yorkshire Police (WYP)

Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS)

Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA)

Additional Info

  • Date Sunday, 02 May 2021
  • Location 53.821097 , -1.6094112
  • Grid Reference SE 25811 36162
  • Latitude 53.821097
  • Longitude -1.6094112
  • Man Hours 66.6
  • Members In Attendance 21
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1349

Sunday, 02 May 2021
At 11:13 on Sunday 2nd May 2021 Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team (CVSRT) received a request from Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to assist with the evacuation of a male who had fallen near woodland off Moor Rd, Burley Woodhead.
 
The casualty was initially attended to by an off-duty nurse and upon arrival of CVSRT a further assessment was completed and support from Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) requested.
 
YAA provided pain relief and CVSRT packaged the casualty onto a stretcher and transferred them a short distance into the helicopter for onward travel to Leeds General Infirmary (LGI).
 
Everyone at CVSRT wishes the casualty a speedy recovery. 
 
#1349 Moor Rd, Burley Woodhead

11:13 Sun 2nd May 2021

Duration 3 hrs 47mins

In attendance;

14 CVSRT

YAS

YAA

Additional Info

  • Date Sunday, 02 May 2021
  • Location Moor Rd, Burley Woodhead
  • Grid Reference SE1480 4550
  • Latitude 53.905452
  • Longitude -1.7762189
  • Man Hours 48.8
  • Members In Attendance 14
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1342

Friday, 16 April 2021
#CALLOUT
 
At 12:41 on Wednesday 14th April 2021 CVSRT received a request from YAS to assist with the evacuation of a male who had collapsed with chest pain whilst out walking near Ovenden Wind Farm.
 
An off duty police officer who was nearby performed initial CPR, YAA were on scene shortly after who were able to stabilise the casualty.  Upon arrival of CVSRT the team supported YAA in packaging and transferring the casualty onto the helicopter for onward travel to hospital.
 
Thank you to the efforts of the nearby walker and we wish the casualty a speedy recovery. 
 
#1342 Ovenden Wind Farm

12:41 Wed 14th Apr 2021

Duration 2 hrs 29 mins

In attendance;

19 CVSRT

YAA

YAS

Additional Info

  • Date Wednesday, 14 April 2021
  • Location Ovenden Wind Farm
  • Grid Reference SE0485 3123
  • Latitude 53.777382
  • Longitude -1.9278848
  • Man Hours 47.2
  • Members In Attendance 19
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1341

Tuesday, 13 April 2021
#CALLOUT
 
At 16:48 on Sunday 11th April 2021 Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team (CVSRT) received a request from Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to assist with the evacuation of a female who had fallen near Gaddings Dam suffering an ankle injury.
 
An off duty paramedic was with the casualty at the time of the fall who provided additional clothing and completed an initial medical assessment.  
 
Upon arrival of CVSRT the casualty was provided pain relief, with the injured ankle placed into an immobilising leg splint, and transferred into a warming winter casualty bag along with heat pads and onto a stretcher.  Following a tricky decent from near the dam, of approximately 1km, to the road head the casualty was transferred into the awaiting ambulance.    
 
#1341 Gaddings Dam

16:48 Sun 11th Apr 2021

Duration 2 hrs 43 mins

In attendance;

21 CVSRT

YAS

Additional Info

  • Date Sunday, 11 April 2021
  • Location Gaddings Dam
  • Grid Reference SD 94710 22747
  • Latitude 53.701134
  • Longitude -2.0815980
  • Man Hours 57.1
  • Members In Attendance 21
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1336

Thursday, 01 April 2021
#CALLOUT
 
At 15:51 on Wednesday 31st March 2021 Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team (CVSRT) received a request from Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to assist with the evacuation of a female who had fallen whilst out walking near Bronte waterfall, suffering a head injury.
 
CVSRT were first on scene and completed an initial medical assessment.  The casualty was able to be assisted off the hill on foot, monitored by a team doctor, to the road head and the awaiting ambulance.
 
#1336 Bronte Falls, Haworth

15:51 Wed 31st Mar 2021

Duration 2 hrs 9 mins

In attendance;

18 CVSRT

YAS

Additional Info

  • Date Wednesday, 31 March 2021
  • Location Bronte Falls, Haworth
  • Grid Reference SD 99830 35846
  • Latitude 53.818893
  • Longitude -2.0040715
  • Man Hours 38.6
  • Members In Attendance 18
Published in Incidents

1334

Monday, 29 March 2021
#CALLOUT
 
At 14:52 on Sunday 28th March 2021 Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team (CVSRT) received a request from Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to assist with the evacuation of a male who had fallen from a quad bike in Bull Greave Beck, Bradford.
 
YAS were first on scene supported by the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART), West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYF&RS) and West Yorkshire Police (WYP) and provided initial medical care.
 
Upon arrival of CVSRT YAS continued to provide medical care, stabilising the injuries and placing the casualty onto a specialist stretcher.  The casualty was then transferred to a CVSRT wheeled stretcher and with support from all agencies carried out of the woods to the awaiting ambulance. 
 
#1334 Bull Greave Beck, Clayton, Bradford

14:52 Sun 28th Mar 2021

Duration 2 hrs 41 mins

In attendance;

17 CVSRT

YAS

HART

WYF&RS

WYP

Additional Info

  • Date Sunday, 28 March 2021
  • Location Bull Greave Beck, Clayton, Bradford
  • Grid Reference SE 13227 32644
  • Latitude 53.789947
  • Longitude -1.8007102
  • Man Hours 45.6
  • Members In Attendance 17
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1330

Thursday, 11 March 2021
#CALLOUT
 
At 13:41 on Sunday 7th March 2021 Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team (CVSRT) received a request from Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to assist with the evacuation of a female who had fallen whilst out walking near Ogden Water, suffering a lower leg injury.
 
CVSRT were first on scene and provided initial medical care and pain relief, immobilising the injury in a splint.  The casualty was then transferred into a warming and protective winter casualty bag, onto a wheeled stretcher, and taken from the footpath to a wider track.  
 
At the track the casualty was transferred into a specialist off road vehicle and driven by the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) to the road head and the awaiting ambulance.
 
#1330 Ogden Water

13:41 Sun 7th Mar 2021

Duration 2hrs 16 mins

In attendance;

17 CVSRT

YAS

HART

 

Additional Info

  • Date Sunday, 07 March 2021
  • Location Ogden Water
  • Grid Reference SE 06561 30944
  • Latitude 53.774790
  • Longitude -1.9019222
  • Man Hours 38.4
  • Members In Attendance 17
Published in Incidents

1329

Saturday, 06 March 2021
#CALLOUT
 
At 15:17 on Friday 5th March 2021 Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team (CVSRT) received a request from Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to assist with the evacuation of a male who had fallen from a rope swing in Eaves Wood, Mytholm.
 
CVSRT were first on scene and provided initial medical care and pain relief, placing the casualty’s arm and pelvis in protective splints.  The casualty was then transferred into an immobilising vacuum mattress and onto a stretcher.  The route out of the woods involved a short rope system raise from the valley floor, then a stretcher carry along a footpath to the awaiting ambulance.
15:17 Fri 5th Mar 2021
 
#1329 Eaves Wood, Mytholm

Duration 4hrs 4 mins

In attendance:

17 CVSRT

YAS

 

Additional Info

  • Date Friday, 05 March 2021
  • Location Eaves Wood, Mytholm
  • Grid Reference SD 98238 27947
  • Latitude 53.747889
  • Longitude -2.0282006
  • Man Hours 66.8
  • Members In Attendance 17
Published in Incidents

1328

Saturday, 06 March 2021
#CALLOUT
 
At 13:22 on Friday 5th March 2021 Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team (CVSRT) received a request from Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to assist with the evacuation of a male who had fallen whilst out walking near Widdop, suffering a head injury.
 
CVSRT were first on scene and provided initial medical care.  The casualty was placed in a storm shelter to provide warmth until the ambulance, that was able to drive directly into the casualty site, arrived.
 
Thank you to the passing walkers who made the call to the emergency services and provided initial care to the casualty.
 
Also a thank you the casualty who made a donation to the team today.  Thank you.
 
13:22 Fri 5th Mar 2021

#1328 Alcomden Water, Widdop

Duration 1 hr 55 mins

In attendance:

18 CVSRT

YAS

Additional Info

  • Date Friday, 05 March 2021
  • Location Alcomden Water, Widdop
  • Grid Reference SD 95180 31660
  • Latitude 53.781245
  • Longitude -2.0746276
  • Man Hours 40.7
  • Members In Attendance 18
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