MAYO MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM
OTHER STUFF
OPERATIONAL LINKS FOR REEK SUNDAY
EQUIPMENT
TEAM MEMBERS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE ON THE MOUNTAIN WITHOUT THE FOLLOWING.
- Rucksack (adequate to hold personal gear and possibly some team equipment so a capacity of. 45-55L)
- Waterproof jacket/ Over trousers.
- Hi Viz vest. - Team supplied
- Mountain boots.
- Helmet (with personal details, blood group etc) - Team supplied
- Thermal layers.
- Gloves/extra socks.
- Warm hat or buff.
- Fleece/down layers.. (you may be sitting in the cold/wet for extended periods)
- Sling/Karibiner. - Team supplied
- Personal first aid kit.
- Fluid
- Adequate spare food
- Compass. (pref silva, type 4)
- Bivvy bag (to be stowed when operating with helicopter)
- Ground mat/sleeping mat.
- Head torch/spare battery/spare bulb.
- Whistle.
The following are non essential but recommended.
- Flask.
- Pen/paper or Waterproof Paper + Pencil
- Mobile phone (with at least one I.C.E. "In Case of Emergency" number.
- Watch.
- Gaiters.
- Walking poles.
- Emergency long life food rations (cling film wrapped)
Optional Equipment:
- GPS
- Digital Camera
- Hand warmers
- Water filter bottle
- Cable ties
- Spare laces
- Cigarette Lighter
- Needle and Thread
Remember:
- My own safety comes first.
- My teammates safety comes second.
- Look out for both my own and teams safety.
- Report any observed safety hazards.
- If my health or fitness levels are poor, I tell the team leader
- I am always appropriately dressed + equipped for the event in which I am taking part