The team were called out by Yorkshire Ambulance Service to assist them with a visitor (F,55) who had slipped on the waterfall at Scaleber Force, near Settle. On our arrival at the scene, paramedics from both YAS and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance were also in attendance. After assessment and treatment by paramedics, the casualty was assisted to walk back to the road and the waiting ambulance. The team were stood…
Local Support Rescue
incident 19/2026. APRIL 6th MONDAY 13.23hrs. OTTERBURN, HELLIFIELD, NORTH YORKSHIRE
The team were alerted by our partners at Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to an incident involving a cyclist (M) who had apparently suffered a medical episode. Ambulances had been despatched and we were requested to back up. The team were rapidly alerted but as we were meeting at our depot we were stood down by YAS. Volunteer hours 4
INCIDENT 17/2026. APRIL 3rd FRIDAY 16.34hrs. RIBBLEHEAD, INGLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE
The Team were requested to assist our partners from Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) with a patient (M,60) at Ribblehead, close to the Station Inn. The casualty was a short distance off road and help was needed to transport them back to the ambulance on the road. A small party was despatched from our Depot, where we were engaged in cleaning up from the previous incident. We were able to help…
INCIDENT 04/2026. JANUARY 9th FRI. 16:10 hrs HOWGILLS, NEAR SEDBERGH, CUMBRIA
The Team were requested by Kendal MRT to assist with an extensive hill search in the Howgills near Sedbergh. A number of teams from the Lakes and Pennines were asked to assist in searching for a male missing in the Howgills area. A small team assisted in searches on Friday evening. A further small team, and 2 search dogs were deployed to assist with the ongoing operation on Saturday. Incident…


