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June 05Welcome to the monthly newsletter from International Rescue Corps. This newsletter is designed to give you a brief look into our work and some of the activities we get up to. In this edition:- IRC meets the celebritiesThe stars of ITV’s This Morning programme, Fern Britton and Philip Schofield, launched IRC’s new rescue ambulance this week. Fern and Philip were very keen to help out on this and managed to ‘cut to the ribbon’ in one go! They expressed great admiration for the corps and were shown around the new vehicle by Willie McMartin, the Corps’ Director. Last year they awarded IRC with a Vodafone Lifesavers award for their work in the Glasgow plastics factory explosion. Both celebrities said: “We continue to follow the work of IRC closely and when asked if we would launch this new vehicle we had no hesitation in saying yes. It is a wonderful vehicle suitable for a dedicated bunch of volunteers; let’s hope it can be used to the full!” Willie McMartin, the Corps’ Director said: “The new rescue ambulance replaces the old and crumbling one and proves invaluable in giving support and first aid assistance at fetes and other various events predominantly throughout the Scottish region. It will also be used for attending disaster situations in the UK and is big enough to carry personnel, equipment and casualties if needed. The new ambulance has been made possible following extensive fundraising by the Scottish region of IRC and by the kindness and generosity of everyone who donated funds. This includes the relatives of some of the deceased who lost their lives in the Glasgow plastics factory explosion last year.” Two companies must also be highlighted – Bott and AM Philips who in turn supplied a suitable van and helped kit it out with fixtures and fittings.
And here it is - our new ambulance in all its glory.
Fire Expo experienceThis year from 15th – 19th May at the NEC, Birmingham; IRC displayed its equipment on a static display. Unfortunately attendance at the event was extremely disappointing and there were very few delegates who attended both the show and the stand. IRC still managed to network with several manufacturers about relevant pieces of equipment and hopefully will be able to ‘try out’ future advances in technology. Fundraising ideasOn our website is a new link which shows some of our attempts at fundraising! A diary will soon be up and running and you will be able to see where we will be in the country at any one time and maybe be able to come along to speak to our members or take part? Don’t forget “Still for Sale”A new 12 minute promotional video is now available to promote the work and ongoing dedication of IRC. A new brochure has been printed also. This can be downloaded on the ‘download’ section of this web site. Anyone wishing a hard copy of the brochure or a copy of the video (available
in CDROM, DVD and VHS formats) please contact Julie Ryan –
press@intrescue.org In the next edition• IRC Northern region hits the TV again Thank you for taking the time to read what is happening in the world of IRC. If anyone has any more news please feel free to send me your article for the next edition! Julie Ryan – National Press Officer |
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