PENINSULA MOUNTAIN AND CAVE RESCUE ASSOCIATION

PenMaCRA | Peninsula Mountain and Cave Rescue Association

PenMaCRA coordinates and provides training, equipment and facilities to members of Mountain Rescue England and Wales ("MR") operating in the South West of England and acts as the forum for operational standards in association with MR and statutory emergency services
1197211
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2021
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Peninsula Mountain and Cave Rescue Association

The Peninsula Mountain and Cave Rescue Association (PenMaCRA) is a regional body that coordinates mountain rescue efforts across the South West Peninsula of England. This area includes Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Somerset. PenMaCRA is affiliated with Mountain Rescue England and Wales, functioning as a key component in the national framework for search and rescue operations in the region.

Structure and Membership

PenMaCRA comprises nine member teams that provide specialized search and rescue capabilities. These teams are:

  • Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Ashburton
  • Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team Plymouth
  • Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team Tavistock
  • Devon Cave Rescue
  • East Cornwall Search & Rescue Team
  • Exmoor Search & Rescue Team
  • North Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team
  • West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team

Each member team is an independent charity, contributing to the broader mission of PenMaCRA.

Functionality and Services

The primary role of PenMaCRA is to facilitate cooperation and joint training among its member teams. This collaboration enhances their response capabilities when assisting individuals who are lost, injured, or at risk, particularly in remote areas. PenMaCRA also represents its member teams at national meetings of Mountain Rescue England and Wales, ensuring regional perspectives are integrated into national strategies.

Registration and Governance

PenMaCRA is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. The organisation works under the name PenMaCRA (also known as PENMACRA) and is registered under charity number 1197211.

Role in the Community

By providing critical search and rescue services, PenMaCRA plays a vital role in supporting public safety in the South West Peninsula. The organisation relies on the volunteer efforts of its member teams to respond to emergencies on behalf of the police and ambulance services.

[1] https://www.penmacra.org.uk [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5184373/full-print [3] https://www.mountain.rescue.org.uk/?locations=peninsula [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_rescue_in_England_and_Wales [5] https://mountainrescuedotinfo.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/history-of-scottish-mountain-rescue.pdf

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🌟 Huge shoutout to the incredible volunteers at Peninsula Mountain and Cave Rescue Association! Your dedication to helping those in need, especially in remote areas, is truly inspiring. Thank you for your selfless work! 🚑💙
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🙏 Just wanted to take a moment to recognize the amazing efforts of PenMaCRA! These brave teams are always ready to lend a hand when it matters most. Keep up the fantastic work and know that you have our full support! 🏞️✨
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What strategies can PenMaCRA implement to enhance community awareness and preparedness for emergencies in remote areas of the South West Peninsula?
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How can technological advancements be leveraged to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of search and rescue operations conducted by PenMaCRA teams?
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PenMaCRA Peninsula Mountain and Cave Rescue Association Main menu Home Peninsula Mountain and Cave Rescue Association is the regional body of Mountain Rescue England Wales for all the voluntary Search and Rescue Teams of the South West Peninsula covering Cornwall Devon and part of Somerset. These teams provide manpower with specialised skills to respond to calls from the Police and Ambulance services when assistance is required by members of the public who are lost injured or at risk particularly those in remote places. PenMaCRA was established to develop further the cooperation and joint training of the member teams who provide these specialist search and rescue capabilities and also to represent them at national meetings of Mountain Rescue England Wales. To see who the PenMaCRA members are go to the Teams page here.

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