KINDER MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM
Kinder Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has been in existence since 1971, and is one of seven mountain rescue teams that operate within the Peak District National Park, as part of the Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation (PDMRO).
Our 50 members operate on an purely voluntary basis and are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to assist members of the public on the hill or in urban search and rescue situations.
We are almost exclusively funded by public donations, and all proceeds from fund raising go towards equipment and resources used on our call outs.
I was contacted by the PDMRO Duty Controller concerning a 75 year old male walker who was feeling unwell. His party’s location was confirmed as Pym Chair using the phonefind technology. As it was the holiday period and working hours, the number of volunteers available were limited and so Buxton MRT were called to assist...
We continued to contribute to the multi-agency response to the Toddbrook reservoir emergency. Kinder MRT along with other MRT teams were asked to assist with the evacuation of residents in Horwich End, Whaley Bridge. Type – flood response Location – Toddbrook reservoir, Whaley Bridge Time – 16:58 Team members – 4 KMRT plus Peak District...
Whilst assisting the multi agency response to the Toddbrook Reservoir incident we were called by North West Ambulance Service to assist with an injured mountain biker. Members of the Kinder MRT water rescue team were despatched to assist. Type – ambulance assist. Location – Marple Bridge Time – 14:10 Team members – 5 KMRT Duration...
We continued to contribute to the multi-agency response to the Todrook reservoir emergency. The Kinder MRT water team, along with other MRT water teams were based at New Mills Fire Station and Furness Vale Social Club. We were ready to provide an emergency flood response in the event of the dam wall failing. In the...
We responded to a call because of the possible breach of Todbrook reservoir in Whaley Bridge. The dam wall was in danger of failure and the environment agency had issued a red, threat to life, flood warning. With other MRTs and many other agencies we worked to secure the dam wall, including rigging rope work...
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