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About the Northants4x4 Response Team (N44RT).

A very Brief history

The RT was formed in December 2008 / January 2009 when it was noticed that by our members that Northants was not represented on the national response scene with its own response group. Led by Chris Chandler, members of the Northants4x4 forum where mobilised to form a local team for the county. Going into action for the first time in February 2009 The Northants group has become one of the countries’ most active groups with over 1,500 miles covered of support journeys. The group has attracted positive attention from both local press and regional Television.

What is the Northants4x4 response group?

With a seemingly increased risk of weather extremes and in circumstances where outlying locations or uneven terrain are involved the emergency and voluntary services often find themselves without the correct resources. The purpose of the group is to provide an all terrain vehicle back up service to support the local Emergency services in the times of need, usually adverse weather conditions. The vehicles can be used in non front line activities to allow the professional services to concentrate on the matter inhand whilst the RT 4x4 vehicles are providing all terrain support logistics as required.

The Northants4x4 Response group is a registered charity that has voluntarily provided valuable support in these circumstances in all weathers, day and night 365 days a year.

Resources of the Response team

The member’s vehicles are a variety of all makes of 4x4 equipped with levels of items that allow them to cover the counties terrains in all weathers. This equipment includes recovery straps and winches through to deep water wading capabilities, as well as essentials like fire extinguishers, first aid kits, blankets, CB radios, OS maps etc.

There are approximately 40 members across the county who are available to be called up for support. These are centrally controlled by the duty controller by way of mobile phone, SMS or radio, CB.

Aims of the Response Team

The Aim of the RT is to commit to provide a reliable and professional support service that the emergency and voluntary services can depend on. It will provide this by mobilizing trained drivers in suitably equipped vehicles.

How to contact the Northants4x4 Response Team

Three easy ways to contact the Northants4x4 Response Team

Visit the forum, telephone 07984 262 368 or email responseteam@northants4x4.com