Hippo · Aug 30, 2018

We have rules on how to rescue peeps in order to keep peeps safe. It's a risk going to meet someone yer dun't know. Once yer there it's too tempting to jump in and attempt a rescue, regardless if its possible or not. It also takes the pressure oft the rescuers if they choose to back away from the rescue or need to dial 0800freelander fer help if they get stuck during the rescue themselves. The dispatch agents are there to do the organising. They're there as a central point of contact. They also record the private information in case something goes wrong and we need to call in the eggspurts like 999 or Thunderbirds.

jamesmartin · Aug 30, 2018

Grim said:
Joined this thread a little late, so I hope you don't mind me sticking my 10p worth in.

Personally, I think it's a good thing having 'Desptch Agents', especially if it means our safety is being looked after. Despite now being in my 40's, I still get a rush of excitment getting out in the Landy, and quite often I can be a little over confident. I was quite up for being part of a second trip up to the Wales incident when it was discussed about going back in better conditions to move the CRV. Knowing how good our trucks are off road, it can be easy overlook some of the risk.
And whilst it's good to help pass the time with our comrades that are stuck, and a bit of banter and **** taking is fun, as has been mentioned, if the situation is potentially quite a serious one, focus shouldn't be drawn away from the issue in hand. I think it's more sensible to save the joking about each situation until we know the person asking for help is recovered and safe.

if its serious the relevant service should be dealing with it, not lz

doriz · Aug 30, 2018

It always draws a good debate LZ IR

Turboman · Aug 30, 2018

jamesmartin said:
if its serious the relevant service should be dealing with it, not lz

Just out of interest, who are the relevant services that deal with stuck vehicles in non life threatening situations?

We always used to pull them out with our own tractors.

Hippo · Aug 30, 2018

Turboman said:
Just out of interest, who are the relevant services that deal with stuck vehicles in non life threatening situations?

We always used to pull them out with our own tractors.

If yer in the AA or RAC and call them they will help organise a rescue by professionals but they will charge for it. If yer stuck and need help then it's an option. They will manage the rescue on your behalf.

jamesmartin · Aug 30, 2018

Turboman said:
Just out of interest, who are the relevant services that deal with stuck vehicles in non life threatening situations?

We always used to pull them out with our own tractors.

so did we ,but the poster mentioned serious situations

Turboman · Aug 30, 2018

jamesmartin said:
so did we ,but the poster mentioned serious situations

If there was a danger to life and limb, I guess the fire brigade or mountain rescue would intervene. If not, I can't think of anyone except paid recovery.

Turboman · Aug 30, 2018

Hippo said:
If yer in the AA or RAC and call them they will help organise a rescue by professionals but they will charge for it. If yer stuck and need help then it's an option. They will manage the rescue on your behalf.

I might have died of old age by the time they turned up!

neilly · Aug 30, 2018

jamesmartin said:
if its serious the relevant service should be dealing with it, not lz

If it is life threatening , are you going to wait for a response from LZIR or call 999????

Cheers

wattfield · Aug 30, 2018

I don't care what they call them, I might be glad of their help someday!

jamesmartin · Aug 30, 2018

Turboman said:
If there was a danger to life and limb, I guess the fire brigade or mountain rescue would intervene. If not, I can't think of anyone except paid recovery.

whatever it shouldnt be lz

doriz · Aug 30, 2018

Good chance yerl get a cuppa if LZIR turn up

Turboman · Aug 30, 2018

doriz said:
Good chance yerl get a cuppa if LZIR turn up

Maybe cake too.

wattfield · Aug 30, 2018

Turboman said:
Maybe cake too.

Please rescue me, I'm stuck!......

at home with no cake

doriz · Aug 30, 2018

wattfield said:
Please rescue me, I'm stuck!......

at home with no cake

Wood-one like a cuppa with that rescue? LZIR USP 'rescue with a cuppa'

JohnM70 · Aug 30, 2018

doriz said:
Wood-one like a cuppa with that rescue? LZIR USP 'rescue with a cuppa'

Do you have to request a petty argument at the time of first requesting assistance or can you add that later?

Turboman · Aug 30, 2018

JohnM70 said:
Do you have to request a petty argument at the time of first requesting assistance or can you add that later?

Comes as standard with the LZ service.

bankz5152 · Aug 30, 2018

I like the way LZIR works. Just a way to co-ordinate folk that would probs usually stop anyway if they saw some in trouble.

Works well far as i can tell, guys do a great job of it.

Some people may not be able to afford specialist AA/RAC recovery, or the off chance that someone on LZIR is local!

doriz · Aug 30, 2018

JohnM70 said:
Do you have to request a Petty Officer at the time of first requesting assistance or can you add that later?

My pleasure

Hippo · Aug 30, 2018

The benefit of lzir being called out is we get pic's to laff at

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