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ARCC Kinloss (The Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre)
- Provides search-and-rescue helicopter, long range fixed wing aircraft, and mountain rescue team assistance for a range of incidents. Details their capabilities, services and history.
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Association of Lowland Search and Rescue
- Offers information on this voluntary organisation, which promotes and co-ordinates adequate search and rescue arrangements in the lowland areas of the UK.
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British Civil Defence
- A network of non-government voluntary civil protection organisations dedicated to saving life and alleviating suffering nationally and world-wide; information about their teams, membership, news and contacts.
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Cabinet Office: UK Resilience
- Government portal focusing on emergency preparedness strategies. Includes analysis of current risks plus downloadable documentation and reports.
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Civil Defence Scotland
- An independent organisation providing emergency response and community support volunteers for emergencies and disasters in Scotland; describes their services and facilities, exercises, membership, and fundraising.
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Community First Responders
- An unofficial site introducing the work, role, and capabilities of community first responders, with a listing of schemes around the country.
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Community First Responders
- Provides information about the national scheme to compliment emergency ambulance services, with comprehensive details about groups and activities in the Eastern region of England.
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COTAG (Community Off-Road Transport Action Group)
- Volunteer 4x4 owners and drivers providing vehicle support to emergency services, local authorities, and charitable groups. Describes the project and their services, with contact details.
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International Rescue Corps
- A specialist Urban Search and Rescue team that responds to disasters all over the world, and within the UK; describes the way they work, with a library of mission reports, details of membership and training, and how to support their fundraising.
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Mines Rescue Service Ltd
- Provides an approved escape and rescue service from underground coal mines; also offers a range of health and safety products, training and services to private and public sector companies. Includes a profile, with schedule and details of locations, and contacts.
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PC David Rathband's Blue Lamp Foundation
- Charity which raises funds for emergency service personnel criminally injured while on duty.
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RAF Search and Rescue (SARF)
- Maintains a 24-hour search and rescue service covering the whole of the UK and surrounding waters; provides a guide to their operations, helicopter fleet and locations, events, and contacts.
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SARWorld
- Online magazine for search and rescue professionals. Includes news, articles and forum.
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