Initially formed in 2004, COTAG 4 x 4 Response provides 4 x 4 logistical assistance during times of adverse weather and when other means of transportation find difficulty in proceeding. Primarily we provide support to all Category 1 Responders, NHS Grampian and local councils and operate throughout the North East of Scotland.
The team have several Memorandums of Understanding in place in order to provide a formal structure to these arrangements.
The team have several Memorandums of Understanding in place in order to provide a formal structure to these arrangements.
what resources can cotag 4 x 4 response offer?
COTAG volunteers operate a variety of capable 4 x 4 vehicle, and we have a dedicated mobile control room. Team members each carry equipment to cater for all foreseeable scenarios, including:
Full body, high visibility, harsh weather PPE
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Recovery equipment
VHF radio
Broadnet digital radio
Navigation equipment
Full body, high visibility, harsh weather PPE
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Recovery equipment
VHF radio
Broadnet digital radio
Navigation equipment
What support can cotag 4 x 4 response provide?
Transportation of people and/or materials in severe weather, or by off-road routes, e.g. movement of people or patients to/from remote locations, or delivery of key materials such as medicine, food and fuel
Transportation and distribution of flood defence materials e.g. sand bags
Vehicle traction assist or relocation to safety
Establish and maintain a radio communication
Provide logistical safety support by manning check points and providing radio communications for charitable events held in remote areas
Transportation and distribution of flood defence materials e.g. sand bags
Vehicle traction assist or relocation to safety
Establish and maintain a radio communication
Provide logistical safety support by manning check points and providing radio communications for charitable events held in remote areas