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The Unit recently took possession of a Search Base Command Vehicle, donated by the Order of St John. All search operations are co-ordinated from this vehicle, and it has made a perfect base for the difficult job of managing resources on a prolonged search. 
Early in 2005, the vehicle was used to manage one of the largest search operations seen in the region for
many years, involving five different teams of more than 100 searchers over three days.
The vehicle is equipped with laptop computers, satellite telephones and radios, and its technical specifications reflect the more demanding role that managing a mountain rescue operation has become. With its generator, the van can act continuously as a base for operations, and it has become a very valuable asset to the Unit. In addition, the Unit also has responsibility for two 4x4 vehicles, a quad bike and a search boat based in Perth. |
