Search and Rescue Team pictures now available to download

27 January 2010

Following the safe return of the Greater Manchester members of the United Kingdom International Search and Rescue Team (UK ISAR) a number of images have now been made available for media download. 

Chief Fire Officer Steve McGuirk says

“It was with great pride that I welcomed back safely the members of our service to their families. They have demonstrated tenacity, professionalism and courage in taking part in the UK national response to help the people of Haiti.

The successes they have achieved are truly commendable in a time of such devastation and suffering and our thoughts remain with the people of Haiti as they continue to try and rebuild their country.”  

To download the files please use the following link: http://www.zed-card.com/ 

Editors Notes 

Please attribute any images used to Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. 

A number of previous recordings are also contained within the link 

The UK team is made up of personnel from Greater Manchester, West Sussex, Kent, West Midlands, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Hampshire as well as Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Services. 

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All enquiries regarding this press statement should be made to:

The Public Relations Officer,
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters,
146 Bolton Road, Swinton, Manchester M27 8US.

Telephone 0161 608 4090/1 Fax 0161 608 4095