North West 4x4 Response

North West 4x4 Response Providing voluntary Logistics & Transportation to the Emergency & Essential Services In times of need

EMERGENCY VOLUNTARY LOGISTICS
Logistical support in adverse conditions. North West 4×4 Response is part of the national network, 4×4 Response UK, a voluntary organisation made up of 4×4 users looking to help make a difference. We provide support to the Emergency Services and their associated bodies, charities and other volunteer groups by providing trained personnel, vehicles and equipment in situ

ations of adverse weather or road conditions or logistical problems that neccesitate the use of four wheel drive vehicles. North West 4×4 Response covers several regions as follows: Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. We are also available to any of the other national groups to assist when more vehicles are required in their own areas.

This evening 2 of our Volunteers are working with Cancer Research UK at the Liverpool Shine Walk, a 10k walk (or jog if ...
04/09/2026

This evening 2 of our Volunteers are working with Cancer Research UK at the Liverpool Shine Walk, a 10k walk (or jog if you must) round the city centre, taking in sights including: Tate Liverpool, the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, Liverpool One Shopping Centre, both Liverpool Cathedrals, Liverpool Empire and the iconic Liver Building.
Entry tickets are Sold Out, but all those taking part would welcome your support.

There should be minimal issues for traffic, with no road closures or diversions for the event.

Many thanks to the Volunteers who were able to turn out to Creamfields Festival today. All home and clean… the vehicles ...
31/08/2026

Many thanks to the Volunteers who were able to turn out to Creamfields Festival today. All home and clean… the vehicles might have to wait till tomorrow.

🚨🚨 CALL OUT 🚨🚨Responders are en route to Creamfields to clear muddy car parks. If you are stuck in the car parks we will...
31/08/2026

🚨🚨 CALL OUT 🚨🚨

Responders are en route to Creamfields to clear muddy car parks.

If you are stuck in the car parks we will try to get you out.

Step 1: find your towing eye. Usually located with your spare wheel in the boot, might be in your glovebox or a hidden storage cubby. If you can’t find it, Google is your friend. Don’t have one??? That’s annoying, we will still do our best to safely get you moving, but you’ll be waiting longer.

Step 2: attach your towing eye. On one side of your front bumper, there will be a small cut out 1-2”. Pop that out and screw your towing eye in. The thread might be reversed, so turn anti-clockwise to tighten.

Step 3: wait. We will get to you when we can. You might not be helped based on how long you’ve been waiting. It could be safer for all involved to move your neighbours out of the way before we help you.

Our volunteers will check your tow eye and give you instructions before we start.

This is a FREE service to you… that being said, we are a charity and accept donations.

Bobby, NW018

12/08/2026

It’s nearly Eclipse time… 6:13-8:04 ish

Today’s solar eclipse is an amazing thing to see, but please don’t be tempted to stare at it, even when the Sun is mostly covered.

Looking directly at the Sun can cause permanent damage to your eyes. The retina can be burned by the intense sunlight, causing blurred or distorted vision or permanent blind spots.

The scary part? You might not realise you’ve damaged your eyes until several hours later.

If you’re watching it, use proper eclipse glasses/solar viewers that are specifically designed for looking at the Sun. Don’t look directly at the sun.

Enjoy the eclipse — just don’t let today’s spectacular view leave you with a permanent reminder! 👀☀️

We’ve been a bit busy over the past few weeks. We are approaching week 3 of our ongoing fire fighting assistance in Long...
08/08/2026

We’ve been a bit busy over the past few weeks. We are approaching week 3 of our ongoing fire fighting assistance in Longdendale along side Derbyshire 4x4 Response for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service & United Utilities.

Last weekend we had a Training Day for new recruits and ongoing CPD for some of our seasoned Responders, then training up one of our new Controllers. Thanks to Myerscough College & University Centre for use of their off road track.

This weekend our Fundraising & PR team are at the Astle Steam fair!

31/07/2026

Fire fighting efforts continue on Tintwistle Moor. The small amount of rain over the past few days has helped, but work continues.

Starting today, and continuing for the foreseeable future, our Responders are out on shift with United Utilities.We have...
27/07/2026

Starting today, and continuing for the foreseeable future, our Responders are out on shift with United Utilities.

We have been tasked with transporting staff and equipment into wildfire-affected areas across the moors.

This will be a daily operation until sufficient rainfall has reduced the fire risk and conditions become safer.

We’re proud to be supporting the ongoing response and helping ensure access to areas that remain difficult to reach.

These fires have had a significant impact on our local moorland, and our teams will continue supporting the response for as long as we are needed.

Good luck to all those taking part in today’s Cancer Research UK Race for Life in Liverpool’s Sefton Park. Our volunteer...
26/07/2026

Good luck to all those taking part in today’s Cancer Research UK Race for Life in Liverpool’s Sefton Park.
Our volunteer Responders have been on site since Friday to set up the course with Cancer Research UK staff, Saturday for the Pretty Muddy and today for the 3k/5k/10k races.

Thank you to all those at Cheshire Steam Fair who have supported our charity over the weekend. You came out in force for...
13/07/2026

Thank you to all those at Cheshire Steam Fair who have supported our charity over the weekend. You came out in force for a beautifully hot few days. We’ll see you lot again at Outdoor Shows Ltd’s Astle Steam Fair.

Next up for our Responders, Cancer Research UK Race for Life in Wrexham.

We have events booked in most weekends through the summer months.

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