Strathclyde 4x4 Response

12/04/2026

Yesterday we were at the Emergency Services and Beyond Show at Lomond Shores – what a brilliant (and free!) family day out organised by Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire

It was also a bit of a milestone day for us, as we gave an unofficial first look launch at our nearly completed multi-use trailer 👀

This has been around 18 months in the making and is shaping up to be a seriously versatile bit of kit. It can be used as a mobile control unit, welfare unit, or even a mobile classroom. On top of that, it’s being set up with multi-band radios, satellite comms, and VoIP phones – giving it real potential as a multi-agency communications unit.

It’s been a real team effort, with a few of our members putting in a lot of time and hard work over the last few months to get it to this stage.

We’re almost there now – just a few final jobs to complete before it’s fully operational and ready to go.

A big thank you as well to the National Lottery Community Fund for their support and funding – we couldn’t have done this without you 🙌

Along with our new trailer we had a couple of pieces of equipment that one of our partners Supply 2 Location gave us use of for the show.
A mobile lighting Rig and a fresh water bowser.
This is just the tip of the iceberg of equipment we can have access to for use on deployments or events.

👉 Now here’s where you come in…

If you’re part of an emergency service, community organisation, or local business and think this could support your work — whether that’s incidents, events, training, or resilience planning — we’d love to hear from you.

Drop us a message, start a conversation, and let’s see how we can work together to put this resource to good use in the community 👍

12/03/2026

A great day last year. Hopefully the same this year.
Come along and see us on Sat 11th April

Looking forward to this!

Come along to Loch Lomond Shores on Saturday 11th April for the TO EMERGENCIES AND BEYOND DAY between 11am and 3pm!

This event goes beyond the more traditionally well-known emergency service providers and gives a platform for a wider section of the public sector to have their work seen, allowing the community to engage with them in person.

Alongside the static displays, the Police Scotland Pipe Band will be performing, police dogs will be present and the Luss Rescue Boat will be on display.

With plenty of food and drink on offer, we'll be there throughout the day, it’s a great free event for the community to attend.

11/03/2026

Well attended Navigation and Map Reading desktop training evening.
Practical to follow in a couple of months.

14/01/2026

A little late with the updates as the winter lurgy caught hold over the weekend 🤒

Saturday saw 15 members of the group take part in one of our competency training days with a first aid awareness day.

There was even a little gift for the members that did attend 🎁

Thanks as always goto St. Andrew's Hospice for the use of the auditorium teas and coffees.
Lunch in the cafe was great also.

Next training event will be another competency, amateur radio license foundation level pre exam training.
(Group members please update the training calendar)

We have been spared a lot of the bad weather that other groups have experienced but training continues for those that attended.
Getting us all ready for any deployments coming up.

04/01/2026

🚙 VOLUNTEERS WANTED – STRATHCLYDE 4x4 RESPONSE 🚙
Do you want to make a real difference in your local community?
Looking for a new challenge for the new year?

Strathclyde 4x4 Response are looking for new volunteers to support, the group, the emergency services and vulnerable people during severe weather and challenging conditions.

✅ A 4x4 vehicle is not required for all roles (Control, Events)
✅ Full training and support provided
✅ Support emergency services and local authorities
✅ Be part of a trusted volunteer team

No previous experience is required — just commitment, reliability, and a willingness to help when it matters most.
👉 Interested? Apply here:
https://strathclyde4x4response.co.uk

Together, we make a difference

Our missionTo preserve and protect human life and property, in particular but not exclusively, by providing equipment, vehicles and other resources to offer support in adverse conditions, environmental hazard and local emergencies. Strathclyde 4×4 Response was established in early 2011 following th...

23/12/2025

15/12/2025

The weather front has moved away and SEPA has lifted the Flood Risk Alert so the group is now stood down.
Thanks to all the team who were available and all are safe.
Here is to the next time.

14/12/2025

A little late with this update as I was travelling yesterday.
We have got the team on standby for the Amber Weather Warning in West Scotland
Unfortunately I’m sunning myself for a few days in Fuerteventura.

Stay safe team 👍🏻

07/12/2025

A few of the team out on a couple of jobs for Santa today

First off assisting St. Andrew's Hospice with their annual Santa Dash round Strathclyde park.

Then into Crossbasket House to drop off a sleigh full of presents for the children.
Pressies all donated via Glasgow the Caring City.

08/10/2025

All safe and all of the group now officially stood down after Storm Amy.
Thanks for all your thoughts and well done everyone.
Till the next time

05/10/2025

The weather warnings have now lifted in our area. We still have a few member on Standby on and near Mull today.
Our guys are available in the area and able to deploy and work along side LRP, Emergency Services and SSEN.
Currently Mull and Tiree have no Power and not likely to be restored till tomorrow at the earliest.