999 by SMS

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 12:02 pm

If you get injured and have a poor signal which is very possible because of where we fly walk or cycle an SMS test message might get through and save you follow the info below. I've just registered my phone it was very quick.

Poor signal for an emergency
If you cannot make voice calls, you can
now contact the 999 Emergency
Services by SMS text from your
mobile phone. Emergency SMS is part
of the standard 999 service.
How do I use emergency SMS?
Register - You will only be able to use
this service if you have registered with
emergency SMS first.
To register, text ‘register’ to 999.
You will get a reply (normally within a
few hours), once received, follow the
instructions you are sent.
In an emergency
Text 999
They need to know:
• Who is Calling?
• What? Briefly, what is the problem,
including the state of casualty.
• What? Is required.
• Where? Give location as precise as
possible, use GPS, Grid Reference
or nearby landmark.
• Now wait where you are for a
reply call or text.

brian day · Post by **brian day** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 12:15 pm

They ok to do retrieves too?

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 1:14 pm

Part of the service Brian

Post by **colin keightley** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 8:19 pm

http://www.emergencysms.org.uk/files/3649_esms_6.pdf

In the terms and conditions it does say that it is meant primarily for the deaf and those with speech problems

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 8:34 pm

>>>>Poor signal for an emergency <<<<

I think you will find we also fit into this category. I for one will use it if I'm lying injured on a moor with little signal and I'm sure you will too.

RonDon · Post by **RonDon** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:39 am

That's "me" on,Both accounts. "especially" after a glass or two.

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 12:29 pm

Ha me too Ron

ron freeman · Post by **ron freeman** » Tue Dec 23, 2014 12:13 am

I agree with Colin on this one, the system should not be clogged up with able people

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Tue Dec 23, 2014 10:34 am

I agree with Colin on this one, the system should not be clogged up with able people

Clogged up?? If I see you needing help and there's no signal I'll not bother in case of clogging the system. You happy with that?

Trevor Robinson · Post by **Trevor Robinson** » Tue Dec 23, 2014 1:48 pm

With my previous head on then its not that important how the emergency call is communicated but the nature of the emergency.
'life at risk' an appropriate circumstance,
'long walk out' and avoiding the need for the emergency services to start a search, again appropriate
'still walking out and late for the pub' not very appropriate. please run at full pelt into the emergency operators clenched fist

ron freeman · Post by **ron freeman** » Tue Dec 23, 2014 8:02 pm

John, that's a cheerfull reply ! but... you won't see me needing help because you don't fly the cheviots much

Good points Trevor

don't forget about 'Spot' Gary & Chris love em

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Tue Dec 23, 2014 8:59 pm

Ronnie I don't want to see you or anyone hurt the point I'm trying to make is if it happens and we have a pilot seriously injured a text (SMS) message can sometimes get through and maybe save a life....Now that's not a bad thing is it?

Happy Christmas and safe flying

JW

Post by **colin keightley** » Sat Dec 27, 2014 4:11 pm

As a last resort seems fine, which is how I think the post was intended but there are some that would use it as an alternative which is why I pointed it out