The Mountain Rescue Centre is the Headquarters of both Mountain Rescue and Search and Rescue. It is run by Tom Thomas.
Description[]
This search and rescue base is situated in the valley near the Pontypandy mountain range. Originally, it was a small, log building surrounded by railings. It has a balcony with a windsock and a helipad for Wallaby 1 and 2, the mountain rescue helicopter. It has a satellite dish on the roof and a small tree out the back. This is the place of work for Tom Thomas and also the place he lives. In Alien Alert, it was completely renewed just like Pontypandy Fire Station and the Boat House.
Personnel[]
Vehicles[]
- Wallaby 1 (Mountain Rescue Helicopter S5-10) - Piloted by Tom Thomas
- Wallaby 2 (Search & Rescue Helicopter S11-Present) - Piloted by Tom Thomas & Krystyna Kaminski
- Mountain Rescue 4x4 (Jeep) - Driven by Tom Thomas, Fireman Sam or Penny Morris
- Mountain Rescue Ambulance - Driven by Helen Flood
The Layout[]
Ground Floor[]
The ground floor is the recreational area. It has bookcases, a sofa, a television and a computer.
1st Floor[]
This floor is the main control room. It has two sofas, a table with four chairs and a Map-screen 700 system.
2nd Floor[]
This floor is the observatory. The office has large panoramic windows for excellent views. A desk is near the chair with a computer and a phone.
Helipad Level[]
The Helipad level is where Wallaby 2 is stationed between emergency call outs. It also has two antennas.
Sound Effects[]
Alarm (used only in Series 5)
Trivia[]
- According to SiF's interview with Sam Barlow, when making the transition to CGI, the Mountain Rescue Centre was going to be redesigned to look like a James Bond villain's lair.
- In series 16 the centre gained a vehicle bay built into the side of the hill which houses the mountain rescue 4x4 and possibly the mountain rescue ambulance.
- Since Series 16 the logo on the centre's changed to Search & Rescue
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