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More details have been announced about the UKRO Festival of Rescue in Birmingham, where hundreds of firefighters will compete in front of the public across two jam-packed days of action. This year’s festival is being hosted by West Midlands Fire…
Sponsorship opportunities at this year’s UKRO Festival of Rescue in the West Midlands
West Midlands Fire Service and UKRO are delighted to launch their sponsor video for 2022, featuring UKRO 2022 Project Executive, Area Commander Sam Burton. https://youtu.be/9TfO0DyQ1WA Find out more about the exciting sponsorship opportunities on offer for UKRO 2022, including challenge…
Off-duty firefighters praised after lending a hand
A crew of off-duty firefighters have been praised after they helped rescue the occupant of a car crash – as they travelled to a national extrication competition. On Thursday, 16 September, the firefighters from West Midlands Fire Service were travelling…
Festival of Rescue to astonish crowds on Newcastle and Gateshead quaysides
On 17 and 18 of September spectators on both the Newcastle and Gateshead quaysides will be in awe of the 2021 UKRO Challenge – Festival of Rescue being hosted by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS). The free,…
A team of South Wales firefighters have again proved themselves World Champions winning the World Rescue Organisation Challenge for the third year in succession.
Current World Champions and National Champions South Wales Fire and Rescue Service – Bridgend Extrication Team, made the trip to Capetown, South Africa, last week 22 – 26 October, to compete in the prestigious annual event, taking on 30 of…
SWFRS Bridgend retain UK Extrication Title for the 6th time and SWFRS Rope Rescue take 1st place at the UKRO Firefighters Rescue Challenge in Cardiff Bay
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Bridgend Extrication Team remain the very best in the country after defending their U.K. Extrication Team title and winning for the sixth time. The team fought off strong competition from teams across the UK…
Hampshire UK Establish Elite Firefighter Hub
A hub of elite firefighters trained to deal with disasters from earthquakes and tsunamis to terror attacks and mass explosions is being assembled in Hampshire, UK. The crews will be based at Eastleigh Fire Station which will have 15 specialist…