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,…
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…

Hampshire firefighters crowned national USAR champions

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service crews have been crowned national champions for having the best Urban Search and Rescue team (USAR) and best trauma team in the country. The six-man USAR group won twelve trophies leading the field in the…

World’s top firefighters go for gold at rescue ‘Olympics’

The world’s top teams will be showcasing their skills in Hampshire this week at what has been dubbed “the firefighter Olympics”. The UK Rescue Organisation (UKRO) 2016 Challenge will see the best teams showcase their skills as the service throws…