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A change to the 2025 National Rescue Challenge

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) National Rescue Challenge will not be held at the Fire Service College as previously communicated.

We are pleased to confirm that in place of the challenge this year, the UKRO will be hosting a number of regional Continuous Professional Development (CPD) events, across a suite of Rescue Disciplines (Extrication, Trauma, Water and Rope).

These events will include the charity sharing the new principles regarding the way extrication and trauma challenges will be delivered differently in the future and the application of the EXIT project, which continues to deliver new findings to improve patient outcomes in the event of Road Traffic Collisions. The events will also be a great chance to network with more local partners.

Keep a look out on our channels for announcements of these regional CPD events within the next few months – we hope to see you there!

The UKRO would like to thank all Volunteers and participants for their continued support in the drive to enhance professional rescue. This year gives us the opportunity for you to help shape our next steps.

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United Kingdom Rescue Organisation appoints new Chair 

The United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) has announced Dan Quin, Chief Fire Officer of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, as Chair. 

The news follows the retirement of Neil Odin QFSM, Chief Fire Officer of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, who has led the charity for seven years.  

Photo of Neil Odin. the outgoing Chair of UKRO
Photo of Neil Odin. Neil steps down as the Chair of UKRO.

Neil said: “I am honoured to have served as Chair of the UKRO. We have some incredible and dedicated people who volunteer their time to this charity – aiming to enhance professional rescue together. Thank you to everyone who is part of this great team. I am especially proud of the drive to broaden the scope of education not just to those within our industry here in the UK, but also worldwide through the World Rescue Organisation. 

“Dan is an exceptional leader, and the organisation is in trusted hands as he has served as Vice-Chair for almost five years now.” 

Dan said: “I am proud to take over the reins as Chair of the UKRO, an organisation I have been a part of for 18 years. Neil leaves big shoes to fill, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank him from everyone in the UKRO. Under his expert guidance and leadership, Neil has led six National Rescue Challenges, worked closely with the Institute of Fire Engineers developing Competency Framework, National Operational Guidance and aligning closely with the National Fire Chiefs Council in relation to International Development – amongst many other achievements. He will be missed!” 

Dan, who is also the National Fire Chiefs Council’s lead for road safety and road rescue and the Deputy Chair of the World Rescue Organisation, has already led the development of a fire and rescue sector Extrication Framework, establishing professional rescue standards for every fire and rescue professional in the United Kingdom and improving community outcomes.

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Announcement: South Wales FRS and Regional Extrication, Trauma and Rope Challenge 2025

Cardiff Gate Training and Development Centre will be hosting an extrication, trauma and rope challenge on Sat 26th April 2025.

Venue: Cardiff Gate Training and Development Centre, Church Road, Cardiff, CF3 6YA

Extrication, trauma and rope teams from around the UK are invited to compete and be assessed in devised challenge scenarios.

UPDATE (10th Feb): places for the extrication and rope challenge are now full! However, there are trauma challenge places available!

UPDATE (13th Feb): places for the extrication and rope challenge are full! However, there is 1 trauma challenge place available!

For further information please contact: Susanne Avery, Event Co-ordinator s-avery@southwales-fire.gov.uk

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UKRO win Royal Award

United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) win Royal Award

UKRO receives a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award as they continue to improve post crash rescue standards.

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Announcement: Derbyshire FRS Regional Challenge 2025

Derbyshire FRS will host a new regional extrication and trauma challenge event on the Friday 14th March 2025 at Derbyshire FRS HQ, Ripley, DE5 3RS.

It will be a 2 pit extrication challenge with a maximum of 12 teams taking part.  There is a maximum of 10 team places for the Trauma Challenge.

All teams are welcome to participate or attend. Please contact Kevan Townson ktownson@derbys-fire.gov.uk to enter.

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Festival of Rescue 2024 Competitor Welcome Pack

The Competitor Welcome Pack has arrived!

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UPDATE: Festival of Rescue 2024

Unfortunately, due to logistical issues with the venue at the Historic Dockyard we will not be running the HGV Challenge this year.  Instead, the Education team will be running a guided practical workshop entitled “Lifting plans (suspension management)”.  We apologise for any disappointment.  The HGV Challenge will return next year.

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UKRO Conference and Workshops 2024


We are thrilled to announce the UKRO Conference and invite you to share your knowledge and expertise in a peer-to-peer workshop themed “Road to Rescue.”

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Greater Manchester FRS Regional Challenge

REGIONAL CHALLENGE: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are hosting a regional UKRO challenge on Saturday 14 September 2024! Two disciplines to take part in: extrication and trauma (each limited to ten teams, so get in there quick!)

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Regional Challenge

IMPORTANT UPDATE!

Unfortunately we are cancelling the Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue regional challenge which was scheduled for the 27th July 2024.

This is due to a logistical issue beyond our control. We hope to see you in future events!