UNITED KINGDOM RESCUE ORGANISATION
UKRO has been named Highly Commended for the CIHT Research Award for your entry IMPACT : The Centre for Post-collision Research, Innovation and Translation – the EXIT Project!
There was a record number of entries this year and the judging process was the hardest it has ever been, so it is a great achievement.
Announcement – Surrey FRS Regional Extrication Challenge 2025
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service are hosting a regional UKRO challenge on Saturday 14 June 2025!
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Current Vacancy – Trustee of Corporate Services
United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) are looking to extend their Board of Trustees with the appointment of an additional Trustee. Applicants must be from the emergency sector or associated organisations.
The role is on a voluntary basis. Applicants must have the support of their Chief Fire Officer or their Chief Executive and be supported financially and with time by their employer to undertake the role.
The closing date for registering an interest is Wednesday 30th April 2025. See advert for the details on how to register an interest.
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.
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.
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.
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!
UPDATE (05th Mar): all challenge places are taken up!
For further information please contact: Susanne Avery, Event Co-ordinator s-avery@southwales-fire.gov.uk
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.
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.
The Competitor Welcome Pack has arrived!
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.