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Category: National Challenges
Online Registration for Festival of Rescue 2026 is now open!
Teams can now registe to compete at the Festival of Rescue 2026, hosted by Essex Fire & Rescue Service.
Check back here soon for more information!
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 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.
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.”
UKRO has today published an addition to the Competitors’ Handbook 2024 with a suggested medical kit list for Water Teams. Medics should review the list and ensure that had the necessary equipment for this year’s Challenge.
Fire Cadets Casualty Care Challenge 2024 in association with NFCC UK Fire Cadets supported by LIVES
This challenge takes place on Saturday 28 September 2024
Registration to participate at the Festival of Rescue 2024 has been extended to 30th June.
UKRO publishes updated Code Of Conduct for its volunteers.
The UKRO Board has refreshed the Code of Conduct for the charity’s volunteers. This is now available here. All volunteers should read and be familiar with the updated Code.
Visit the Festival of Rescue 2024 Volunteers page for more information.