Category: Regional Challenges

REGIONAL CHALLENGE: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are hosting a regional UKRO challenge on Saturday 30 August 2025! Two disciplines to take part in: extrication and trauma.

If you’re interested email GM Ian Redfern redferni@manchesterfire.gov.uk

Successful 2025 Regional Rescue Event held by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service and the United Kingdom Rescue Organisation

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service and the United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) held a Regional Rescue Event on Saturday 14 June, bringing together firefighting rescue professionals from across the UKRO.

The services that took part are: East Sussex, Kent, Hampshire & Isle of Wight, Buckinghamshire, London, Essex, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Hereford & Worcester.

Dan Quin, Chair of the UKRO and Chief Fire Officer of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, reflected on day: “Not only are these events brilliant opportunities for continual professional development for our emergency services, but they are also a good opportunity for some friendly competition and networking for us as colleagues within this industry.

“This year’s regional events can act as landmark moments for the UKRO and the services co-hosting, such as Surrey. By bringing training closer to home, we’ve empowered more teams to engage, learn and lead. We’re proud to have played a part in shaping the future of rescue standards.”

The events also showcased the latest developments from the EXIT Project, a pioneering initiative aimed at improving outcomes in road traffic collisions. Participants explored new methodologies and challenge formats that will inform future national competitions and operational standards.

UKRO extends its heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers, assessors, participants, and partner organisations who made these events possible. Look out on the UKRO Facebook, X and LinkedIn pages for more events like this!

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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Derbyshire FRS will host a new regional extrication and trauma challenge event on the Friday 14^th 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.

IMPORTANT UPDATE!

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

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

We are pleased to announce the Avon Regional Challenge 2023 will be held on Monday 17^th July 2023. The venue is Hicks Gate Fire Station.

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We are pleased to announce the County Durham and Darlington FRS Regional Challenge 2022 will be held on 13^th August 2022. The venue is CDDFRS Training Centre, Bowburn South Industrial Estate, Bowburn, Co, Durham DH6 5AD.

All teams are welcome to participate or attend. Please contact Jonner Robinson at jrobinson@ddfire.gov.uk or 01388 602643 to participate.

Cost for teams to participate is £300.