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Success at Surrey FRS Event

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 FacebookX and LinkedIn pages for more events like this!

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Announcement – Surrey FRS Regional Extrication Challenge 2025

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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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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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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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!

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Avon Regional Challenge 2023

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

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County Durham and Darlington FRS Regional Challenge 2022

We are pleased to announce the County Durham and Darlington FRS Regional Challenge 2022 will be held on 13th 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.