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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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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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Competition Info FOR2024 National Challenges News

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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Water Rescue Challenge Medical Kit List

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.

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Fire Cadets 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

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Registration Extended

Registration to participate at the Festival of Rescue 2024 has been extended to 30th June.

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Code of Conduct Update

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.

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Festival of Rescue 2024 Registration Site

The registration site for the UKRO Festival of Rescue 2024 is now open! Register to compete or attend a technical rescue workshop.

Registration is open between 1 May 2024 and 12 June 2024. Please read the guidance for registration


Learn more about this year’s UKRO National Challenge by visiting the Festival of Rescue home page.