UKRO Rope Rescue Challenge – Butlins Edition in Minehead Official Results & Thank You!
What a fantastic two days in Minehead! Hosted superbly by Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, this year’s UKRO Rope Rescue Challenge delivered outstanding teamwork, technical excellence, and true UKRO spirit throughout every scenario.
We’re proud to share the official results:
Medical Category:
- 1st – London Fire Brigade
- 2nd – South Wales FRS
- 3rd – Leicestershire FRS
- 4th – West Midlands 5th – Avon
- 6th – Devon & Somerset
- 7th – Nottingham
- 8th – Mid & West Wales
Command Category:
- 1st – London Fire Brigade
- 2nd – South Wales FRS
- 3rd – Devon & Somerset FRS
- 4th – Leicestershire 5th – Avon
- 6th – West Midlands
- 7th – Nottinghamshire
- 8th – Mid & West Wales
Technical Category:
- 1st – London Fire Brigade
- 2nd – South Wales FRS
- 3rd – Leicestershire FRS
- 4th – Avon 5th – West Midlands
- 6th – Devon & Somerset
- 7th – Mid & West Wales
- 8th – Nottinghamshire
🏅 Overall Champions:
- 1st – London Fire Brigade
- 2nd – South Wales FRS
- 3rd – Leicestershire FRS
- 4th – Avon 5th – West Midlands
- 6th – Devon & Somerset
- 7th – Nottinghamshire
- 8th – Mid & West Wales
🏅 Spirit of UKRO Award:
Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service
A huge congratulations to every team who competed – the standard was exceptional across all disciplines. Your professionalism, innovation, and teamwork truly showcased what the UK Fire & Rescue Service is capable of.
A massive thank you also to our trade exhibitors, whose continued support adds so much value to the event: Petzl Professional, Harken Industrial, Skylotec, Helix, Sovos, and all partners who joined us in Minehead.
Finally, thank you to all assessors, volunteers, and supporters who made the weekend such a success. We look forward to seeing you all at the next challenge as we continue advancing professional rescue across the UK.
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