Festival of Rescue 2026
Hosted by Essex County Fire And Rescue Service
Event date: Friday 11 to Saturday 12 September 2026
Venue: University of Essex
Registration
We are excited to welcome you to the Festival of Rescue 2026, hosted by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.
Address: University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Parking: You can park in Car Park A throughout the event for no charge. Please visit the Events Office to register your number plate.
Facilities: During your time at the event, you will have access to the facilities within the Ivor Crewe Building, including welfare and refreshment areas.
| Day and time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Thursday 10 September 14:00hrs onwards | – Book into accommodation (if staying onsite) – Familiarise yourself with venue, layout and pit areas – Register your team in the Ivor Crewe Lecture Hall with the ECFRS team |
| Thursday 10 September 18:00hrs onwards | Opening Ceremony at Ivor Crewe Lecture Hall |
| Friday 11 September 07:00hrs onwards | Competition day one begins at Valley Car Park |
| Saturday 12 September 07:00hrs onwards | Competition day two begins: – Community Day 10:00 – 14:00hrs – Cadet Challenge 10:00 – 16:00hrs |
| Saturday 12 September 16:00hrs | Cadet Closing Ceremony at Ivor Crewe Lecture Hall |
| Saturday 12 September 18:00hrs onwards | Closing Ceremony |
If you have any questions before or during the event, please contact the UKRO Event Team via: UKROevent@essex-fire.gov.uk
Festival of Rescue 2026 Competitors
Note to competitors: Major Enhancements to Regional and National Extrication Challenges for 2025–2026