Devon & Somerset FRS Rope Rescue Challenge 2025
Organised by Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, supported by UKRO
Event date: 11th to 13th November 2025
Venue: Butlins, Minehead
UKRO Rope Rescue Challenge 2025 Minehead – Butlins Edition
Hosted by Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, supported by UKRO.
The UKRO Rope Rescue Challenge – Minehead (Butlins Edition) will bring together the very best rope rescue teams from across the UK to showcase skill, innovation, and casualty-focused excellence.
11–13 November 2025
Butlins, Minehead
11 November
Morning – NFCC Safe Work at Height & Confined Space Group AGM
Afternoon – UKRO Rope Rescue Workshop – Casualty Care in a rope rescue specific environment – led by UKRO Rope Rescue Assessor Ty Jewell
12–13 November
Two days of intense competition as Fire & Rescue Service teams tackle realistic, high-pressure rescue scenarios – testing skill, teamwork, and operational effectiveness.
This is a unique opportunity to see some of the UK’s most experienced rope rescue practitioners push themselves to the limit in demanding environments.
UK Fire & Rescue Services – Get Involved
Attend the UKRO Rope Rescue CPD Workshop
Enter a team into the UKRO Rope Rescue Challenge
To express interest, please contact: Atilley@dsfire.gov.uk
