UNITED KINGDOM RESCUE ORGANISATION
The web version of the handbook is now live, and can be accessed either from our website, going to the competitor’s area, or alternatively from the link below.
For access, a username and password are required please contact Ian Greenman for further information.
This year all parts of the UKRO event are going to be streamed live, powered by LiveU technology, from seven fixed cameras from various parts of the five UKRO venues that is being hosted by West Midlands fire and rescue services.
More details will be listed shortly. The live streams will be carried on the UKRO website, UKRO App that is downloadable free from the Apple Store or the Google play store. More to follow.
Learn more about LiveU solutions and services at: https://www.liveu.tv/solutions/verticals/public-safety
Attention to challengers
Please watch these extrication challenge workshop videos and presentations which may help you during the National Challenges.
Challenge Workshop
Developed by UKRO RTC Education and Development Team
Vehicle Relocation Workshop
Developed by UKRO RTC Education and Development Team
Alternatively Fuelled Vehicles
Developed by UKRO RTC Education and Development Team
All teams attending the national challenge are to bring their own oxygen cylinders. These can be empty, as the application of O2 to the casualty will be verbalised with the application of dummy non re breather mask.
UKRO Briefing Note
Purpose: Inform Extrication Teams of the forthcoming changes at the upcoming National Extrication Challenge in West Midlands Sept 2022
Date: 15th August 2022
Author: Paul HAMER, UKRO Deputy Extrication Lead
Contact Details: phamer@ukro.org / 07753840675
Briefing:
Recent developments in the field of trauma management led by Prof Tim Nutbeam, NFCC, and supported by the UKRO and NFCC have led to significant changes to guidance in spinal management. Where a patient is able to do so and is aware of their actions, self or assisted extrication is the preferred option. This video about the Exit Project provides details about the research and partners that have endorsed the research.
With a commitment to advance professional rescue, the UKRO assessors and logistic team have considered the implications to the extrication challenge. Continuing the development from the changes introduced at last year’s event, new scenarios have been developed to reflect new guidance.
Within the scenarios developed for the 2022 National extrication challenge, a weighting system has had to be employed to ensure a fair and balanced scenario. Considerations for Extrications teams when handling the scenarios will include
Vehicle Relocations: may be considered whilst the casualty is in a stable position within the vehicle and after a full assessment of the casualty injuries to ensure the relocation is a viable consideration
Multiple Casualties: in some scenarios more than one casualty will be employed as part of the scenario, some may after assessment be able to manage their own C spine and self-extricate
Internal Casualties: may be suffering from life threating injuries other than C spine and the extrication pathway will need to be made as such to affect the appropriate extrication, even if the casualty can manage their own C spine.
Vehicle Stability: Is still a major part of the management of the scene and should not be overlooked in preference of a speedy extrication
Scene & Vehicle Hazard Management: with the increase of Alternative Fuel vehicles on the UK roads, crews should look to ensure the appropriate management techniques are undertaken to render these vehicles safe before and during extrication.
During the event teams will be given several workshops by the UKRO education team, where questions can be asked, The UKRO Assessing team have all attended these workshops and are aware of the knowledge being imparted to the teams.
If teams have any further questions these can be directed through the UKRO Extrication team or through the FAQ & Forums on the UKRO Academy site, there will also be opportunity to pose questions to the UKRO Assessing team at the Captains Briefings on Thursday evening, although time may be limited at the event.
Paul Hamer
UKRO Extrication Deputy Lead / Education
We are pleased to announce Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue will host a challenge event on the 30th July 2022.
All teams are welcome to participate or attend (max 8 teams). Closing date for registration is 18th July 2022.
Cost for teams to participate is £180. Lunch will not be provided but refreshments are available.
Please contact Andy Dixon at andy.dixon@lincoln.fire-uk.org for information.
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.
UKRO is pleased to announce Andy Dixon as the new Director of Rescue Challenges. Andy has been associated with UKRO for many years and after serving as Interim Director for several months he has now been made permanent in role. Welcome aboard Andy!
The West Midlands Fire Service Trauma and Extrication Challenge came to a close on Saturday 10th October following three weeks of competition.Both Challenges saw a total of 21 teams participate, with a fantastic 71% increase in new teams putting themselves forward.
Thank you to everyone that competed, supported, and helped out.
The UKRO, with its charitable status, are looking to support Fire and Rescue Services across the UK through these challenging times with a cost covering access provision to the UKRO Academy.
The UKRO Academy will now be available, for a limited time only, on a ‘Pay as you Go’ basis. The intention is to support FRS’s who may be looking to provide alternative ways of training.
Access to the offer is available on the UKRO Academy website https://ukro.academy/
All payments for access to the service will be made online through the Academy system.