This year saw fire and rescue teams from across the UK competing in the West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) Extrication and Trauma Challenges, which was held for the second year running at the Emergency Services Show, NEC, Birmingham. The two-day event which is split into trauma scenarios and extrication scenarios tested firefighters skills at first aid and trauma care, road traffic accident extrication, casualty care and more.
As always, a high standard of skills was demonstrated by all the teams. West Midlands Fire Service conveyed their thanks to everyone involved in making this year’s challenges possible. The staff, hosts, partners, volunteers and emergency service colleagues all helped to make this year the best yet!
“Congratulations and a huge thank you to all of the teams that competed in this year’s Extrication and Trauma Challenges.”
national challenges
The 1st and 2nd placed teams from WMFS will go forward to the national challenges next year. Highgate Red Watch and Highgate Green Watch for extrication, Hay Mills / Northfield and Highgate / Northfield for trauma will go forward to compete in the national challenges next year. The full list of teams and results can be found on the United Kingdom Rescue Organization (UKRO) website and their social media sites.
Results -
Extrication Challenge – Overall
- 1st – Avon FRS
- 2nd – West Midlands FS / Highgate Red
- 3rd – Hereford & Worcester FRS
Trauma Challenge – Overall
- 1st – Hampshire FRS
- 2nd – London FB
- 3rd – South Wales FRS
Extrication Challenge – WMFS
- 1st – Highgate Red Watch
- 2nd – Highgate Green Watch
- 3rd – Brierley Hill Red Watch
Trauma Challenge – WMFS
- 1st – Hay Mills / Northfield
- 2nd – Highgate / Northfield
- 3rd – Highgate B
Most skilled firefighters compete
Following the WMFS event at the Emergency Services Show 2018, the next big event is the United Kingdom Rescue Organization (UKRO) Caerdydd Challenge on the 28th and 29th September
The UKRO Caerdydd Challenge will see more than 600 of the UK’s most skilled firefighters compete in staged rope rescues, water rescues, vehicle rescues and urban search and rescue contests in and around the Roald Dahl Plass. With SWFRS already boasting the World and UK Extrication Champions through their Bridgend Team, there is a lot at stake in this hotly contested competition with a range of national trophies and titles up for grabs.
