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PROGRAMMEC O M P E T I T O R H A N D B O O K

FESTIVAL OF RESCUE

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UKRO CHALLENGE2021

T Y N E A N D W E A R

17 - 18 SEPTEMBERNEWCASTLE • GATESHEAD

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CONTENTS

Foreword

Welcome to the Teams

Event Timetable

Venues

Opening / Closing Ceremony & Awards

Important additional information

Code of Conduct

Health & Safety

Lectures

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FOREWORD

On behalf of all the UKRO team, my sincere thanks to CFO Chris Lowther and all the team at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service for hosting UKRO 2021 here on the River Tyne at such a fantastic location.

Tyne and Wear FRS have long been great participants and supporters of UKRO and share our aim of advancing professional rescue. The past eighteen months has been challenging, not only for the FRS sector but society as a whole and I am so pleased that Tyne and Wear FRS have worked so hard in ensuring that this event will take place after such a difficult 2020.

The skills and professionalism of our firefighters, Control Staff and all who work within our Services is rightly highly regarded by those we serve.I am proud that UKRO continues to play its part in honing and developing technical skills for our Firefighters, equipping them for the challenges that they may face. This is achievable only with the support of the participating Fire and Rescue Services, sponsors and supporters and most of all, our volunteers who I wish to thank from the bottom of my heart for the amazing work you all do.

Over the coming days you will see firefighters demonstrate the highest of technical skills across a range of rescue challenges. I know you will learn from your experiences.

I wish you all a very happy, safe and enjoyable learning experience.

Neil Odin

UKRO Chairman

Chief Fire Officer,Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Chris Lowther QFSM

Chief Fire Officer,Tyne and Wear Fireand Rescue Service

A warm welcome to all to the UKRO 2021Festival of Rescue, it is an honour and a privilege for Tyne and Wear to host this year’s event.

The emergency services have been working tirelessly on the frontline during the pandemic by continuing to keep people safe from harm. The Festival of Rescue will be a perfect way for colleagues to gather and unite, at the same time showcasing the resilience, expertise and teamwork of firefighters and crews from Services across the United Kingdom. The event is also an opportunity to make people more aware of invaluable lifesaving fire safety practices they can use in their own homes.

I hope you enjoy the UKRO 2021 event and I wish you and your team every success. Where there is unity, there is always victory.

‘Viam inveniam aut facere a via – find a way or make a way’

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WELCOME TO THE TEAMS

AvonExtricationWater RescueUSAR

BuckinghamshireUSAR

CheshireTrauma Care

CornwallExtricationTrauma Care

County Durham & DarlingtonExtricationTrauma CareWater Rescue

DerbyshireExtricationTrauma Care

East SussexExtricationTrauma Care

EssexExtrication

Greater ManchesterExtricationTrauma CareRope Rescue

Hampshire & Isle of WightExtricationTrauma CareRope Rescue

Hereford & WorcesterExtricationTrauma CareWater Rescue

HumbersideTrauma Care

LeicestershireWater RescueRope Rescue

LincolnshireExtricationTrauma Care

LondonExtricationTrauma CareWater RescueRope RescueUSAR

LuxembourgWater Rescue

MerseysideRope RescueUSAR

North WalesExtrication

NorthumberlandExtricationWater Rescue

OxfordshireExtrication

South WalesExtricationTrauma CareWater RescueRope Rescue

SuffolkExtrication

SurreyExtrication

Tyne & WearExtricationTrauma CareWater RescueRope Rescue

West MidlandsExtricationTrauma CareRope Rescue

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Wednesday 15 September9.00am - 4.00pm

Thursday 16 September9.00am

10.00am - 5.00pm

10.00am - 12 noon

12.00pm - 4.00pm

1.00pm - 2.30pm

1.00pm - 4.30pm

1.00pm - 4.30pm

1.00pm - 4.30pm

1.00pm - 4.30pm

7.00pm - 8.30pm

8.30pm - 9.00pm

Friday 17 September8.00am - 5.00pm

8.00am - 5.00pm

8.00am - 5.00pm

9.00am - 5.00pm

9.00am - 5.00pm

9.00am - 5.00pm

2.00pm - 3.30pm

5.15pm - 5.45pm

7.00pm - 11.00pm

Saturday 18 September8.00am - 5.00pm

8.00am - 5.00pm

8.00am - 5.00pm

9.00am - 5.00pm

9.00am - 5.00pm

9.00am - 5.00pm

7.30pm - 9.30pm

9.30pm

Extrication Workshops – TWFRS crews

UKRO Challenge 2021 starts

Event Registration for all Teams,

Staff and Exhibitors

Health & Safety Walk Through

(H&S Team + Leads if available)

Water Workshop

Rope Assessors’ Briefing

Extrication Workshops

Extrication Assessors’ Workshop

Trauma Workshops

Medical Workshops

Opening Ceremony

Captains’ Briefings

Challenge Day 1 – Extrication & USAR

Challenge Day 1 – Rope & Trauma

Challenge Day 1 - Water


Medical Workshops

Trauma Workshops

UKRO Patrons’ Programme

Extrication Team Captains’ Day 1 Debrief

Challenge Dinner

Challenge Day 2 – Extrication & USAR

Challenge Day 2 – Rope & Trauma

Challenge Day 2 - Water


Trauma Workshops

Medical Workshops

Closing Ceremony

UKRO Challenge 2021 ends

Spillers Wharf

Crowne Plaza Hotel

River Tyne Site

NE1 Pontoon, River Tyne

Baltic Square

Spillers Wharf

Spillers Wharf

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Spillers Wharf

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Spillers Wharf

South Shore Road + Baltic Square

Tees Barrage

Spillers Wharf

Spillers Wharf

The Baltic

Spillers Wharf

Spillers Wharf

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Spillers Wharf

South Shore Road + Baltic Square

NE1 Pontoon, River Tyne

Spillers Wharf

The Baltic

Spillers Wharf

Frederick Douglass Centre,

Newcastle University

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Date / Time VenueEvent

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VENUES

Newcastle / Gateshead Quayside

The banks of the River Tyne, displaying its world famous array of beautiful bridges, stunning architecture and cultural settings, looks forward to becoming the impressive backdrop for this year’s spectacular UKRO (United Kingdom Rescue Organisation) showcase event.

Tees Barrage

Tees Barrage is one of the leading venues for water rescue training in the UK, with facilities to replicate all types of real-life situations.

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Newcastle upon Tyne & Gateshead

Tees Barrage, Teeside


OPENING / CLOSING CERMONIES & AWARDS

The Opening Ceremony - Thursday 16 September

This will be held at The Stephenson Suite, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hawthorn Square, Forth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3SA commencing at 1900 hours.

The Captain’s Briefings - Thursday 16 September

These will be held at The Stephenson Suite, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hawthorn Square, Forth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3SA commencing at 2030 hours.

The Challenge Dinner - Friday 17 September

This will be held at The Stephenson Suite, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hawthorn Square, Forth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3SA commencing at 1900 hours.

The Closing Ceremony & Awards - Saturday 18 September

This will be held at Frederick Douglass Centre, Newcastle University, Science Square,Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5TG commencing at 1930 hours.

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USAR Challenge1st Incident Commander1st Medic.1st Technical team3rd Team2nd Team1st Team

Rope Rescue1st Incident Commander1st Medic1st Technical team3rd Team2nd Team1st Team

Water Challenge3rd Team2nd Team1st Team

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IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Registration

Registration for all competitors, staff and exhibitors will be open from 1000hrs – 1800hrs on Thursday 16 September 2021. You will be asked to log all team member names and review your emergency point of contact and number. A security pass will be issued for each member of your Team that must be worn at all times during the event and you will also be given your welcome pack.

Photographs and video footage will be taken throughout the event and by taking part in the event this will be taken as agreement that they may be used in publicity during and post event.

Catering & Refreshments

There are a large number of catering shops and restaurants around the Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside and a specific Food Village being located at Spillers Wharf adjacent to the Trade Marquee during Friday and Saturday.

Scania are very kindly supporting us this year and will be on hand to provide refreshments to all participating teams and staff for the duration of the event.

Refreshments will be available at any off site venue. Please ask an event marshal for assistance if required.

Parking

There are a number of public car parks available within easy walking distance of the event sites. All sites are within easy walking distance of each other and Teams are encouraged to walk between to these. There will be limited parking available for essential staff and Exhibitors at the Spillers Wharf site.

Photography

Please be advised that filming and/or photography will be taking place at the event. If you do not wish to appear in any images captured, please make yourself known to one of the Event Marshals, or Official Photographers, so that we can take appropriate steps to ensure you are not included in any photography.

By your presence at this event, you acknowledge that you have been informed that you may be photographed and recorded. The photographs/film may be used by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and/or UKRO for publicity purposes, during and post event on social media and promotional materials, and may also be published on our website. Thank you for your cooperation.


Be compliant with this code of conduct as set out below:

• Competitors/Exhibitors/Partners will agree to all instruction as directed by TWFRS Event Staff or their representatives throughout the event;

• Competitors/Exhibitors/Partners will manage their staff/team in line with this ‘Code of Conduct’;

• UKRO 2021 Festival of Rescue is being ran in a COVID safe way adhering to any event and/or Government Guidelines as appropriate;

• Competitors/Exhibitors/Partners must ensure no alcohol is consumed within their designated area throughout the event area;

• In the event of witnessing a safety incident exhibitors must immediately inform TWFRS Event Staff;

• Agree to report any safeguarding concerns or allegations to our Event Staff;

• Exhibitors/Partners must not sell food or drink at UKRO 2021 Festival of Rescue;

• Exhibitors/Partners must manage any refuge as directed by TWFRS Event Staff.

Point to note - UKRO Festival of Rescue ‘Code of Conduct’ may be adapted by TWFRS at any time to capture developing Legal, Health & Safety and security issues, this will be conveyed to all Competitors, Exhibitors, Sponsors and Partners as required.

CODE OF CONDUCT

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HEALTH & SAFETY

Information for competitors

All event related activities should be undertaken in accordance with the respective Fire and Rescue Service’s safe working procedures, whilst also following the UKRO/Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) risk assessments that have been produced for each challenge activity/environment. Where there is considered to be conflict or inconsistency between a Fire and Rescue Service’s procedure and a UKRO/TWFRS risk assessment, the relevant Service is responsible for bringing this to the attention of UKRO and the hosting Service i.e. TWFRS in advance of participating in an event.

Competing Services are responsible for ensuring that their participating personnel are provided with their Service’s relevant safe working procedure and UKRO/TWFRS risk assessment information prior to participating in the event, and operate in accordance with the information and instructions contained within Service related safe working procedures, UKRO/TWFRS risk assessments and associated event safety briefings.

In the event that a competing Service has any concerns relating to risk assessment or health, safety or welfare, they should raise such concerns with UKRO and TWFRS to enable the matter to be investigated and where necessary remedied.

Information for sponsors or exhibitors

Space has been provided in line with your agreement and you must follow any further instructions from Event Staff and/or Safety Marshals. Please adhere to site signage and instructions.

Information – general

First aid is available at a number of points. Please contact the nearest marshal for assistance.

Any injuries or near misses whilst at the event must be reported to Mr Andrew Drummond (TWFRS H&S Manager) (07976 154868) and/or Helen Crampton (UKRO H&S Lead) (07768 793498) as soon as possible. If he cannot be reached, please locate a member of the Event Command Team.Where evacuation of the site is required, announcements will be made via a tannoy and by Event Marshals.

COVID-19

Coronavirus remains a serious health risk. You should stay cautious to help protect yourself and others.

As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, it is important that we all use personal judgement to manage our own risk. All of us can play our part by exercising common sense and considering the risks. While no situation is risk free, there are actions we can take to protect ourselves and others around us.

We would suggest that anyone attending UKRO 2021 Festival of Rescue should have had both of their vaccinations and also undertaken a Lateral Flow Test just prior to attending.Every action to help reduce the spread will reduce any further resurgence of the virus.


Lectures

We are honoured to welcome Professor Paul Christensen who has very kindly agreed to hold a number of lectures on the hazards facing emergency responders from lithium ion batteries.These lectures are only open to UKRO competitors and staff, and emergency service staff.

Speaker: Professor Paul Christensen

Newcastle University

Member, BEIS Energy Storage Health and Safety Governance Group

Senior Advisor to the National Fire Chiefs Council

Location: Level 1, The BalticDates: Friday 17th and Saturday 18thTimes: 1000hrs, 1300hrs, 1500hrs

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Community ChampionKaren Colley

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Checkout ManagerMark Ali

Store ManagerTim Howell

This store supports by way of customer food donations.

Donation boxes by self service

To get in contact with the community team

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Karen Colley Community Champion

The store offers donations and practical help to local charities and community groups as well as...

In store community book stand which supports local projects. Exchange your book and make a donation.

How this store benefits the local community

At this store we aim to provide meals and support to children and young people whenever we can. Everyday we give any surplus food to local charities and groups. • Monday - Veterans Response Ltd• Tuesday - Kingston Park Community

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