Just 4 days to go until our International Search and Rescue Advisory Group External Reclassification (IER) in Geneva! Our #UKISAR Directing Staff are on site in Geneva, diligently setting up for the IER. Ensuring everything is in place for a successful exercise. #EmergencyResponse #TeamWork #IER #UKISAR

Just 3 days to go until our International Search and Rescue Advisory Group External Reclassification (IER) in Geneva! The #UKISAR team are in full swing preparing for the IER! Exercise Director, Paul Courtney, leading a briefing to our dedicated Directing Staff. And our ##UKISAR Administration Team is

Just 2 days to go until our International Search and Rescue Advisory Group External Reclassification in Geneva! Busy day with planning and construction to prep the worksite for a realistic earthquake scenario...the countdown is now on... #UKISAR #INSARAG #USAR

Just 1 day to go until our International Search and Rescue Advisory Group External Reclassification in Geneva! #IER #INSARAG #Prepardness #USAR #Teamwork #UKISAR #UK

The International Search and Rescue Advisory Group External Reclassification (IER) is in full swing! 36-hour exercise, day and night teamwork for search and rescue in earthquake scenarios. #SearchAndRescue #EmergencyResponse #IER #INSARAG

After years of preparation, hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment, kudos to #UKISAR on successfully completing the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group External Reclassification. The United Nations now reclassifies #UKISAR as a HEAVY USAR Team, 2023. 👏 #UKISAR #IER #SearchAndRescue #USAR

A lot of work and effort has gone into to this by the whole team, well done!! 👏🏽

Celebrating a milestone: IER complete! Huge cheers to the incredible team behind the United Nations International Search and Rescue Advisory Group External Reclassification 2023. Your dedication and hard work have made a lasting impact. #TeamSuccess #UN2023 #IER #USAR #UKISAR #SearchAndRescue

Wow! What an experience with UK ISAR in Switzerland. An amazing result as we passed the INSARAG reclassification with one of, if not the, highest team scores in the world! So proud to be part of this team 🐕🧑‍🚒 what a week! Always training to be better West Midlands Fire Service #weare

🥇 Congratulations to the UK ISAR, who've been named the world's top heavy rescue team! 👨‍🚒 Among the 80-strong UK team being tested in an intensive 36-hour exercise in Switzerland this week were 6️⃣ members of #TeamSouthWales 👏 We're so proud of what you've all achieved!

They did it! The UKISAR team have achieved their reclassification from INSARAG after a 36 hour earthquake scenario. The team scored top marks in 160 areas out of 164- an incredible achievement. We're incredibly proud of the team, especially those from WMFS #insarag #ukisar

Today we are hosting our annual ‘A Celebration of our people’ awards. We will be tweeting throughout the event… Stay tuned 💫 #Awards #EmergencyService #CelebrationOfOurPeople

Commendation to International Search and Rescue Deployments ISAR Lancashire Awarded for their recent deployments to Türkiye, Malawi and Morocco.

On Friday, we celebrated the commitment and talent of more than 50 members of staff, who were honoured with awards ranging from Long Service Good Conduct Awards to Star Awards, commendations, and academic achievement at our annual celebration event. Congratulations to everyone ❤

Happy New Year 2024 from #UKISAR! 🎉 Thank you to all for the ongoing support in 2023! #UKISAR #HNY2024

The #UKISAR Canine Team have just finished a 3-day intensive training course! The team focused on enhancing and maintaining the skills needed for a #UKISAR deployment. #SearchAndRescue #CanineHeroes

Exciting glimpse from above! Here's a glimpse of #UKISAR's Base of Operations (BoO) – the central hub for all #UKISAR's emergency response efforts in country. From equipment storage to information sharing and team welfare, every crucial function is coordinated here. Seamless

We are devastated to announce that our Chief Fire Officer, Wayne Brown, was this morning found dead at his home. Our thoughts and love are with his family, friends and colleagues. Please click below to read our statement: wmfs.link/3u6MR0c

Some images from the recent #USAR course facilitated by #UKISAR at Lanchasire Fire & Rescue Training Centre. The training covered essential skills, knowledge, and proficiency in #USAR procedures and equipment usage. #Training #USARTraining

Capturing moments from #UKISAR training! Darren Kyle, the Training Instructor & Development Officer, leading impactful #USAR sessions at Lancashire Fire & Rescue Training Centre.#USAR #UKISAR #Training