Visit to the Urban Search & Rescue team

Free of charge, donations to the Fire Fighters Charity encouraged. www.firefighterscharity.org.uk

Please park in the visitor car park and wait to be collected.

The Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team are a vital part of Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service’s response provision. They are one of 21 teams of highly skilled and trained fire fighters, strategically located in England and Wales, who provide a response to local, regional and national incidents when required.

Together, the USAR teams ensure the UK is equipped to deal with major emergencies, such as natural disasters or terror attacks. They also have the equipment and skills to deal with more complex incidents such as road traffic collisions, water rescue, rope rescues, incidents on mud or ice, large animal rescue and confined spaces.

The event will include a talk on the background and work of the team and a tour of the specialist equipment and training facilities.

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