Technical Rescue
@WMFSTechRescue
Technical Rescue Unit @westmidsfire. Based at Bickenhill, Wednesbury and Sutton Coldfield - Specialist Rescue, USAR & Firefighting. Dial 999 in an emergency
Our first year at crufts went really well giving support to @The_NFRSA we met lots of lovely people. Luna really was a superstar, helping to share all that we do @WestMidsFire thanks for having us @WMPDogs 🐕🧑🚒
Further #roperescue training, casualty stuck up pylon. 2 operatives committed to secure casualty and set up rig to lower safely to ground.
Rope rescue training - English Reeve stretcher rescue. Casualty picked from out of a hole by lowering rescuer and stretcher from a cableway set up above #roperescue
With just over a week to go, we're all excited to welcome you. Free parking available at Sutton College, 34 Lichfield Rd, B74 2NW (2 minite walk).
Yesterday, our High Sheriff Cadets Isabelle and Tyler were out supporting the @HighSheriffWM25 at an @ArmedForcesDay event at Himley Hall in Dudley. @WestMidsFire @CFO_WMFS @NFCC_FireChiefs @UKFireCadets @WMFSTechRescue @wmfscypteam
Today we mark Jimmy Mac's 30 years of service for WMFS both nationally and internationally. A Fitting moment captured as he trains the next generation of TRU.
Our open day is next month! Come and join the fun. Free parking available at Sutton College, 34 Lichfield Rd, B74 2NW (2 minute walk from out station). We look forward to seeing you.
Ward End Fire station open day today. Technical Rescue have demonstrated a “pick off rescue” out of the drill tower. A rescuer descends from above and both then lower safe to ground.
Rope rescue training for crews today - Technical Rescue Unit provide additional rescue capability to WMFS across the West Midlands 24/7
The first ever WMFS Cadet Day Games took place last week. Cadet units competed in 4 challenges. Congratulations to the overall winners - Wolverhampton Cadets. They will now go on to compete in the National Cadet Games hosted by South Wales FRS.
15 firefighters will be pulling a fire engine around the 8.5 mile Royal Sutton Fun Run. We’re raising money for @firefighters999 eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…
On 1st June, 15 firefighters are pulling a fire engine around the 8.5mile #Royalsuttonfunrun for the #firefighterscharity - this helps sick and injured firefighters nationally. We have a just giving page if you’d like to donate. eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…
As the weather heats up, be mindful parkland can be very dry. BBQs, cigarettes and even glass bottles can cause fires causing damage to wildlife and ecosystems.
Technical Rescue Unit winched car from building, added a couple of shores to hold up roof and made property secure so elderly residents could remain safely until remedial work carried out
White Watch Technical Rescue training in large animal rescue yesterday afternoon, practising techniques to safely extricate animals in distress.
What a great day we all had 🐕🧑🚒😊@Crufts with @The_NFRSA and @WMPDogs representing @WestMidsFire
What a memory from last week @crufts. @SarahTheDuchess, our dedicated Patron, visited us and her wonderful sister @lickimat - and met officers from @WMPolice & @WMPolice as well as handlers from @DogsHmpps - @UKBorder and @wmfsUsarDog. The Duchess also kindly presented a…
#notjustUSAR. training with the new MSA breathing apparatus whilst laying a guideline.
Please be safe when charging lithium-ion batteries Only buy from reputable retailers. Avoid conversion kits that bypass safety measures Charge safely - while awake, unplug once charged, never charge in escape routes, be alert for signs of overhearing, strange smells or hissing.
Natasha and Karlo had their whole lives ahead of them—until a tragic e-bike battery fire. Their deaths were ruled accidental today. Their families are sharing their stories to prevent future tragedies. Visit our website to watch the video and learn more: wmfs.link/3EIMwps
🏅 Firefighter honoured for life-saving work! 🏅 West Midlands Fire Service’s Shammi Rana will receive a Humanitarian Medal at Buckingham Palace for his work with UK ISAR. Read more: wmfs.link/3CveJPK #HumanitarianMedal #UKISAR
Technical rescue, water or dry land we’ve got you. #waterrescue #upton #fireandice #techrescue #westmidlandsfireandrescue #oneteam
