Rob Norman

Dad. Husband. Humanitarian. Station Commander @WMFSTechRescue and @UK_ISAR_Team. Views here are not organisational, and possibly not even mine.

[WMFS USAR DOG @wmfsUsarDog]

International women’s day is a great opportunity to introduce our brilliant new USAR dog handler. Kate is with Luna supporting @The_NFRSA and @WMPDogs at @Crufts please come and say hello #InternationalWomensDay @WestMidsFire

[UK ISAR @UK_ISAR_TEAM]

Happy International Women's Day!

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #UKISAR

[Rob Norman @_RobNorman]

Great work by all at @WMFSTechRescue to prevent a significant area of concern. Please be #WaterAware

[West Midlands Fire Service @WestMidsFire]

Last year, 236 people accidentally drowned in the UK. 83% of these deaths involved men.

We desperately want to bring these numbers down.

Please #BeWaterAware and read our safety advice:

https://t.co/mFyIU0ox0c

[Technical Rescue @WMFSTechRescue]

On 22nd June we had a joint exercise at Kingsbury Viaduct, with Staffordshire FRS and Balfour Beatty. It involved a large crane and rescue of 4 injured workers using specialist equipment. Thanks to Balfour Beatty for the opportunity to carry out realistic training. @WestMidsFire

[Rob Norman @_RobNorman]

Outstanding efforts by members of @WMFSTechRescue taking part in this competition, and so much personal commitment has gone into the preparations.
Immense work by all involved, and a wealth of knowledge gained, to use whilst responding to our communities back at @WestMidsFire 👏🏼

[West Midlands Fire Service @WestMidsFire]

Well done to @WMFSTechRescue for aiming high at their rope rescue contest in France 👍🏼

No top spot this time, but still looks like they had a great time taking part!👇🏼

#WinnersAll 🏆 #WeAreWMFS 🚒

[Technical Rescue @WMFSTechRescue]

Good news story. Our @WestMidsFire @WMFSTechRescue team were mobilised to some ducklings that had fallen down a drain. After having a quacking time trying to remove the drain cover, 4 ducklings rescued and returned to their mom.

[Technical Rescue @WMFSTechRescue]

Confined space and Line Access training. Technical rescue unit specialise in complex rescues….. of both humans and animals.

[Rob Norman @_RobNorman]

🚨THIS! 👇🚨 Please share and support!

[Technical Rescue @WMFSTechRescue]

This week 48 of Iain Hughes’s close friends are completing a 36 hour swim relay for charity 🏊
Link to fundraiser in comments!⁦
@WestMidsFire⁩ ⁦@firefighters999⁩ ⁦@TheBHF⁩ ⁦@MAA_Charity⁩ ⁦@DavidLloydUK⁩ ⁦@BudgySmuggler⁩ https://t.co/COR1p169qk

[Rob Norman @_RobNorman]

More fantastic work from the @UK_ISAR_TEAM including staff from @WestMidsFire @WMFSISARTeam @WMFSTechRescue

[UK ISAR @UK_ISAR_TEAM]

A team from #UKISAR are in Malawi, empowering locals with vital search and rescue skills, focusing on boat operator training. Strengthening capabilities for future emergencies. #CapacityBuilding #Malawi

[West Midlands Fire Service @WestMidsFire]

Everyone here at West Midlands Fire Service remains devastated following the death of our Chief Fire Officer, Wayne Brown.

His loss has left an enormous void. Healing will take time, but the messages we have received are helping a great deal. Thank you.

[WMFS International Search and Rescue (ISAR) Team @WMFSISARTeam]

The WMFS ISAR team were shocked and saddened to hear of the death of our CFO Wayne Brown. We extend our thoughts and condolences to Wayne's family. As our CFO Wayne was incredibly supportive of our work and was always proud to recognise our achievements. He will be deeply missed.

[Technical Rescue @WMFSTechRescue]

A quick multifaceted lifting and moving exercise for some of our @WestMidsFire @WMFSTechRescue up and coming crew managers before we’re busy dealing with #StormIsha

[Rob Norman @_RobNorman]

Truly awesome times, spent with some of the finest human beings I know. ❤️

[WMFS International Search and Rescue (ISAR) Team @WMFSISARTeam]

The team have spent the last 3 days in the Lake District practising some winter navigation skills. They had some theory input on map reading, plotting a route and then the next day successfully navigated to the top of Helvellyn.
#ukisar

[Rob Norman @_RobNorman]

‘Any luck catching them swans?’
😉

[Technical Rescue @WMFSTechRescue]

Crews from @WestMidsFire @WMFSWalsall and @WMFSTechRescue Blue watch assisting @RSPCA_official @RSPCA_Frontline personnel with the rescue of a swan trapped in ice on a frozen lake Reedswood Walsall.
#bewareoffrozenlakes

[Rob Norman @_RobNorman]

More ‘work stuff’, but it’s the very best kind; celebrating @wmfsUsarDog and the work they do for @WMFSTechRescue @WestMidsFire, and @UK_ISAR_TEAM 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[West Midlands Fire Service @WestMidsFire]

Meet our fully licensed Urban Search and Rescue dog, Luna 🐶

The Belgian Malinois recently passed her full grading, meaning she can work in the UK and internationally 🐾

Her job is to find people who are trapped, lost, or in need of rescue.

Read more: https://t.co/kGAzaEt6hv

[Rob Norman @_RobNorman]

It was brilliant to be able to support this event with current colleagues from across the Service, and new ones at the very start of their Fire Service careers.
We look forwards to seeing some of you back at @WMFSTechRescue in the future! 😉

[Technical Rescue @WMFSTechRescue]

A pleasure to host @WMFS_OLPD and 24 new trainees to @WestMidsFire and @SWMFireControl yesterday. Giving an insight into what we do, and how we contribute to the wider picture of Prevention, Protection and Response locally, regionally and nationally.

[The Secret Firefighter UK @TheSecretFF999]

THE SECRET FIREFIGHTER TWITTER TALKS RECAP 🎙️

Episode 1: Post Incident Trauma and Mental Wellbeing

Sean McCallum (host)
Leigh Hosy-Pickett
Breathe Centric Ltd

Link: https://t.co/XMbpRjYkoA

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Episode 2: HAZMAT

Leigh Hosy-Pickett (host)
Kevin Miller
Ed Sullivan
James Grove

Link: https://t.co/DofPxVMiYd

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Episode 3: EV & BESS

Stephen Mackenzie (host)
Emma Sutcliffe
Dan Marsland
Andy Holden

Link: https://t.co/Hrq9eyMQrL

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Episode 4: Firefighting Cancers

Liam Lucassi (host)
John Lord

Link: https://t.co/jaNQ2Aty3y

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Episode 5: Water Safety & Water Rescue

David Walker (host)
Dawn Whittaker
Tommy Richardson
Bryn Coleman
Beckie Ramsay

Link: https://t.co/Xi7hl2oKnV

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Episode 6: Women in the Fire Service

Dany Cotton (host)
Jessica Entwistle
Karla Stevenson
Paige Williams
Emily-May Williams
Kathryn Billing

Link: https://t.co/klJJZLOqKr

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Episode 7: HAZMAT Part 2

Phill Swallow (host)
Dave Walton
Ed Sullivan
James Grove

Link: https://t.co/eziIhMdvpp

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Episode 8: Wildfire

Liam Lucassi (host)
Craig Hope
Rob Gazzard
Rob Harvey
Andy Elliott

Link: https://t.co/wcEpMMbGhh

[West Midlands Fire Service @WestMidsFire]

We are extremely saddened to confirm that a body has been located inside the Soho Hill building to which we responded early this morning.

Four other people were rescued from the fire.

Please visit our website to read more: https://t.co/2Cdgq7Pgyn

[RNLI Penlee Lifeboat @penleelifeboat]

Remembering the eight extremely brave, fearless & selfless @RNLI lifeboatmen, all sons of Mousehole, who made the ultimate sacrifice on 19 December 1981. Their courage, dedication, determination, valour & heroism serves as a beacon to us all ���� #ServiceNotSelf

[Rob Norman @_RobNorman]

This. ❤️

[FIRE magazine @FIRE_Editor]

@MSAsafety @WestMidsFire @Wayne_Brown5 #hero #unsung #fundraiser #excellence #firefighters