Jim Chaston

Firefighter / Dad / Gundogs / Snow Skier / Wakeboarder / Exhausted!

[UK ISAR @UK_ISAR_TEAM]

Three missions. One purpose.

#UKISAR has had teams operating across multiple environments, with a deployment supporting flood response in Mozambique, a team delivering capacity building in Nairobi, and personnel undertaking specialist Cold Weather training in Sweden. Together, this reflects the breadth of work taking place to protect lives and strengthen rescue capability wherever it’s needed most.

In Mozambique, responders have assisted flood-affected communities, helping reach people who were isolated and difficult to access using specialist equipment and boat-based operations.

In Nairobi, a specialist team has delivered a 10-day capacity-building programme focused on developing local trainers and strengthening national rescue capability that will last long after the deployment ends.

And in Sweden, personnel have undertaken Cold Weather training, building the skills and resilience required to operate safely and effectively in extreme winter conditions.

Supported and funded by the @FCDOGovUK, this combined approach shows #UKISAR’s commitment not only to respond, but to prepare, partner, and leave a lasting impact.

#UKISAR #SearchAndRescue #Mozambique #Kenya #Sweden #CapacityBuilding #ColdWeatherTraining #HumanitarianResponse #Preparedness #FCDO

@UKinMozambique
@UKinKenya

[UK ISAR @UK_ISAR_TEAM]

After years of preparation, hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment, kudos to #UKISAR on successfully completing the @Insarag External Reclassification.

The United Nations now reclassifies #UKISAR as a HEAVY USAR Team, 2023. 👏 #UKISAR #IER #SearchAndRescue #USAR #INSARAG #Congratulations

[UK ISAR @UK_ISAR_TEAM]

Celebrating #UKISAR's @Insarag External Reclassification!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported, mentored, guided, and reclassified #UKISAR on this journey. Your contributions are invaluable. #IER #Reclassification #Gratitude #Mentorship #Collaboration #Celebrations

[UK ISAR @UK_ISAR_TEAM]

Just 6 days to go until our @Insarag External Reclassification in Geneva!

Touchdown at The Village of Epeisses, Geneva. The realistic model of earthquake destruction awaits as #UKISAR Directing Staff arrive.

Here, teams will immerse in true-to-life scenarios, enhancing search and rescue techniques, medical skills, and logistical ability in line with @Insarag standards.

Ready for the challenge! #TrainingReality #IERPrep

[UK ISAR @UK_ISAR_TEAM]

Just 1 week until our INSARAG External Reclassification in Geneva!

The #UKISAR Directing Staff are hitting the road, heading to the heart of readiness in Geneva, Switzerland.

Excitement building as we prepare for the exercise setup. Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes updates! 

#1WeekToGo #UKISAR #IERPrep

[UK ISAR @UK_ISAR_TEAM]

Just in: The #UKISAR team has returned home after their deployment. Wishing them much-needed rest and rejuvenation after their heroic efforts. Thank you for all that you do! 🙏💪🧡 #grateful #restandrecuperation

[Jim Chaston @jimchaston76]

@HeartSouthNews Hi Alex, can you direct your request through Kent Fire Media team please.👍

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

Heroic work from the UK’s @UK_ISAR_TEAM, helping rescue and reunite people amidst the devastation caused by the earthquakes in Turkey.

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

WATCH: the moment @UK_ISAR_TEAM find a man buried under rubble for five days in Hatay, Turkey.

UK search and rescue continue to work day and night to find and save those affected by the earthquake.

[Malcolm Russell @Malcolm_999]

Confined space search @UK_ISAR_TEAM

[UK ISAR @UK_ISAR_TEAM]

#UKISAR have completed further rescues 🙏

A search and rescue of a trapped 28 year old male was undertaken whilst aftershocks hit the building.

Teams were evacuated.

Once it was safe to do so teams were then able to rescue the trapped male #rescue #hope

[UK ISAR @UK_ISAR_TEAM]

At the end of a devastating week for the people of Türkiye and Syria, the international rescue effort continues in extremely challenging circumstances. Our thoughts remain with the many who grieve, and our efforts focused on reuniting more survivors with their loved ones.

[UK ISAR @UK_ISAR_TEAM]

#UKISAR continues their mission in the Search and Rescue of survivors.

Over night the #UKISAR team worked tirelessly and rescued two adults who had been under rubble for 120 hours. #rescue #hope 🙏

[UK ISAR @UK_ISAR_TEAM]

Reunited 🙏🏼

We're immensely proud to be making a difference in Türkiye on behalf of @FCDOGovUK 

Amid so much grief and destruction, one of our rescue teams today made this reunion possible.

[Jim Chaston @jimchaston76]

@afneil @mailplus I will apologise for receiving full pay during the pandemic…. Whilst I carried on working full time for my full pay…… but thanks for the reminder.

[Jim Chaston @jimchaston76]

@SFRSdog Ahh man.😢

[Jim Chaston @jimchaston76]

@HantsIOW_USAR @LondonFire @UK_ISAR_TEAM Great job all. Thankyou.😘