TWFRS USAR

Twitter page for the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Urban Search and Rescue team. Giving an insight into our training and life on the TWFRS USAR team.

[TWFRS USAR @usar_twfrs]

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service USAR! 🎄

[TWFRS USAR @usar_twfrs]

A recall to duty exercise this evening with the team in attendance at USAR, kit checked, briefed and ready to deploy!

@USAR_Capability

[TWFRS USAR @usar_twfrs]

Day 2 of specialist cutting - pleased to welcome @NPOpsSupport & give insight into our capabilities. The last course of 2020 - a very different year but we managed to maintain competency & get 7 new USAR technicians on the run!
@usar_twfrs @BrocoRankin @STIHL_GB @Safequip_Ltd

[TWFRS USAR @usar_twfrs]

Last #USAR course of the year - 2 day specialist cutting

@USAR_Capability @STIHL_GB

[TWFRS USAR @usar_twfrs]

First day of our two day specialist cutting course - various techniques including plunge cuts, bolt removal and sit cut using both Broco and Petrogen. #USAR technicians also carried out a Rescue Saw exercise!

@USAR_Capability @BrocoRankin @STIHL_GB @Safequip_Ltd

[TWFRS USAR @usar_twfrs]

Today ⁦@FrankieMallie⁩ had some company from her new pal Rex and the two seemed to have great fun together after Frankie’s search training! 🐾

⁦@USAR_Capability⁩

[TWFRS USAR @usar_twfrs]

Today we’ve had the Police Dive Team on site for training in our training rig where we are able to flood the basement

[Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service @Tyne_Wear_FRS]

October was another busy month across the Service, here's a snapshot of some of the activities we did to support our communities.

#ResponseReady

[TWFRS USAR @usar_twfrs]

Halfway through #Movember - maybe it's time for the first USAR office #TacheWatch ?... Not quite as fine as Magnum PI's but we're trying!

[Movember UK @MovemberUK]

When you spot a fellow Mo Bro. Smile. We never Mo alone.

[TWFRS USAR @usar_twfrs]

Course complete! 8 New LOBO qualified technicians and we even managed to get everything back in the right box before 6pm!

[Resuscitation Council UK @ResusCouncilUK]

As part of #WorldKindnessDay, why not learn CPR and give yourself the skills to help others in your community, or even in your home? Learn CPR with updated COVID-19 guidance: https://t.co/XZG6Bgmduj

[TWFRS USAR @usar_twfrs]

Great morning for a bit of LOBO training!

@USAR_Capability
@LoboSystems

#NotJustFires

[Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service @Tyne_Wear_FRS]

Firefighter recruitment is open! If you want to make a real difference in your community, enjoy working as part of a team and have a good level of physical fitness, we want to hear from you. You have until 15 November to apply. Find out more: https://t.co/ZuGlPXk5Di
#YourTurn

[TWFRS USAR @usar_twfrs]

@TwfrsT All the best Dale - from everyone in the USAR office!

[TWFRS USAR @usar_twfrs]

@NEAS_HART Always a pleasure & always welcome 👍🏻

[TWFRS USAR @usar_twfrs]

Busy day in the USAR office... Chainsaw training ☑️
@NEAS_HART on site training ☑️
Assisting @TwfrsT with 24 monthly assessments ☑️
Drone testing & maintenance of flight hours ☑️

#NotJustFires

[TWFRS USAR @usar_twfrs]

On #RemembranceSunday, we remember all those who are currently serving, who have served and who have lost their lives serving their Country. At 11am there will be a to 2 minute silence to honour those who gave their today for our tomorrow.

#WeWillRememberThem #LestWeForget