As we say farewell to WRC2024 and thanks to our colleagues in ANSD and on Terceira Island, the Azores, we now look forward to WRC2025 to be hosted by Croatia. See what you can expect when you visit WRC2025 in Karlovac, Croatia, 9th and 14th September 2025. youtu.be/YSnH8mpygTA

Please welcome our new Executive Committee, Chair Paul Schroeder, Deputy Chair Dan Quin, Vice Chair Mick Gahan, Secretary Declan Cassidy, Treasurer Joffrey Amorison, Director of E&D Ian Marritt and Director of Operations Ray Martin.

International Rescue and Medical teams head to the Azores to join the WRO's 23rd World Rescue Challenge. The four day Challenge will take place on Triceca Island between the 5th to the 9th November. Look out for more details of the event and who will be there.

WRC2024 Team Registration is now open for WRO member approved teams wro.rescue-challenge.com/?fb…

Are you ready for WRC2024? facebook.com/share/HqHYmfGg3…

The WRO announces the appointment of 3 Dep Extrication Leads, Carlos Amaro, Julius Fleischman & Paul Hamer All bring considerable knowledge & experience to the WRO. They will continue the development of Standards, Assessing, and other key areas. Welcome to you all.

The WRO is pleased to announce that Carlos Eguiluz (Iggy), has been appointed to the role of Extrication Lead for the WRO. 'I will do my best not just to uphold the standard set by the WRO & continue to improve our Organisation in any way possible' Congratulations Iggy.

WRO sends international team of Assessors and Peer Trainers to deliver Team and Assessor training to colleagues in the UAE and to support the second Dubai Rescue Challenge, which takes place next week.

WRC2024 change of date to 5th and 9th November. We want to thank you for your understanding with regards to this change and we look forward to welcoming you to WRC2024 between the 5th and 9th November on Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal. #wrc2024 #worldrescuechallenge

Webinar on the rescue challenge concept fb.watch/oACKzrvem6/

On MONDAY, 27th of November, our chair Paul Schroeder will participate in the webinar organised by Rescuepress to discuss the interest and benefits of participating in extrication and trauma challenges. Link to the registration page (Free of charge): academy.rescue.press/.../evi…

Remembering all Road Traffic Victims #WDoR2023

The WRO would like to announce that Ian Marritt has been elected as the new Director of Education and Development. Ian will be bringing considerable skills to the role in terms of his knowledge of the challenge and education and development of firefighters and rescue workers.

Thanks Yannick Auloy! At the WRO AGM, we said a huge thanks to Yannick for his commitment & work in his role as Director of Education & Development. Although, stepping down he will remain part of the WRO representing France & the Federation Nationale Sapeurs Pompiers De France.

Thank you Elite Bags for sponsoring the World Rescue organisation and joining us at #wrc2023Lanzarote

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