Embedded within Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is a specialist team of firefighters that...

Published: 9:08 pm January 30, 2023
Updated: 5:11 am February 6, 2026
When The Most Complex And Disastrous Incidents Occur In Kent And Around The World, A Specialised Team Of Firefighters Is Called In To Assist

Embedded within Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is a specialist team of firefighters that many people may not be aware of. They’re called the technical rescue unit, and they can be deployed to complex rescues locally, or anywhere on the globe, at a moment’s notice

Technical rescue units are comprised of experienced firefighters who have received additional training to respond to major emergencies such as collapsed buildings, high-altitude rescues, or incidents involving heavy transport.

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