Vimpex were delighted to sponsor an award at the first ever Global Search and Rescue Awards hosted by Fire Magazine. The award ceremony was hosted at the fantastic One Great George Street in London. The inaugural Global Search and Rescue Awards recognise and celebrate achievements by search and rescue teams globally.
Vimpex were proud to sponsor the Heavy Rescue of the year award. The Heavy Rescue of the Year award was presented to a team which has demonstrated perseverance, ingenuity, innovation and effective response to affect a successful extrication over a protracted period whilst utilising heavy extrication equipment. There were several fantastic nominees for the award, The award was won by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Services Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team. The award was in response to a gas explosion at a block of flats in Jersey in 2022 which the team responded to after Jersey Fire & Rescue Services requested assistance. The USAR dog team were deployed immediately and were fast tracked to Jersey by a Coast guard fast launch. The rest of the team and equipment were transported by Royal Air Force helicopters.
Vimpex would like to congratulate HIWFRS on this achievement.