The River Thames was abruptly transformed into an active emergency zone as a serious waterborne incident demanded an immediate, multi-agency response. Specialized vessels from three key services rushed to attend an incident on the capital’s vital waterway. The coordinated fleet included fast police patrol boats, the robust fire and rescue launch from the London Fire Brigade, and the authoritative yellow-and-black launches of the Port of London Authority (PLA). The sight of the Police, Fire and P

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📺 - Watch the amazing footage of London Fire Brigade Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team at United Kingdom Rescue Organisation - ‘Festival of Rescue’ on the Newcastle quayside. The challenge was for the team to breakthrough the rubble and wood to rescue a trapped casualty. Visit Spillers Wharf tomorrow (Sat 18) to witness more of the same. Also on the Newcastle and Gateshead quaysides you will be able to see the USAR, Trauma, Vehicle Extrication, Water and Rope Challenges between 8am and 5pm. #

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4.4K views · 122 reactions | Check out this behind the scenes look at London's firefighters and how they're learning lessons from the past to tackle major incidents in the future. More here: bbc.in/3lLJELD | BBC London | Facebook

This week, for the first time in a decade, we’re introducing brand new fire engines onto the capital’s streets. Built with the latest technology and design features, following input from our firefighters, this latest model is going to help us respond even more efficiently to the 999 emergencies. Watch our video of our brand new fire engine belonging to Leytonstone fire station and keep your eyes peeled for it on the London's roads... | London Fire Brigade