Middlesbrough RRT serve emergency services during night-time training exercise
Middlesbrough RRT volunteers provided catering support during a surprise night-time training exercise involving the fire, police, and ambulance services across Middlesbrough in late January. Eight volunteers from the RRT were on site to serve 200 hot meals, alongside hot and cold drinks, to emergency services to help them stay focused during the night.
The response team, made up of 110 emergency service personnel, took part in a “no-notice” evacuation drill at Spencerbeck House high-rise block in Ormesby where first responders were given no forewarning and students volunteered to play the victims.
This type of drill exercise is intended to offer assurance to residents living in tall buildings, following the outcomes and lessons learnt from the Grenfell Enquiry. The drill ensures that the emergency services are trained and equipped to fight fires and conduct search and rescue for communities living in tall buildings in the Cleveland area.
RRT Middlesbrough have worked closely with the region’s emergency services since 2019, supporting their teams at various emergency situations, training exercises and events. The RRT is formed of volunteers from the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and is dedicated to putting compassion into action by providing practical support to emergency services across the country.
“I would like to say a huge thank you to the RRT for all their support. They have supplied us with lovely food and refreshments after a strenuous training exercise. Especially with the cold nights at this time of year, the support is really appreciated, and it has really made a huge difference for all the emergency service personnel out here this evening.”
Exercise Co-ordinator for Cleveland Fire Brigade
Steve Gales
