USAR teams from West Yorkshire, Lancashire, Merseyside, and Lincolnshire participated in the scenario, which was designed to test operational capability, interoperability, and coordinated response to a complex urban disaster environment. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service provided Enhanced Logistic Support (ELS), enabling the exercise to run as a fully self‑sustained multi‑agency deployment.
Front‑line paramedics and Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART) from Yorkshire Ambulance Service and North West Ambulance Service also took part, working closely with fire and rescue personnel to manage casualty extraction, triage, and treatment within challenging hazardous conditions.
Watch Manager Mark Milner said:
“Exercises like Broken City are essential for ensuring that our specialist rescue teams and partner agencies can come together effectively during real incidents. The high level of technical knowledge, teamwork, and professionalism shown throughout the exercise demonstrates the strength of our regional resilience arrangements.”
WYFRS extends its sincere thanks to the organisations and partners who contributed to the success of the day, including:
- First Bus, for providing a vehicle used as a major training prop.
- Bradford College, for supplying student volunteers to act as casualties.
- Rapid Relief, for delivering catering support to all participating crews.
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WYFRS Drone Team for the amazing videos.
Broken City offered an invaluable opportunity for all participating agencies to showcase specialist skills, learn from one another, and strengthen the coordinated response capability that underpins national resilience.
