100% volunteer-run. Rated Outstanding by DEFRA. 532 lives saved. We specialise in water-based SAR and Flood Rescue across South Worcestershire.
We believe every rescue team should have the clearest possible picture of what is happening around them. Our mission is to bring shared situational awareness to Search and Rescue — helping crews coordinate, make better decisions and keep more people safe.
Bring people, assets, hazards and live intelligence into one shared operational view.
Make trusted information available to the right people, wherever the response is happening.
Turn situational awareness into faster, safer decisions for communities affected by flooding.
100% volunteer-run, specialising in water-based Search and Rescue and Flood Rescue operations. Rated Outstanding by DEFRA Fire Service National Resilience Assurance Team.
Specially maintained boats and vehicles for effective operations in challenging flood conditions.
Trained team members equipped to perform rescues in fast-moving water using specialised techniques.
On-call teams ready to respond to flooding emergencies, working alongside emergency services.
Helping teach young people and communities how to stay safe in and around water.
Supporting local events and festivals as First Responders, raising awareness around flooding dangers.
Committed to supporting Martyn's Law and public safety at events and gatherings.
Since 2012, SWFR has deployed to major flood events across England, saving 532 lives and assisting over 3,000 people.
Initial deployment supporting flood-affected communities across the Midlands region.
MASHA deployment for South Worcester (Operation Nemo) - major regional flooding response.
Deployed to the North West to support severe flooding operations.
Placed on standby by National Resilience for potential nationwide deployment.
Responded to flooding across the South West Region.
Return deployment to the Midlands during autumn flooding events.
Deployed to Shropshire for flood rescue and welfare support operations.
Most recent deployment to Northamptonshire flood-affected areas.
Rated Outstanding by the Fire Service National Resilience Assurance Team
We have a National Tactical Advisor within our team
Working name of Water Rescue UK, Registered Charity No. 1169489
All team members are trained First Responders
GoTAK is the Official Operational Sponsor of South Worcester Flood Rescue, providing the TAK-based situational awareness technology that strengthens our operational readiness and helps our crews coordinate mission-critical flood response when the water rises.
Meet our supportersWorcestershire County Council shares water safety and heat safety advice as temperatures rise — a timely reminder as warm weather draws more people to open water.
South Worcester Flood Rescue launches device donation campaign. Donate old phones, tablets, laptops and accessories to support our water-based SAR and flood rescue operations.
South Worcester Flood Rescue volunteers deployed to Dorset alongside Surf Life Saving GB partners to assist Dorset Police in locating a missing person.