Urban Search and Rescue: Kent Fire and Rescue Service's Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team is one of 20 teams set up nationwide as part of the Government's New Dimensions programme, aimed at providing the UK fire and rescue service with the capability to respond to a variety of different incidents including: chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) events, search and rescue scenarios, major flooding and transport incidents. Based in Maidstone, the 30-strong team has been selected from existing KFRS staff and is trained to use specialist equipment capable of handling a range of major emergencies, including terrorist attacks and natural disasters. The team has five modules (used to store a range of equipment) and four lorries - known as prime movers - (to transport the equipment) so that Kent can respond to the full spectrum of rescue needs. USAR capability includes kit to lift, cut and remove concrete and rubble from collapsed structures along with sophisticated equipment for finding casualties, including special cameras and a search dog. The tools they use to penetrate reinforced concrete and metal to gain access to casualties and the use of shoring equipment to allow team members to maintain a safe working position during rescues. They also carry heavy duty cutters, spreaders, shoring and lifting equipment for use at major road traffic collisions. Each USAR team has a four-wheel drive all terrain vehicle (the Bob Cat), to reach areas of disaster sites that would be inaccessible to conventional fire appliances