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Project Edward


(Every Day Without A Road Death) is the biggest platform for showcasing good practice in road safety in the UK. Managed by Projects Zero, it is backed by government, the emergency services, highways agencies, road safety organisations and British businesses. It promotes an evidence-led, ‘safe...  read more >

Formation of Professional Recovery Operators Standards Executive (PROSE)


A new safety and standards Executive has been formed consisting of six members, which is focused in order to ensure involvement from organisations with particular expertise and responsibility for frontline leadership:  National Highways (NH)  National Police Chiefs Council (...  read more >

IVR AGM 2023


The Institute of Vehicle Recovery AGM and 40 year celebrations took place on 4 March 2023 in Stratford-upon-Avon. Fellowships were awarded to Tony Le-May from Delmonte Garage and Jason Brice from CMG. Fellowships (FIVR) are awarded to members of the Institute who in the view of the IVR Council...  read more >

The AGM and Gala Dinner 2023 - Celebrating 40 Years of the IVR


The date for the Institute of Vehicle Recovery's 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is Saturday, 4th March, at the Crowne Plaza in Stratford Upon Avon CV37 6YR. The central location of this hotel and the team at the Crowne Plaza who have worked so well with the IVR over past years to...  read more >

IVR EV/Hybrid Recovery Protocol


Nov 22- The latest IVR EV/Hybrid Recovery Protocol for technicians when attending to electric or hybrid vehicles in breakdown or road traffic collision scenarios Version 4 of the protocol includes information for those who are considering use of a vehicle fire blanket. The protocol is...  read more >

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II


We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.  Our thoughts and condolences are with her family and all those who loved her.   Queen Elizabeth Roses   read more >

The Institute Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement


14 July 2022 - The Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) were invited to present at PROFCon 2022, which had a definite flavour of  the emergency services with both the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC), the National Fire Chief’s Council (NFCC) and UK Rescue Organisation (UKRO) in attendance...  read more >

IVR EV/Hybrid Recovery Protocol Update


Jul 22- The latest IVR EV/Hybrid Recovery Protocol for technicians when attending to electric or hybrid vehicles in breakdown or road traffic collision scenarios, has been updated following collaboration with the United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO). Version 3 of the protocol includes...  read more >

Safety Incident Data for Rescue and Recovery


The Institute sees reporting safety incidents as a very important way of identifying problem areas for the rescue and recovery industry.  Without the data, it is difficult for the industry to represent itself with clear evidence about safety and to take a balanced, factual view when making...  read more >

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