In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to plan for the future. 1st Line Defence have always been keen to invest in the latest technology and equipment available, to meet the ever increasing requirements of our clients. It’s also imperative that our teams have the best tools available to be as efficient, flexible […]
1st Line Defence have been keeping busy throughout the lockdown, and one of our UXO Target Investigation Teams have been working on an interesting site in Hampshire where we have recently recovered several WWII 1kg German Incendiary Bombs. Several years ago, 1st Line Defence were commissioned to undertake a Detailed UXO Risk Assessment for a highways […]
1st Line Defence would like to take the opportunity to reassure our clients and suppliers that a business continuity structure is in place across the company. All departments have initiated a work from home plan, and we wanted to reassure you that the entire team is committed to providing our usual high standards of service. 1st […]
During WWII, due to nearby rail infrastructure, our clients site area was selected as a strategic target for Allied bombers. The destruction of this rail link was considered crucial to disrupt German communications and transport links following Operation Overlord; the codename for the Battle of Normandy, the Allied operation that launched the successful invasion of […]
You’ve landed your dream job and you’re on top of the world. You’re feeling motivated and raring to go, but before you can even begin, you and your fellow new starters are required to go through induction training. Induction training shouldn’t have to be boring. This is the first real encounter any new employees will […]
Southend Coastguard Rescue Team were kept busy over the weekend following reports of possible unexploded ordnance found on the beach in Westcliff. Due to the difficulties of the location and tides, the operation of locating, inspecting and disposing of the items took three days. A total of 16 items were identified and photographs sent to […]
Streets in Soho were evacuated yesterday after the discovery of a reported 500kg WWII bomb. Press articles reported that the device was found on a construction site on Dean Street near the Soho Hotel. An EOD team attended and safely removed the bomb overnight to a location where it will be detonated. The find highlights […]
German disposal experts have detonated two unexploded bombs from WWII that were discovered in the western city of Dortmund. Some 14,000 residents were ordered to leave their homes for the operation. The bombs were safely defused in Dortmund’s southwest on Sunday following a large scale evacuation and the closure of the city’s main train station. The city […]
With the end of 2019 upon us, we wanted to take the opportunity to update you all on what’s been going on at 1st Line Defence this year, and share some news and plans for the future. It’s been a very busy year for the company, despite the uncertainly in the sector triggered by Brexit. […]
More than 10,000 people were evacuated from central Turin on Sunday as experts worked to defuse a WWII bomb. Residents of the Italian city were told to vacate a “red zone” in the historic district. A further 50,000 living further away were told either to leave their homes in advance, or to remain inside during […]
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