''Hero Squad'' was a

children's television Children's television series (or children's television shows) are Television show, television programs designed specifically for Child, children. They are typically characterised by easy-going content devoid of sensitive or adult themes and are ...

programme that aired on the

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from the years of 2012 till 2013. It followed six children around the UK that were trained up by the various emergency services around the UK, who then took part in a staged rescue. Throughout the process of the series the children learnt vital skills needed to be in the emergency services from The Cadets,

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, Water Rescue, Mountain Rescue and Air Ambulance. The series was hosted by

Rav Wilding Ravin Mika Wilding (born 16 October 1977) is a British television presenter and former police officer who served with the British Transport Police and Metropolitan Police Service. Prior to joining the police, Wilding served in the British Ar ...

and was renewed for a second series, which was aired from 9 October 2013 to 11 December 2013 .

Format

''Hero Squad'' followed six children aged 12–14 as they experienced training from all the

emergency service Emergency services and rescue services are organizations that ensure public safety, security, and health by addressing and resolving different emergencies. Some of these agencies exist solely for addressing certain types of emergencies, while oth ...

s around the

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. The program was hosted by

who lead the children along with a guest mentor for each episode. At the end of the training a "Squad Leader" was elected by the mentor and Wilding; the "Squad Leader" would then lead the other five children in the staged rescue operation using the services state-of-the-art equipment. At the end of the episode, a comment from the mentor was made stating how well they feel the child has done.

References

{{Reflist 2012 British television series debuts 2010s British children's television series