Fire Tech Talks

This page provides supporting documentation for the ‘Fire Tech Talks’ produced by the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service, The Institution of Fire Engineers, and the University of Edinburgh, supported by funding from the Fire Service Research and Training Trust. Click on image to the right to be taken to the videos.

Tech talks - Two fire fighters in full breathing apparatus equipment

Latest digital editions

FIRE May 2026

Fewer firefighters, longer response times: The FBU’s Steve Wright discusses cuts to the Service and the changing role of the firefighter.
Why water is the new frontline risk: Firefighters are trained for flames, but in Cheshire water is demanding more resources
Fire Knowledge Insights: Firefighter deaths are treated as isolated tragedies allowing preventable failures to repeat

FIRE April 2026

Flying into the future: How two fire and rescue veterans are helping to build the UK’s drone capability for the emergency services.
Risk to firefighters from new construction and design: New building methods, regulatory pressures and skills shortages may be introducing unintended risks
Fire in historic buildings: Reflections following the Glasgow Union Street fire

FIRE March 2026

Pacific Palisades: One year on: what the Palisades tell us about fires of the future.
Climate: Are we prepared for the next decade of extreme weather?
Blitz medals: The man who saved St Paul’s: a Blitz hero’s medals go under the hammer.
Fire Sport UK: Playing for keeps: the Sheffield festival reigniting Fire Sport UK.

FIRE February 2026

The evolution of UK fire safety: Exploring how past incidents have shaped our landscape.
Excellence in Fire & Emergency Awards 2026: The 12th edition of the prestigious Excellence in Fire & Emergency Awards will take place on November 27 in London.
Blazing a trail: From frontline firefighting to mental health advocacy and children’s books, Lucy MacLeod has turned experience into lasting impact.

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