Health and Wellbeing Shocking spike in firefighter mortality rates from cancer Kirsty Gearey Mar 30, 2023 How much more evidence do we need to clarify the fact that firefighters are at greater risk of cancer and other…
Health and WellbeingNews Firefighters complete 3,000 mile row across Atlantic in aid of The Fire Fighters… Fire Editor May 2, 2023 The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge is known as the world's toughest row – and for Stu and Craig, who'd never…
FeaturesHealth and Wellbeing Shocking spike in firefighter mortality rates from cancer Lorna King May 22, 2023 As a recent report found significant overall excess cancer mortality among Scottish firefighters, alongside…
Health and WellbeingNews Blue Light card offers up to 40 percent off this Valentine’s Day Fire Editor Feb 14, 2023 Blue Light Card asked their members how they'd be spending Valentine's this year, with over half reporting that…
Health and WellbeingNews Firefighters far more likely to die from cancer and heart attacks than public Fire Editor Jan 16, 2023 The study, led by UCLan's Professor Anna Stec, was carried out by obtaining mortality records from the National…
FeaturesHealth and Wellbeing To hell and back: Marathon des Sable success Lorna King May 17, 2023 Following our exclusive series on the 'Need to exceed' earlier this year, Features Editor Lorna King provides an…
FeaturesHealth and Wellbeing Fire Service Museum fronts mental health support Lorna King May 17, 2023 The newly opened Fire Service Museum in Romsey, Hampshire, is much more than a traditional exhibition for fire…
Health and WellbeingNews The Fire Fighters Charity proud to be Chosen Charity for prestigious fire awards Fire Editor Dec 7, 2022 The awards evening, which is hosted by Fire Knowledge – publisher of FIRE magazine – honours individuals across the…
FeaturesHealth and WellbeingOrganisational Culture A catch-up with Chief Fire Officer, Phil Shillito Fire Editor May 17, 2023 It's been one month since our new Chief Fire Officer, Phill Shillito has been in post. As part of this change the…
Health and WellbeingNews Firefighters and control staff to start strike ballot after no increased pay offer Fire Editor Dec 5, 2022 If a national strike were to take place, it would be the first national strike since pension action between 2013…
Health and WellbeingNews Case Study: On the Validation of Environmental Sensors Fire Editor Dec 5, 2022 Poplar Harca knew they needed to make their residents' home safer, greener and healthier, and were looking for…
Health and WellbeingNews The Fire Fighters Charity opens family space at its Devon centre, Harcombe House Fire Editor Mar 30, 2023 Furze Cottage will now offer a welcoming space for adults and dependants alike, with activities, toys and games to…
Best PracticeFeaturesHealth and WellbeingOrganisational Culture Hard work but worth it Mark Hardingham May 22, 2023 National Fire Chiefs Council Chair Mark Hardingham reports on recent activity including reviewing the Manchester…
Health and WellbeingNews Kingswood fire crews mark Remembrance 2022 with truck design Fire Editor Nov 11, 2022 Designers worked alongside crews to produce imagery that reflected all aspects of remembrance The artwork features…
Health and WellbeingNews Third HWFRS fire engine delivered to Poland to support Ukraine firefighters Fire Editor Nov 9, 2022 This was the fourth convoy to Poland and the Service's third donation of an appliance.