Best PracticeNews 133 women from 28 fire and rescue services to climb Snowdon in aid of The Fire… The Fire Fighters Charity May 31, 2023 The Fire Fighters Charity supports the health and wellbeing of serving and retired fire and rescue service…
Fire & Emergency ResponseHealth and WellbeingNews Most Brits say that emergency workers are undervalued Optical Express May 31, 2023 Despite the fact that one in every two workers (51%) believe that their own job is appreciated by their employer,…
Health and WellbeingNews Discrimination and harassment problems go “right to the top” says Fire Brigades… Fire Brigade Union May 31, 2023 The report notes widespread discrimination, harassment and bullying across Fire and Rescue Services in the UK.
Best PracticeHealth and WellbeingNews Staff report bullying, harassment and discrimination in every fire and rescue… HMIFRS May 31, 2023 Inspectors found examples of racist, homophobic and misogynistic behaviour in a quarter of fire and rescue services…
Fire Protection EquipmentNews Operation Florian Replacement Van Appeal Operation Florian May 31, 2023 Since 1995, Operation Florian have donated vehicles, equipment, supplies and expertise all over the globe. This…
NewsProfessional Development Chief Fire Officer Chris Lowther announced his intention to retire TWFRS Authority May 31, 2023 Chris first joined TWFRS in 1997 and rose through the ranks before being appointed Chief Fire Officer in 2017.
Best PracticeNews Pay deal agreed in Fire Service in win for collective bargaining Fire Brigade Union May 31, 2023 The pay settlement is for 7% backdated to July 2022, plus an additional 5% from July 2023.
Fire & Emergency ResponseNews More than one wildfire a day recorded last Spring Fire Scotland May 31, 2023 New statistics from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) show that during March and April 2022, 95 incidents…
Best PracticeNews First UK firefighters tested for cancer in new life-saving research Fire Brigade Union May 31, 2023 Tyne and Wear Deputy Chief Fire Officer welcomed this research as a ‘huge step forward’ for firefighter safety.
Fire Prevention & ProtectionNews New regulator takes major step forward in ‘landmark moment for building safety’ The Building Safety Regulator Jun 1, 2023 The Building Safety Regulator was established to protect high-rise residents from unsafe building practices in…
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…
NewsOrganisational Culture Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service retains top spot in LGBT+ employer’s list Fire Editor May 20, 2024 In addition, the Service has achieved a Gold award for the second consecutive year in recognition of its LGBT+…
NewsOrganisational Culture FBU leadership recommends acceptance of revised pay offer Fire Editor May 20, 2024 Fire Brigades Union leadership unanimously recommends that members accept revised pay offer. Dates for ballot on…
Fire & Emergency ResponseNews Welsh Firefighters deployed to assist with search and rescue operations in Turkey Fire Editor May 20, 2024 A team of 77 UK International Search and Rescue (UKISAR) experts made up of firefighters and staff from 14 Fire and…
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…