NewsProfessional Development NFCC to launch pioneering Direct Entry Scheme Fire Editor Aug 11, 2022 A recruitment campaign will begin in September through appointed recruitment experts at Reed Specialist Recruitment…
Best PracticeNews NFCC launch Standard Data Collection Requirements to support Home Fire Safety… Fire Editor Aug 1, 2022 The Standard Data Requirement for the Person Centred Framework is intended as best practice guidance, giving each…
Best PracticeNews Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service rated Good by HMICFRS Fire Editor Aug 1, 2022 It is the second inspection in a row that the Service has been graded 'Good', re-affirming their position as one of…
Best PracticeNews Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service praised by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate Fire Editor Aug 1, 2022 Inspectors assessed how effectively and efficiently the service prevents and protects the public against fires and…
Best PracticeNewsOrganisational Culture Fire and Rescue Services improving – but more change urgently needed Fire Editor Aug 1, 2022 Fire and rescue services in England are improving but further change is urgently needed – particularly on culture…
NewsProfessional Development Ofsted rates Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service ‘Good’ for… Fire Editor Jul 14, 2022 The service was rated 'Outstanding' in providing personal development for apprentices as well as for their…
NewsProfessional Development Improving staff’s learning and development Fire Editor Jul 14, 2022 To help overcome these challenges, the team have explored and implemented the use of XVR (virtual reality) to…
Health and WellbeingNews Firefighting shown to be carcinogenic Fire Editor Jul 5, 2022 Occupational exposure as a firefighter has been classified as carcinogenic to humans by IARC, the leading global…
Fire & Emergency ResponseNews Regional Roundup February 2022 Fire Editor Mar 30, 2023 Avon Fire Authority select preferred candidate for new Chief Fire OfficerAvon Fire Authority has named Assistant…
NewsProfessional Development Leadership and People Fire Standards out for consultation Fire Editor Jun 30, 2022 Both fire standards have been developed to bring clarity about leadership roles and to establish expectations of…
NewsOrganisational Culture KFRS first emergency service to achieve LGBTQ+ standard Fire Editor Jun 24, 2022 Awarded by national charity, Opening Doors, the standard is given to organisations that commit to strengthening…
NewsProfessional Development NIFRS Learning and Development Centre Ministerial Visit Fire Editor Jun 14, 2022 Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann cut the first sod on the £42.6 million final phase of the Northern…
Best PracticeNews Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Fire Standard is published Fire Editor Jun 10, 2022 The Fire Standards Board (FSB) has announced the launch of the eleventh professional Fire Standard: Emergency…
Health and WellbeingNews Innovative mental health boosting benches unveiled to mark Charity Patron’s… Fire Editor Jun 1, 2022 The Charity unfurled the bunting and proudly flew the Union Jack as it welcomed guests from local fire and rescue…
Health and WellbeingNews Second HWFRS fire engine delivered to Poland to support Ukraine firefighters Fire Editor May 25, 2022 All UK Fire Services were asked to donate any equipment and vehicles that were due to be replaced, decommissioned…