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.
FeaturesFire Prevention & Protection Snub for sprinklers in schools putting pupils’ lives at risk, insurer warns Fire Editor Jul 7, 2023 Zurich Municipal warns that inconsistent fire safety standards are putting children’s lives and education at risk.
FeaturesTechnology & Innovation Gateway to Hades FIRE Magazine Nov 6, 2023 Science and Technology Correspondent Dr Dave Sloggett looks at how emerging machine learning techniques can help…
FeaturesOrganisational Culture Near miss: a personal reflection on the second firefighters’ national strike of… FIRE Magazine Nov 6, 2023 As Fire Brigades Union members decide whether to accept the revised pay offer, Senior Correspondent Tony Prosser…
FeaturesFire & Emergency Response International rescuers return from earthquake deployment FIRE Magazine Nov 6, 2023 National Fire Chiefs Council Chair Mark Hardingham reflects on the “huge honour” of welcoming the UK International…
FeaturesOrganisational Culture The culture problem: How can we maintain trust in our Fire and Rescue Service? FIRE Magazine Nov 6, 2023 Features Editor Lorna King continues her investigation into service culture
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+…
Best PracticeFeatures Government needs to reform Fire Service “as a matter of urgency” Andy Cooke May 29, 2023 Andy Cooke, His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Fire and Rescue Services, reports on the pressing need for reform as…