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…
FeaturesOrganisational CultureProfessional Development “I consider myself really lucky”: What happens when services cultivate… Lorna King Jun 13, 2023 Following our coverage of the London Fire Brigade culture review, Features Editor Lorna King reports on services…
FeaturesFire & Emergency Response Three-tier response and individual decision making: Call for new model following… Dave Sloggett May 17, 2023 Science and Technology Correspondent Dr Dave Sloggett explores the immediate lessons that need to be learnt from…
FeaturesFire & Emergency Response Remembering the great fire of Windsor Castle Tony Prosser May 17, 2023 Thirty years after the Windsor Castle fire, Senior Correspondent Tony Prosser speaks to fire service personnel…
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…
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…