Best PracticeFeatures Showcasing best practice: People Programme’s push for continuation learning Lorna King May 17, 2023 In a FIRE exclusive, Ann Millington, People Programme Executive and Chief Executive for Kent Fire and Rescue…
Best PracticeFeatures Speaking truth to power: FIRE talks to new Chief Inspector of Fire and Rescue… Andrew Lynch May 22, 2023 Andy Cooke has taken over from Sir Thomas Winsor as Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire and…
NewsTechnology & Innovation Kent Fire and Rescue Service has selected FireWatch as its new platform for… Fire Editor Aug 17, 2022 The 'win' was secured following a competitive tender award worth around £1m over the term of the contract.
NewsTechnology & Innovation West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service goes live with FireWatch v.7.8 Fire Editor Aug 15, 2022 FireWatch provides WSFRS with a single integrated platform covering HR, Training and Development, Availability and…
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…
FeaturesHealth and Wellbeing Building the foundations for Women’s Fire Service Rugby Lorna King May 17, 2023 England Women's Fire Service Rugby took on the British Police Women in the first of a new rugby teams fixture.…
FeaturesHealth and Wellbeing Need to Exceed Part II: Marathon des Sables Lorna King May 17, 2023 Health and Fitness Correspondent Lorna King reports on a fire officer's participation in the legendary Marathon des…
FeaturesFire Prevention & Protection New building safety regulations depend on collaboration and competence Fire Editor May 17, 2023 As the Building Safety Bill comes into effect, the Fire Sector Federation reports on the importance of…