News Nominations Open for the Excellence in Fire & Emergency Awards 2026 FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 Nominations are now open for the Excellence in Fire & Emergency Awards 2026, providing an opportunity to…
FeaturesOrganisational Culture NFCC celebrates safeguarding milestones FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 An opportunity to look back on milestones and achievements – and a look forward to what comes next; that was the…
FeaturesHealth and Wellbeing Firefighters to benefit from health support during and after service FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 The government has launched a firefighters’ concordat, focused on health and wellbeing and built-in partnership…
FeaturesFire & Emergency Response Beyond the flames: why water is now a frontline risk FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 At Cheshire Fire and Rescue, a new Water Safety Strategy is aiming to cut the number of water-based incidents that…
FeaturesFire & Emergency Response The rising impact of climate change FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 In February 2026, a new study found that deadly wildfires in central and southern Chile were made about 200 per…
FeaturesFire & Emergency Response Fewer firefighters, longer response times and more fires Andrew Chilvers Jun 18, 2026 For Steve Wright, firefighting is in the blood. The general secretary of the FBU has been a member of the fire…
FeaturesOrganisational Culture Fixing a Service in crisis FIRE Magazine Apr 23, 2026 Louise Harrison is not one to shy from a challenge. After arriving at Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue as chief…
FeaturesTechnology & Innovation Flying into the future Andrew Chilvers Jun 18, 2026 When Darryl Ashford-Smith and Lee Newman formed their working partnership, UK Emergency Robotics Responders Org…
FeaturesOrganisational Culture Breaking through the barriers FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 For Kathryn Billing, CFO at Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service, March 8 was a day that had long been ringed on her…
FeaturesOrganisational Culture Enough of the abuse FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has been supporting the LGBTQI+ community – within the Service and in the…
FeaturesOrganisational Culture Recognising excellence Andrew Chilvers Jun 18, 2026 Technology has always been an important part of the Fire and Rescue Service. Over the decades, it has adopted new…
FeaturesFire Prevention & Protection Supermarket solar: a bright idea with serious safety questions FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 Stuart Patience There is a huge difference between making solar more available and making it safe. Right now,…
FeaturesFire Prevention & Protection Risk to firefighters from new construction and design Tony Prosser Jun 18, 2026 Demand for new homes, factories, warehouses and data centres is greater and delivery more necessary than almost any…
FeaturesFire Prevention & Protection Part of the community FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 For Peter Rickard, CFO at Cleveland Fire Brigade, community work is among the most rewarding aspects of the…
FeaturesFire Prevention & Protection The BESS challenge: learning to let it burn Andrew Chilvers Jun 18, 2026 With the government’s increasing drive for clean energy, it’s no surprise that along with solar farms, wind…