FeaturesFire & Emergency Response Facing the heat: operational lessons from a large-scale BESS fire in… FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 Jon Bird - Gloucestershire Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are an emerging risk category for fire and…
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FeaturesFire & Emergency Response Are we prepared for the next decade of extreme weather? FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 Ben Brook Flooding has once again affected communities across the UK in recent weeks, placing…
FeaturesOrganisational Culture Blitz fire chief’s gallantry medals to go under the hammer for Fire Fighters… FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 A significant medal group awarded to Major Frank Whitford “Gentleman” Jackson, the decorated Great War veteran who…
FeaturesHealth and Wellbeing Playing for Keeps FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 When Chris Kirby joined the fire service in 1998, it was a very different world. During almost 30 years, he…
FeaturesProfessional Development Adapting to change: fire and rescue training in the face of emerging challenges FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 As fire risks evolve with new technologies, materials and climate pressures, fire and rescue services are pushed…
FeaturesFire Prevention & Protection Increasing risks of solar panel fires Dave Sloggett Jun 18, 2026 Technology correspondent Dr Dave Sloggett examines how the rise of solar power is introducing new and growing fire…
FeaturesTechnology & Innovation How innovation is shaping the UAE and wider GCC FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 The fire sector in the UAE and wider GCC is evolving beyond traditional compliance models. Terry Johnson FIFireE,…
FeaturesFire Prevention & Protection Helping young people help themselves FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 West Yorkshire’s FireWork pilot to help young people improve their employability is to return for another year.…
FeaturesOrganisational CultureUncategorised Blazing a trail FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 Lucy MacLeod has had a diverse career within the fire service, taking on many roles. As well as her core…
FeaturesHealth and Wellbeing Parkinson’s and the fire service: an emerging concern FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 The firefighters’ Parkinson’s support group is a new initiative set up to provide support and improve understanding…
FeaturesOrganisational Culture A critical moment for reform: reflections on the state of fire and rescue FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 Sir Andy Cooke QPM DL As His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Fire & Rescue Services, I am pleased to…
FeaturesHealth and Wellbeing Frontline service sector stress rates ‘higher than average’ FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 Dr Ravi Gil More than 776,000 people are stressed due to work, according to Health and Safety…
FeaturesProfessional Development The case for a National Fire Academy FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 Steve McGuirk Command in the fire and rescue service has never been more demanding, not simply because…
FeaturesHealth and Wellbeing Reframing vulnerability: reflections on Fire Fighters Charity’s winter appeal FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 Lorna King Fire Fighters Charity has just released its winter appeal, and as demand for its services…