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
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…
Best PracticeNews Government needs to urgently reform the fire service, says Chief Inspector Fire Editor Jan 27, 2023 The Government needs to reform the fire sector as a matter of urgency, or else firefighters will not be able to…
Best PracticeNews HWFRS Cause for Concern discharged after reinspection by HMICFRS Fire Editor Jan 23, 2023 During the following 11 months, the Service worked hard to address the areas raised by the Inspectorate and was…
Best PracticeFeatures Shining a light on what fire and rescue services are doing right Andy Cooke May 22, 2023 In the first of his exclusive columns for FIRE magazine, Andy Cooke, His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Fire and…
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…
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…
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 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 PracticeFeatures State of Fire 2021: Frustration grows at lack of progress Catherine Levin May 17, 2023 Following the third and final report by Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services,…
NewsOrganisational Culture New Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service Fire Editor Apr 4, 2022 Andy Cooke has been appointed as Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services. He…
Best PracticeFeatures Recommendations and reform: An interview with Sir Tom Winsor Catherine Levin May 22, 2023 At the end of March 2022, Sir Thomas Winsor will step down as Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary and…
Best PracticeFeatures State of Fire 2021: Frustration grows at lack of progress Catherine Levin May 17, 2023 Following the third and final report by Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services,…
Best PracticeFeatures London Fire Brigade’s Grenfell response: Working hard, but so much more to… Catherine Levin May 17, 2023 Political Editor Catherine Levin scrutinises the HMICFRS report on London Fire Brigade's response to implementing…
Best PracticeFeaturesProfessional Development Is the writing on the wall for fire and rescue authorities? Catherine Levin Apr 19, 2021 Online conferences are a poor substitute for the real thing and without a trip to Gateshead for the LGA Fire…