Insights The lessons we keep failing to learn Fire Editor Jun 18, 2026 Firefighter deaths are often treated as isolated tragedies rather than warnings. Without transparency and urgency,…
FeaturesFire Prevention & Protection Fire in historic buildings: reflections following the Glasgow Union Street fire FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 The fire at Glasgow’s Union Street on March 8, 2026, provides a reminder of the challenges associated with managing…
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 & 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…
FeaturesFire & Emergency Response Palisades fire aftermath: a year later FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 Joe Hart I have only ever visited the Pacific Palisades twice in my life. The first time was in…
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…
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…
FeaturesFire Prevention & Protection The evolution of UK fire safety: a review of historical fires FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 Fire has evolved throughout history and continues to do so. Arron Lock MSc MIFireE, fire safety manager at…
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…
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…
Best PracticeFeatures Why it’s crucial to include fire safety in planning FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 Lauren Walker Construction is tough, and everything runs on solid communication and careful…
FeaturesOrganisational Culture Trust, leadership, culture and community FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 Jagtar Singh OBE London Fire Brigade Commissioner Jonathan Smith opened the conference with a steady,…
FeaturesProfessional Development Fire at the turning point: insights from the Fire conference FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 Andrew Chilvers Editor, FIRE magazine Across the world fire safety is going through profound…
FeaturesOrganisational Culture New levy rule to hit fire service budgets FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 Jagtar Singh OBE Recent, significant changes to national policy regarding apprenticeship levy are…