FeaturesTechnology & Innovation Fire safety in 2026: a smarter, safer and more connected future FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 Phil Daniell The fire and life safety industry is entering a new era where connectivity and automation are…
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 RPEEPs: Strengthening evacuation planning in higher-risk residential buildings FIRE Magazine Jun 18, 2026 From April 6, 2026, new regulations introducing residential personal emergency evacuation plans, known as RPEEPs,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
FeaturesOrganisational Culture Blazing a trail FIRE Magazine Jun 19, 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…
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…