Major incidents across UK puts strain on fire services – ‘Scale of these fires is set to continue’
July 28, 2022
The capital was one of 15 areas around the UK to declare a major incident with fires starting on a day which saw a record temperature of 40.3C (104.5F). Read More
Fire services across UK donate kit and equipment to support Ukrainian firefighters
March 21, 2022
Fire services across the UK are donating thousands of items of kit and equipment to support firefighters on the frontline in Ukraine. Read More
Fire crews in London and Greater Manchester to be given bullet proof vests
March 17, 2022
Firefighters in London and Greater Manchester will be given bullet proof vests, first-aid equipment and training on how to deal with terrorist attacks. Read More
Government confirms implementation of ‘Harper’s Law’
December 3, 2021
Emergency workers will receive greater protection from violent criminals after the Government confirms ‘Harper’s Law’ will be added to the statute book. Read More
Protect firefighters from cancer, demands Union
September 30, 2019
The Fire Brigades Union has called on the government to take action to protect firefighters, after research uncovered that they are being exposed to dangerously high levels of harmful chemicals. Read More
Female firefighters at risk of PTSD, study finds
May 23, 2019
Female firefighters are at a greater risk of developing symptoms of PTSD and experiencing suicidal thoughts than male firefighters, according to a new study. Read More
Fire in Enfield threatens to cause M25 disruption
March 1, 2016
Ten fire engines and 50 firefighters have been called to a fire in Enfield in the early hours of this Read More
Comment: never take fire safety for granted
October 1, 2015
The explosion in China this summer is a stark reminder that fire safety should never be taken for granted. As Read More