Fire

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has strengthened its wildfire response capability after becoming one of six National Wildfire Teams established through the government’s National Resilience programme.

The government’s latest devolution plans could reshape how policing, fire and other public services are governed across England. Simon Angelides and Dr Zoe Cookson of The Consultation Institute examine what the proposed reforms mean for accountability, public trust and why meaningful consultation will be critical to making them work.

Drawing on lessons from the 2023 Underfall Yard fire, Historic England explores why emergency planning, heritage crime prevention and clear salvage priorities are essential to protecting historic sites when every minute counts.

London Fire Brigade’s Borough Commander for Hammersmith and Fulham, Lucy Macleod, has been awarded a prestigious Winston Churchill fellowship.

Fire station leaders play a significant role in improving the physical fitness of their crews, according to new research involving the University of East London.

As AI becomes embedded in everyday technology, emergency services face the challenge of embracing innovation without compromising safety. Mark Rice explores how Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is developing a practical, governance-led approach to AI adoption that balances opportunity with responsibility.

As understanding grows around the long-term cancer risks facing firefighters, attention is shifting beyond the fireground to the hidden dangers inside the fire appliance. Marjeta Samec of Fischer Panda UK explores why in-cab air quality could become the next frontier in firefighter health protection.

London Fire Brigade firefighter Siobhan Priest is using social media to challenge stereotypes, champion women in the fire service and encourage the next generation to see themselves on the frontline. As part of our #SheServesToo campaign, she shares why representation, support and visibility matter more than ever.

Fire Fighters Charity has launched a new five-year strategy and refreshed brand as it aims to double the number of people it supports by 2030 in response to growing demand for specialist health and wellbeing services across the UK fire services community.

London Fire Brigade has celebrated more than six decades of stewarding at The Championships, Wimbledon, with around 180 members of staff volunteering each day to help welcome spectators and keep one of the world’s biggest sporting events running safely.