Firefighter

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.

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.

As record numbers of women join the fire service, signalling a shift towards greater inclusivity across the sector, a new report has found that training and injury-prevention protocols are still largely designed around male physiology.

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has deployed an all-female on-call crew in Abingdon for the first time in two decades, marking a milestone for the service ahead of International Women’s Day [8 March].

The National Fire Chiefs Council has renewed its partnership with the British Animal Rescue and Trauma Care Association, signing a new Memorandum of Understanding to reinforce their shared focus on animal welfare, public safety and firefighter safety during incidents involving animals.

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has warned it is prepared to consider industrial action in response to proposed fire service cuts, as two services secure additional funding following union-led campaigns.

Simon Ash, UK and Ireland Sales Manager at HAIX, explores how PPE manufacturers must prioritise innovation to keep first responders safe in a changing world.

Functional shoe and clothing specialist HAIX has launched the world’s first fire boot featuring GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® EXTRAGUARD technology. The new FIRE EAGLE 2.0 EXG builds on its lightweight fire boot, now deploying this new GORE-TEX material.

With increasing operational demands and climate-driven challenges, selecting the right fire protective clothing is critical to firefighter safety and performance. Here, we outline five core technical considerations – from material composition to multi-system compatibility – to support informed PPE procurement and specification decisions.

More than 20 young people were put through their paces by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service staff in an effort to share life-long skills.