Firefighters

PGI has announced that its BarriAire Carbon Shield Elite Pro hoods are now certified to the newly introduced NFPA 1970 particulate-blocking standard for structural firefighting PPE.

Firefighters from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service have achieved national recognition after being crowned Best Breathing Apparatus Team and the title of Overall Best Team at the National Breathing Apparatus Challenge.

London Fire Brigade has carried out a training exercise at the Royal Academy of Music to test emergency rescue and salvage procedures for historic sites.

As awareness grows around the hidden health risks of contaminated PPE, Lanna Deamer visits Hunter Apparel Solutions in Derry to see how the company is rethinking firefighter kit – from smarter sizing and tracking to award-winning decontamination technology.

The executive council of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) is recommending that members accept a pay offer of 3.2%, with additional commitments to discuss pay progression and other additional payments.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service has added two new 4×4 Can-Am Traxter vehicles to its fleet as part of preparations for the 2025 wildfire season.

Responding to emergencies is inherently risky, but the use of robotics can significantly reduce these dangers while offering additional benefits in improving response times and overall safety. Mark Gosling, Group Manager Operational Development at Kent Fire & Rescue Service, shares his journey with firefighting robots and the impact they’re having on the future of emergency response.

A new international standard, BS EN ISO 23616:2024, is setting clear guidance for firefighter PPE care. Simon Hunter explains how Hunter’s Deconology technology is helping services across the UK and Ireland lead the way in protection and compliance.

Fire Service College celebrates 50 years of training excellence with a royal visit and a look to the future. Lanna Deamer, Deputy Editor, reports from Moreton-in-Marsh on the anniversary celebrations and the unveiling of a new training facility.

Underground rescue operations present unique and complex challenges for firefighters and search and rescue teams, from poor visibility to communication breakdowns. Pierre-Yves Le Guen, Director of Product Marketing at SYSNAV, discusses how advanced communication systems and indoor tracking technologies are vital to ensuring safety and coordination in these hazardous environments.