Firefighters

Ayrshire College has been appointed the new accrediting body to recognise hundreds of young people across Scotland who are expected to take part in a course led by firefighters.

Having completed a PhD in Sports and Exercise Science, Dr Liam Noll has brought guidance into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service to introduce a first of its kind support system that can be adopted by fire services nationally.

A new five-year training strategy has been implemented which sets out how the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service intends to deliver high quality training for firefighters.

As the Grenfell Tower fire inquiry prepares to release its phase 2 report, Pierre-Yves Le Guen, Director of Product Marketing at SYSNAV, underscores the critical need for advanced fire safety measures in high-rise buildings and industrial facilities.

London Fire Brigade has been working with major companies including Amazon and Deliveroo to share its #ChargeSafe messaging following a significant number of fires involving e-bikes and e-scooters in the capital.

As a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of innovative safety solutions that help to protect workers and critical infrastructure, MSA Safety is driven by the singular purpose of helping to ensure men and women can work in safety.

The modern world is believed to have brought new risks for first responders, incurred by rises in natural and man-made disasters, contemporary lifestyle changes, and global population changes. As a result, firefighters may want to be provided with task-specific PPE solutions to help maintain their safety in the face of new and emerging threats.

In an era marked by climate change and a growing population, rescue missions are increasingly diverse and complex. Ewa Nowak, Marketing Manager for Protective Clothing EMEA at MSA Safety, discusses the latest advancements in rescue clothing designed to meet these new challenges.

Nino Koch, General Manager of MSA Bristol, highlights key considerations in selecting fire-protective clothing to ensure first responders are safe and prepared for evolving environmental challenges.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is readying to build a new two-storey centre to train the next generation of firefighters.