October 9, 2023
In a move designed to ‘excel professional rescue services in the UK’, the two bodies have joined forces to develop a new professional framework. Read More
February 8, 2023
To coincide with the 16th annual National Apprenticeship Week, SFJ Awards spoke to firefighting apprentices across the country. Read More
December 12, 2022
A fire authority has been fined after a firefighter trapped underneath a car broke his legs in more than a dozen places. Read More
August 12, 2022
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has warned that data is showing a major increase in grass, rubbish and open land fires compared to last year. Read More
August 5, 2022
A fire service has been prosecuted after two of its firefighters received serious head injuries after a training exercise. Read More
July 22, 2022
The capital was one of 15 areas in the UK to declare a major incident with fires starting on a day which saw a record temperature of 40.3C. Read More
May 21, 2022
IFSEC Global gets the lowdown on EVACSTAC, a solution designed to provide an alternative evacuation route for residents in tall buildings. Read More
March 30, 2022
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) is opposing plans for firefighters to respond to medical emergencies. Read More
March 16, 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
March 11, 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
January 24, 2022
We speak to Brent Brooks, speaker at this year's Tall Buildings Fire Safety Conference, about the biggest challenges facing the industry. Read More
June 24, 2021
How the technology such as AI, body-worn cameras and drones is being used to improve situational awareness when fighting fires. Read More
March 31, 2021
The London Fire Brigade has announced that it has opened an independently-led external review of its culture. Read More
December 15, 2020
A new agreement has been reached between the Fire Brigades Union and fire service employers to enable firefighters to help deliver the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines in the UK. Read More
September 10, 2020
Dräger has launched its ‘Health for the Firefighter’ campaign to support fire services in driving the cultural changes that are required to protect firefighter health. Read More
July 8, 2020
The Fire Fighters Charity has launched an urgent appeal for new donors after its usual fundraising income fell by around £200,000 a month during the lockdown period. Read More