Firefighting21 hrs agoFire service making progress, say inspectorsGloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is graded good in five out of 10 areas by government inspectors.21 hrs ago1 day agoWildfires are UK's 'new reality', MPs warnMPs say the UK needs firefighting aircraft, tougher prevention measures and a new wildfire strategy.1 day ago2 days agoMan dies in north-west London house fireFire crews were called to Redfern Road in Willesden at about 08:20 BST, the London Fire Brigade says.2 days ago2 days agoRecord numbers apply to service after heath blazeApplications to become an on-call firefighter double in the latest recruitment campaign since Dunwich.2 days ago7 days agoFire service to trial tweaks to entry requirementsThe fire service says the changes will apply to its wholetime firefighters' recruitment process.7 days ago8 Oct 2026Fire chief resigns with 'a real sense of sadness'Louise Harrison will step down in spring, but it is not yet known when a successor will take over.8 Oct 20267 Oct 2026Wildfire-fighting crews 'sent without proper PPE'The Country Land and Business Association calls for more support for firefighters tacking wildfires.7 Oct 20265 Oct 2026'More money needed' to keep fire stations openDorset & Wiltshire Fire Service says it needs more money from council tax payers.5 Oct 202630 Sept 2026Vehicles damaged after accidental battery blazeFirefighters spent about 25 hours at the site after the blaze involving about 150 tonnes of batteries.30 Sept 2026...
