Firefighting1 day agoFire stations closure plan abandonedChief fire officer says they listened to the public and will now focus on recruitment. 1 day ago14 Apr 2026Fire station closure plans set to be abandonedA proposal to shut three on-call fire stations is no longer recommended, a chief fire officer says.14 Apr 202613 Apr 2026Marathon in firefighter kit will 'honour memories'Chris Dabell is running the London Marathon in memory of those killed in the Bicester Motion fire last year.13 Apr 20268 Apr 2026Photos found of London's first public firefightersThe images were uncovered during an inventory of the London Fire Brigade's historic collection.8 Apr 20266 Apr 2026Recruitment push for on-call firefightersPeople are sought to be on call for Uttoxeter station between the hours of 09:00 and 17:00.6 Apr 202631 Mar 2026Firefighters back strike action in row over cutsFBU says 94% of firefighters who took part in consultative ballot voted in favour of strike action.31 Mar 202626 Mar 2026More fire engines must be available, says reportInspectors note "several improvements" since their last visit, but say more is still needed.26 Mar 202610 Mar 2026City's volunteer fire station seeks more membersThe charity says it currently has 10 on-call firefighters who also have other full-time jobs.10 Mar 20264 Mar 2026First all-female fire crew in 20 years on-callThe five women are Oxfordshire's first all-female fire crew for 20 years.4 Mar 2026...
