Firefighting17 hrs agoFive plaques honour firefighters who died on dutyThe plaques at Rotherham fire station highlight the loss of life in service by crew members.17 hrs ago2 days agoFirefighters and public 'knowingly put at risk' during summer wildfiresCrews and control centre staff say the fires were relentless with many firefighters still off work injured.2 days ago2 days ago'Tactical plans' drawn up to tackle wildfiresThe fire service says Swinley Forest is one of nine high risk sites it has identified.2 days ago3 days agoFire service making progress, say inspectorsGloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is graded good in five out of 10 areas by government inspectors.3 days ago4 days agoWildfires are UK's 'new reality', MPs warnMPs say the UK needs firefighting aircraft, tougher prevention measures and a new wildfire strategy.4 days ago4 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.4 days ago5 days agoRecord numbers apply to service after heath blazeApplications to become an on-call firefighter double in the latest recruitment campaign since Dunwich.5 days ago15 Oct 2026Fire service to trial tweaks to entry requirementsThe fire service says the changes will apply to its wholetime firefighters' recruitment process.15 Oct 20268 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 2026...
