FIRE Magazine

30/07/2025

We are proud to announce TECHNICAL RESCUE INTERNATIONAL are sponsoring the award category 'Technical Rescue of the Year Award' at next year's Global Search & Rescue Excellence Awards taking place in May 2026.

Technical Rescue International specialise in the provision of technical rescue training and bespoke training packages for operations in high risk environments internationally.

https://technicalrescueinternational.co.uk/

25/07/2025

FLOAT TO LIVE: ONE TECHNIQUE THAT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE - This week, Cullercoats Bay in North Tyneside – home to the RNLI lifeboat station – witnessed an amazing show of life-saving solidarity in the build up to

Read more here: https://fire-magazine.co.uk/float-to-live-one-technique-that-could-save-your-life

15/07/2025

Avon Fire & Rescue Service celebrates Bristol Pride with their local community.

Over the weekend, Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) joined thousands in celebrating one of Bristol’s most anticipated events – Bristol Pride. Taking place on Saturday, 12 July, the Service celebrated with members of its local community and beyond ahead of taking part in the vibrant parade march which began its journey at Castle Park, moving through the streets of the city before reaching Millenium Square. Read more: https://fire-magazine.co.uk/avon-fire-rescue-service-celebrates-bristol-pride-with-their-local-community

Avon Fire & Rescue Service

01/07/2025

We're excited to announce that nominations for this year's Excellence in Fire & Emergency Awards are now **OPEN**

Use this link to visit the webpage and submit your nominations now. The window closes at midnight on Monday 15th September 2025. Good luck! 🏆🥳🚒

https://fire-magazine.co.uk/efe-awards

25/06/2025

We are excited to announce that Smith Myers are sponsoring the Lifetime Achievement Award at next year's Global Search and Rescue Awards taking place in London on 15th May.

Smith Myers have led the Mobile Phone Detection & Location System (MPDLS) market since 1987. Speaking about this year's ceremony - “We were proud to sponsor and present this prestigious award in such apposite surroundings. We have kept engineering at the heart of our business for 38 years,” said Peter Myers, Co-Founder of Smith Myers.

“Staying closely involved with this community is one of our core tenets,” added Andrew Munro, Managing Director at Smith Myers. “Only by listening to the experiences and needs of SAR professionals can we continue to evolve ARTEMIS MPDLS to meet the fast-changing operational challenges they face every day.”

Check our their website here: https://smithmyers.com/

24/06/2025

● Be part of the eleventh annual awards from FIRE magazine and have your brand aligned with one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies in the fire and emergency services
● You can attend the event itself and be there to celebrate the achievements of the fire and rescue services
● Network with fire services and other organisations at the awards ceremony and lunch
● Have your company logo on all the promotional material before and after the event
● Show your support for best practice within the fire and emergency services

Get in touch to find out more or to secure your package now - email: [email protected]

18/06/2025

Asian Fire Service Association National Advisor Professor Jagtar Singh has been awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours. Read more here: https://fire-magazine.co.uk/kings-birthday-honour-for-afsas-professor-jagtar-singh-cbe

18/06/2025

Peter Davies, former Chair of the Firefighters Charity, has been awarded an OBE for services to charity in the King’s Birthday Honours. Read more here: https://fire-magazine.co.uk/long-serving-fire-fighters-charity-volunteer-awarded-kings-birthday-honour

Fire Fighters Charity

16/06/2025

News:

At the Fire Authority’s Annual General Meeting on Monday, June 9th, 2025, Councillor John Davies of Pembrokeshire was elected Chair and Councillor Matthew Crowley of Neath Port Talbot was elected Deputy Chair.

16/06/2025

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) warmly welcomes the announcement of the King’s Birthday Honours by His Majesty the King, which includes the recognition of several members of the fire and rescue services community. National Fire Chiefs Council - NFCC

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) warmly welcomes the announcement of the King’s Birthday Honours by His Majesty the King, which includes the recognition of several members of the fire and rescue services community. NFCC Chair, Phil Garrigan, commended those recognised for their outstanding ...

12/06/2025

https://fire-magazine.co.uk/spending-review-omission-of-fire-and-rescue-concerning-say-fire-chiefs National Fire Chiefs Council - NFCC

Responding to the Spending Review, delivered today by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Chair, Phil Garrigan, comments.