Fire and rescue news

News article  —  16 August 2023

Avon Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) is not effectively gathering and recording up-to-date risk information, and its mobilisation system is unreliable and crashes during 999 calls.

News article  —  19 July 2023

Today we published the terms of reference for a thematic inspection of the handling of misconduct in fire and rescue services.

News article  —  24 May 2023

Today we published a causes of concern revisit letter relating to Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.

News article  —  10 May 2023

We are pleased to announce the launch of the positive practice portal – an online platform developed by the National Fire Chiefs’ Council with support from HMICFRS.

News article  —  10 May 2023

She will provide additional support across fire and rescue service inspections, and the wider work of the inspectorate.

News article  —  19 April 2023

Today we published a causes of concern revisit letter relating to North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

News article  —  30 March 2023

Staff reported allegations of bullying, harassment and discrimination in every fire and rescue service in England – and recent headlines about misconduct may be just the tip of the iceberg.

News article  —  24 February 2023

Today we published cause of concern revisit letters relating to Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and London Fire Brigade.

News article  —  15 February 2023

Today we published cause of concern letters relating to Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.

News article  —  20 January 2023

The Government needs to reform the fire sector as a matter of urgency, or else firefighters will not be able to provide the best possible service to the public.