Concordat on firefighters’ health
Firefighters are to receive tailor-made, research-backed health checks and monitoring aimed at improving their physical and mental health during and after service.
Fire and rescue
More to do on fire service culture
The fire and rescue sector has made some good progress nationally but government needs to press ahead with reforms, according to the chief inspector of fire and rescue services.
Bullying allegations ‘at every fire and rescue service’
Bullying, harassment and discrimination allegations have been reported by staff in every fire and rescue service in England, an inspection report has found.
Advice on evacuating disabled residents
The Government has announced that it will not be implementing ‘personal emergency evacuation plans’ (PEEPs) to ensure disabled residents can evacuate residential buildings in the event of a fire.
Delivering good governance in fire and rescue
As a former chief fire officer, I was delighted to be invited to deliver a series of workshops on good governance at the LGA’s recent annual fire conference in Gateshead.
Consultation launched on fire service governance
The Government has reiterated its preference for fire and rescue services to be accountable to a single, elected individual, in its long-awaited fire reform White Paper.
Delivering transformation
The latest round of inspections of fire and rescue services highlights many areas worthy of praise.