Cultural and religious needs of patients
This document outlines best practice cultural and religious care for patients, including care at the time of death. It has been put together with input from chaplains of different faiths from within the Chaplaincy Team. All patients have pastoral and spiritual needs, and chaplains can help hospital colleagues in meeting those needs through offering a […]
AFSA Members Honoured in King’s Birthday Honours
Shahbaz Shah Awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours Lancashire firefighter Shahbaz Shah has been awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours list, recognising his exceptional service to the fire and rescue sector. Shahbaz, who has served with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service for over 17 […]
The 2015 Nepal Earthquake: A Decade on
On 25 April 2015, a devastating earthquake struck Nepal, claiming nearly 9,000 lives and injuring tens of thousands more. In the chaos of that disaster, international search and rescue teams from across the world mobilised to provide urgent aid. Among them was a member of the United Kingdom International Search and Rescue Team, deployed on […]
Ben Taylor is running the London Marathon for Fire Fighters Charity
I’m honoured to be running the London Marathon this year in support of The Firefighters Charity, an incredible organisation dedicated to supporting firefighters and their families in times of need. https://www.justgiving.com/page/ben-taylor-2026
AFSA Charity Walk – 23 Aug 2025
AFSA Charity Walk – 23 Aug 2025
AFSA Devevelopment Weekend
AFSA Devevelopment Weekend that took place at Highfields Fire Station and was hosted by Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service.
Guy Martin trains at Fire Service College for TV series
Capita’s Fire Service College (FSC) hosted Guy Martin at its training site in Moreton-in-Marsh for an episode of his four-part Proper Jobs series. Martin took part in intensive firefighter training, experiencing the physical and technical demands of the role. He underwent instruction in casualty extraction using heavy rescue tools and performed a rescue from a […]
FBU welcomes transfer of fire from Home Office to MHCLG
Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, today made a written statement confirming that responsibility for fire will move from the Home Office to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. It reads: “On 4 September 2024 I announced that the Government would respond in full to the Grenfell Phase 2 Inquiry report within six months. […]
The Blue Light Show – London’s premier event for the emergency services. 18/19 June 2025
Would you like to attend London’s premier event for the emergency services? Join 80+ expert speakers tackling critical topics, including collaboration, interoperability, staffing, culture, health and wellbeing, and procurement across 4 theatres. Experience hands-on training in 10-Second Triage, insights from the Exit Project, and inspiring classes on the First Responder Stage. – all CPD accredited. […]
NFCC responds to today’s Machinery of Government change
Responding to today’s announcement from the Prime Minister that fire and rescue will be transferred from the Home Office to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) with effect from 1 April, National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Chair, Mark Hardingham, said: “We welcome the transfer of fire and rescue to the Ministry of […]