News and communications

Introductory statement by Adrian Thomas, appointed as the independent reviewer of the conditions of service for operational staff in the fire and rescue service.

• Updated: 12 August 2014

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Independent review launched to ensure firefighters' conditions of service support their work of preventing fire.

• Updated: 7 August 2014

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Emergency services have practised dealing with the aftermath of a fatal helicopter accident on a Norfolk military training area.

• Updated: 16 June 2014

Fire Minister Brandon Lewis launches a consultation on proposals to give retained firefighters access to fire service pension benefits.

• Updated: 23 July 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Test your family and friends’ smoke alarms this clock change weekend (31 March 2013).

• Updated: 28 March 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Peter Holland CBE, former Chief Fire Officer of Lancashire Fire and Rescue Authority, will succeed Sir Ken Knight on 28 January 2013.

• Updated: 22 January 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Love to hate your smoke alarm.

• Updated: 18 January 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The distractions of Christmas celebrations can often mean people put fire safety to the back of their minds.

• Updated: 2 December 2011

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

When you change your clocks, test your smoke alarm

• Updated: 25 October 2011

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Keep safe keeping warm Fire and Rescue Services are warning people as the cold Christmas weather continues to bite.

• Updated: 23 December 2010

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The Spirit of Fire Awards recognise acts of selfless sacrifice within the fire and rescue community.

• Updated: 8 June 2010

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government