Avon Fire and Rescue Service9 Feb 2026'Firefighters can be strong and manly and still show vulnerability'Two local firefighters become co-hosts of a new podcast aimed at supporting those in the emergency services.9 Feb 20264 Feb 2026Firefighter's lasting legacy 30 years after deathFleur Lombard's death led to changes to firefighters' uniforms and sprinklers in supermarkets.4 Feb 202629 Dec 2025Plans for fire service to move its headquartersAvon Fire and Rescue Service currently share their HQ with Avon and Somerset Police in Portishead.29 Dec 20258 Dec 2025Ex-fire chairman to undergo boundaries training A South Gloucestershire Council committee finds Ben Nutland breached its member code of conduct.8 Dec 202527 Nov 2025Firefighter loses claim of unfair dismissalA tribunal ruled Simon Bailey failed to uphold policy requiring managers to prevent harassment.27 Nov 202514 Oct 2025More obese people being rescued by West fire crewsSpecialist fire service equipment is often being used to help ambulance staff move patients safely.14 Oct 20256 Oct 2025Listing request refused for historic fire stationThe 1930s building faces demolition as Avon and Fire Rescue service says it cannot be modernised.6 Oct 20252 Sep 2025Bristol fire engines and kit delivered to UkraineA fire and rescue service delivers two fire engines and lifesaving equipment directly to Ukraine.2 Sep 202521 Aug 2025Disposable BBQs cause grass fire on public estateThe blaze was caused by two disposable barbeques which ignited dry patches of grass.21 Aug 2025...