Fire Brigades Union2 days agoOxfordshire's fire service changes explainedOxfordshire's council says they will improve safety, but there are fears lives will be put at risk.2 days ago4 days agoFire services on verge of 'failure' says unionThe Fire Brigades Union says changes to services in the region are putting both the public and firefighters at risk.4 days ago8 Jan 2026Fire crew train with under-threat rescue vehicleThe specialist appliance at Kidlington Fire Station could be "removed from service" under council plans.8 Jan 202629 Dec 2025Search for family of firefighter killed in an accident in 1937George MacDougall died after falling out of an open sided fire engine near Beauly in 1937. 29 Dec 202512 Dec 2025Firefighters killed in Blitz honoured on plaqueEight firefighters died after they were injured while on duty on the night of 12 December 1940.12 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Firefighters at crisis point, says unionPolitical reporter Emily Hudson explains the number of retained fire crews that are unavailable.10 Dec 20258 Dec 2025Unavailability of fire crews revealedThe Fire Brigades Union is raising concern about the unavailability of fire crews n parts of rural Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight8 Dec 20256 Dec 2025Fire crews face increased cancer risk, report saysLondon firefighters face three times the cancer risk compared to general population, a study finds.6 Dec 20251 Dec 2025Red plaque honours firefighter who died on dutyIt remembers the "ultimate sacrifice" made by Christopher Betts, killed in 1987 when a chimney collapsed.1 Dec 2025...
