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Supply chain issues in the fire and security industry
Since the corona pandemic introduced the world to the concept of ‘the new normal’, nothing is normal anymore. A simple incident can be disastrous for something as vital as the supply chain as we have seen with the blockage of…
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Omicron: entire fire station left without firefighters as brigade sees ‘severe’ shortages
A fire and rescue station was left with no firefighters available for duty, as the spread of Omicron hit the fire and rescue service in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Multiple other stations have been left with fire engines…
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FBU fears underreporting of Covid infections in the fire service as minister fails to provide data
The government has failed to provide details of the number of Covid deaths and cases reported by employers in the fire service, after being asked to do so in a Parliamentary Question and through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request…
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AFOA seminar on Overcoming Impacts of Covid on Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Services
The devastating effects of the global pandemic on the air-travel industry are well known. The Airport Fire Officers Association (AFOA) invites members and associates to attend its online seminar on Thursday, 25 March in which a panel of speakers will…
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Fire Service and Health Board Collaborate to enhance Covid-19 vaccine roll-out
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service are collaborating with Hywel Dda University Health Board to enhance the roll out of the Covid-19 vaccine to the communities of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. With the next phase of their Covid-19…
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Fire service offers support for vaccination roll-out
As the rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations begins around the country, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) continues to offer support to the health sector during the pandemic. Having already seen staff from various parts of the Service helping with training…
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COVID-19 hygienic hook for first responders

Door handles, doorbells or elevator buttons have become with the COVID-19 dread obstacles to avoid the transmission of the virus. Light of Night, a well-known two way communication and security company, is proud to be distributing Yanook. A small versatile…

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De-Wipe | Supporting First Responders and Key Workers through uncertain times

After fire decontamination wipe manufacturer De-Wipe is thrilled to be protecting the ongoing health of UK first responders and key workers in vital industries such as utilities, construction and transport during the COVID-19 crisis with decon wipes that contain crucial…

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Lockdown challenge launched to offset coronavirus fundraising decline

We may all be locked down, but this spring and summer The Fire Fighters Charity is asking its supporters to embrace self-isolation and social distancing, by taking on the Fire Family Challenge. Whether by themselves or with those closest to…

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Stay Home: now is not the time to quit

A message from the Norfolk Resilience Forum Residents in Norfolk are being thanked for continuing to stay at home and helping fight the spread of Covid 19, but they need to keep up the good work. Tom McCabe, Chair of…