A dazzling mural has been unveiled at a Hampshire fire station as part of a historic event to launch Black History Month. The vividly coloured six metre by one and a half metre image depicting Afro-Caribbean men and women to…
Fire Service: The Best Workers Are Those Able To “Be Themselves”
“You do the best work when you can be yourself.” This is the message from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service which has set up four network groups to ensure everyone who works for the organisation feels supported. These groups are FireINSPIRE,…
Fire chiefs raise cash for charity
COG-RATULATIONS! This was the message to fire service senior management who took on an epic cycle ride for charity and raised more than £2,000. Members of the Chief Officers Group – known as COG – cycled more than 75 miles…
Bear necessities: More than 100 toys arrive at fire station after unusual appeal
When a firefighter put out a Facebook appeal for a special teddy bear he was in for a BIG surprise – with toy animals arriving at the station in their droves. On-call Crew Manager Richard Scarth put out the social…
Solar saving helps fire service cut carbon footprint
MORE than 1000 tonnes of carbon dioxide has been saved by Hampshire’s fire service as part of their drive to greatly reduce their impact on the environment. The green project, launched in 2012, will also see ongoing carbon reduction that…
Firefighting dynasty hits landmark 100th birthday
When do three Weeks total 100 years? The answer is a fire service family dynasty that stretches across three generations and has just marked this milestone birthday. Between them the trio of Andy, Mick and Percy have put out thousands…
HFRS issues wildfire warning
Firefighters are warning the public about the risk of wildfires as thousands head to the countryside to enjoy the sunny weather. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service have tackled about 10 fires in the open a day in the past month…
Unique mental health video ‘a must-see’
This is the fire video that has been setting social media alight. The footage features Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters and officers talking about mental health, exploding myths and attempting to remove the stigma. It has been backed by…
FBU Warns Isle of White Council Against Adopting Fire Service Proposals Over Safety Fears
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) is urging the Isle of Wight’s council cabinet to reject a controversial review of the fire service that would put public safety at risk. The fire service review contains plans to cut the number of…
Isle of Wight Council warned against adopting Fire Service proposals over safety fears
The fire service review contains plans to cut the number of firefighters in a crew from five to four as well as axing 15% of the islands firefighting workforce. On Thursday night (12 April), the council’s own scrutiny committee called…
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