Archive: Fire And Rescue Services

Catastrophe readiness 'hurt by localism'

The 2005 Buncefield fire was the biggest peacetime fire since the Second World War

Future responses to 'catastrophic' events may be undermined by the coalition's localism drive, a government adviser has told politics.co.uk.

'Major communications problems' in July 7th response

Terrorist response units facing setbacks

Firefighters protest over safety

Firefighters protest over safety

Firefighters protest over safety

Firefighters will protest in Westminster today in an effort to secure greater safety guidance and protection.

Terrorist response units facing setbacks

The emergency response programme is trained to deal with extreme situations

Terrorist response units for the fire and rescue services are facing budget and timing setbacks, according to a report published today by the National Audit Office (NAO).

Brown vows Royal Marsden repaired "as soon as possible"

Firefighters tackling the Royal Marsden blaze

The prime minister has promised the government will do everything possible to restore normality to the Royal Marsden Hospital after yesterday's fire.

July 7th victims 'failed'

Home Office report into London bombings finds victims needed better support

The government failed to give the victims and survivors of the July 7th bombings the support they needed after the terror attacks, a new Home Office report finds.

'Major communications problems' in July 7th response

Report finds communications a major problem in July 7th emergency response

The emergency services' response to the July 7th bombings in London last year was hampered by "major communications problems", a new report finds.

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