A report from the Marina Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) into a collision during a training and familiarisation exercise on the River Cleddau, near Milford Haven on 17 September 2019 with loss of 1 life, is now published.
Dear Brother / Sister BUILDING REGULATIONS (ENGLAND) - TWO NEW PUBLICATIONS This circular brings attention to two new publications in respect of the Building Regulations (England). The first is a...
Dear Brother/Sister RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE REMOVAL OF DANGEROUS CLADDING This circular brings attention to two recent developments in respect of the campaign to have dangerous...
Dear Brother/Sister Grenfell Tower Fire – Three Years On The 14 June marks the third anniversary since 72 people died as a result the Grenfell Tower Fire. The fire devastated an entire community. The...
Dear Brother/Sister Covid-19 and Breathing Apparatus safety testing We have been made aware that some brigades have introduced changes to the testing of risk critical equipment due to the current...
Firefighters are playing an important role in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, but need the resources, equipment and protection to do their job during this difficult time. The union wants politicians to intervene to ensure firefighters can carry out their duties safely. Operational wholetime (full...
Dear Brother/Sister Newly-agreed supplement to the tri-partite national agreement regarding new areas of work for the duration of the Covid-19 health crisis As a key part of putting in place suitable...
Dear Brother / Sister FOR INFORMATION: LETTER DATED 28 MARCH 2020 TO ALL KEY HEALTH BODIES CO-SIGNED BY NHS, PHE AND ACADEMY OF MEDICAL COLLEGES - PPE RE COVID-19 Members may find of interest, a...
Dear Brother / Sister OFFICIAL GUIDANCE FOR AMBULANCE TRUSTS INCLUDING PPE - VEHICLE HYGIENE MANAGEMENT Public Health England (PHE) published guidance for AMBULANCE TRUSTS on 13 March 2020. The...
Dear Brother / Sister OFFICIAL GUIDANCE FOR HEALTH PROVIDERS AND CLINICIANS: IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SUSPECTED COVID-19 CASES Public Health England (PHE) has published a graphic for health...
