fire and rescue

Campaign launched to fight ‘battery fire threat’

06/08/2025

Wakefield Council is collaborating with Biffa and West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS) to address the battery fire crisis.

West Sussex CC to upgrade fire service fleet

25/07/2025

West Sussex County Council is working to upgrade its fleet of fire-fighting vehicles.

Electrical item ignites bin lorry fire

24/07/2025

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has issued a reminder to residents about safe electrical waste disposal following a bin lorry fire.

Essex bin lorry catches fire following e-scooter disposal

24/06/2025

An e-scooter has been identified as the cause of a bin lorry fire in Basildon.

New tactical response vehicles rolled out in Norfolk

24/12/2024

A multi-million-pound investment into new fire equipment by Norfolk County Council will see the addition of four tactical response vehicles to the county’s fire and rescue fleet.

Bin lorry bursts into flames in London

29/10/2024

An electric bin lorry operated by Westminster City Council and Veolia burst into flames on Monday.

Battery fires in waste systems up 70%

15/05/2024

There has been a 70% increase in the number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries thrown in household bins.

Taunton Recycling Site to reopen after fire

10/11/2023

Taunton Recycling Site is set to reopen after a month-long closure caused by a major fire.

Pioneering scheme to develop hydrogen powered fire engines awarded £3.9m

19/05/2023

A project aimed at developing emergency vehicles powered by hydrogen instead of fossil fuels has moved a step forward after receiving a boost of nearly £4m.

Norfolk fire service first to adopt electric cars

01/12/2022

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has become the first fire service in the country to move to a fleet of electric emergency response cars.

Council invests over £1m in new fire service vehicles

21/09/2022

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is set to acquire three new and more modern specialist vehicles.

Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service to trial EVs

25/02/2022

Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service (WFRS) are trialling the introduction of electric vehicles with the aim of reducing carbon emissions.

Fire service called to ‘large-scale’ fire at recycling plant

18/09/2020

Fire and rescue services in Shropshire spent the day tackling a large-scale fire at a landfill site in Telford.

Humberside FRS takes delivery of the UK's first Scania L-series fire appliance

14/10/2019

Humberside Fire & Rescue Service has become the first UK authority to introduce a new generation Scania L-series fire appliance into service. 

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Trees and Woodland Projects Officer CDC

City Of Doncaster Council
Grade 8 - £33,708 - £37,399
The City of Doncaster Council puts in improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Recuriter: City Of Doncaster Council

Team Leader Estates Gardener

Royal Borough of Greenwich
Scale 6 - £34,416 to £35,448
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Values its Estates Grounds Maintenance and takes pride in caring for them Greenwich, London (Greater)
Recuriter: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Youth Bus Driver

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Band D, SCP 9 -17 (£26,409 - £30,060 per annum) pro rata
Sandwell Youth Service are looking for a Youth Bus Driver who has at least 2 years’ experience of driving large vehicles (buses, HGVs etc) Sandwell, West Midlands
Recuriter: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Horticultural Vehicle Technician

North Yorkshire Council
£34,434 - £38,220 per annum
Are you an experienced mechanic with a passion for working on a wide range of vehicles and equipment? Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Highway Officer

North Yorkshire Council
£34,434 - £38,220 per annum
We are looking for a Highway Officer to join our Area 6 team, based in Boroughbridge. Boroughbridge, York
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

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