fire and rescue

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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Streetcare LGV Driver / Operative - WMF2112e

Westmorland and Furness Council
£27,711 - £28,624
Westmorland and Furness Council are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and motivated person into a Street Cleansing role Cumbria
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Vehicle Technician (CDC)

City Of Doncaster Council
Grade 8, £32,662 - £36,239 plus 6% shift allowance
An opportunity has arisen within our Transport Fleet management team Doncaster, South Yorkshire
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Waste Services Operative x2

Hyndburn Borough Council
£25,584- £27,269 per annum (SCP 7 TO 11)
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Recuriter: Hyndburn Borough Council

Shovel Driver Plant Operative - Chelmsford

Essex County Council
Up to £28033.00 per annum + 6% flat rate allowance
Shovel Driver Plant Operative - Chelmsford Waste Transfer StationPermanent, Full Time£28,033 + 6% flat rate allowance (£1,681.98 per annum)Location
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Senior Transport Planner

Royal Borough of Greenwich
£47,532 - £50,574
Royal Greenwich is a borough synonymous with first class modern services Greenwich, London (Greater)
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