WCoFF NEWS Desk
ORDERS OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE King George V created these honours during World War I to reward services to the war effort by civilians at home and servicemen in support positions.The ranks are Commander (CBE), Officer (OBE) and Member (MBE).They are now awarded for prominent national or regional roles and to those making distinguished or notable contributions in their own specific areas of activ ...
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service’s new Chief Fire Officer Glenn Askew is focused upon reform and modernisation and his goal is for the communities of Devon and Somerset to receive the best, most efficient and effective fire and rescue service, ultimately keeping people safe and saving lives. Having started his fire service career with Cornwall County Fire Brigade in 1990, Glen ...
In this, my first article in my new position as the FIA’s FIRESA Council Chairman, I wish to use the opportunity to draw attention to the constructive and consultative work our council carries out in its role as the voice for all suppliers to Fire & Rescue Services and associated parties. To justify its existence, it is vital for any trade body to have identifiable ‘raisons d&rsqu ...
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The Salamander is the official publication of the Worshipful Company of Firefighters, keeping our Members and Supporters up to date with what is happening within the Company. It is also a focal point for the Worshipful Company of Firefighters Charitable Trust highlighting the good works that they undertake. In this issue Our Master (John Mansfield) gives his editorial on his backgroun ...
Pictured are (left to right) Street Station Commander Chris Higgins, James Yeates (Glastonbury firefighter), Brendan Simpson, Mark Suddaby and Joe Finn (Street firefighter). James and Joe are employed at Millfield. A Somerset school has been presented with a Special Recognition Award by Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service. Millfield has employed one of the Service’s crew manag ...
The Service’s Training Academy has been recognised with an international training award for its Blended Learning Team. They won the Learning Technology Team of the Year Silver Award at the Learning Technologies Awards 2017 held in London. Through the development of cutting edge learning technology solutions, this multi-skilled team has been instrumental in shaping a significant change in h ...
