https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:41:52 +0000 MyBB https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29412 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:27:00 +0000 bill.advanced]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29412
RIP.

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/24/weath...refighters]]>
RIP.

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/24/weath...refighters]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29343 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:10:09 +0000 brumble49]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29343 Five members of a family, including three children, have died in a house fire in west London.

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters from London Fire Brigade (LFB) were called to a terraced house in Channel Close, Hounslow, on Sunday evening.


READ MORE]]> Five members of a family, including three children, have died in a house fire in west London.

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters from London Fire Brigade (LFB) were called to a terraced house in Channel Close, Hounslow, on Sunday evening.


READ MORE]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29334 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 21:54:08 +0000 cactus jack]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29334 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-66544094

Interesting article.....]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-66544094

Interesting article.....]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29309 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:01:40 +0000 cactus jack]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29309 https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/3008094...KAGwG2iqDY

A second firefighter has died in Cyclone Gabrielle, Fire and Emergency have confirmed.

Craig Stevens was taken to hospital in a critical condition late on Monday night following a landslide in Auckland’s Muriwai.

It comes after the body of volunteer firefighter Dave van Zwanenberg was found on Wednesday. The pair had been trapped in the slip.

“We are still coming to terms with the news that Craig, our second firefighter caught in the Muriwai landslide, has died in hospital,” Chief Executive, Kerry Gregory said.

“All of Fire and Emergency will feel his loss, and my heart goes out to his family.”

A long-time friend of Stevens told Stuff earlier on Thursday it was no surprise he had been risking his life to help people when he was hurt.

Matt Coplon, who has known Stevens for more than 20 years, said news his friend had been risking his life to help others when he was hurt “only makes sense”.

“Of course, that’s exactly what Craig would do,” Coplon said.

Stevens, who grew up in both South Africa and the United Kingdom, had been a volunteer firefighter since 2018.

He had been a freestyle BMX rider for years, which is where he and Coplon met and “immediately became friends”.

“He's an easily likeable person, a great storyteller, an amazing bike rider, and very protective of both his friends and family.”

Coplon described his friend as “exceptional at everything” and said it made sense he was “ready to risk it for the community”.

Stevens and his wife Lucy originally came to New Zealand on a working holiday, but were still here close to a decade later.]]> https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/3008094...KAGwG2iqDY

A second firefighter has died in Cyclone Gabrielle, Fire and Emergency have confirmed.

Craig Stevens was taken to hospital in a critical condition late on Monday night following a landslide in Auckland’s Muriwai.

It comes after the body of volunteer firefighter Dave van Zwanenberg was found on Wednesday. The pair had been trapped in the slip.

“We are still coming to terms with the news that Craig, our second firefighter caught in the Muriwai landslide, has died in hospital,” Chief Executive, Kerry Gregory said.

“All of Fire and Emergency will feel his loss, and my heart goes out to his family.”

A long-time friend of Stevens told Stuff earlier on Thursday it was no surprise he had been risking his life to help people when he was hurt.

Matt Coplon, who has known Stevens for more than 20 years, said news his friend had been risking his life to help others when he was hurt “only makes sense”.

“Of course, that’s exactly what Craig would do,” Coplon said.

Stevens, who grew up in both South Africa and the United Kingdom, had been a volunteer firefighter since 2018.

He had been a freestyle BMX rider for years, which is where he and Coplon met and “immediately became friends”.

“He's an easily likeable person, a great storyteller, an amazing bike rider, and very protective of both his friends and family.”

Coplon described his friend as “exceptional at everything” and said it made sense he was “ready to risk it for the community”.

Stevens and his wife Lucy originally came to New Zealand on a working holiday, but were still here close to a decade later.]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29289 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 19:01:12 +0000 Zorro]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29289 https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023...-edinburgh]]> https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023...-edinburgh]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29270 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 19:13:52 +0000 Nightstaffer]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29270 https://www.itv.com/news/2022-12-12/sout...-behaviour]]> https://www.itv.com/news/2022-12-12/sout...-behaviour]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29269 Sat, 10 Dec 2022 23:18:15 +0000 ABee]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29269
I cannot imagine leaving such a job without the gas authority being in attendance and giving me the nod it was OK to do so. Would I have kept a log, recorded times and names of those who declared the scene safe for me to leave? - I doubt it.

I am NOT suggesting anyone in Jersey Fire & Rescue have made an error - not for a minute - but can you imagine the same officer's thoughts when they heard the explosion at 4.30 this morning - and then presumably was turned out to it?

Such an awful job. It already looks from news media images that this was a timber framed building standing on a ground floor of brick or block. I doubt it's construction would help in maintaining the integrity of the building during such a violent event when compared to more traditional building methods

Its all so very sad and horrific for all those who attended or will attend]]>
I cannot imagine leaving such a job without the gas authority being in attendance and giving me the nod it was OK to do so. Would I have kept a log, recorded times and names of those who declared the scene safe for me to leave? - I doubt it.

I am NOT suggesting anyone in Jersey Fire & Rescue have made an error - not for a minute - but can you imagine the same officer's thoughts when they heard the explosion at 4.30 this morning - and then presumably was turned out to it?

Such an awful job. It already looks from news media images that this was a timber framed building standing on a ground floor of brick or block. I doubt it's construction would help in maintaining the integrity of the building during such a violent event when compared to more traditional building methods

Its all so very sad and horrific for all those who attended or will attend]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29261 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:55:34 +0000 bill.advanced]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29261 Firefighter’s son remembers his father at 50th Anniversary of Maryhill Road, Glasgow fire
[B] Publish Date: Friday 18 November 2022[/B]
[B]Stephen McGill was only nine years old when his firefighter dad died in the line of duty.[/B]


https://firescotland.gov.uk/news/2022/no...sgow-fire/]]> Firefighter’s son remembers his father at 50th Anniversary of Maryhill Road, Glasgow fire
[B] Publish Date: Friday 18 November 2022[/B]
[B]Stephen McGill was only nine years old when his firefighter dad died in the line of duty.[/B]


https://firescotland.gov.uk/news/2022/no...sgow-fire/]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29237 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:09:07 +0000 brumble49]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29237


A firefighter whose grandfather died while trying rescue a colleague in a warehouse blaze in 1972 will honour his memory on the 50th anniversary.

Derek Roden is a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) crew commander at Castlemilk Community Fire Station and the grandson of William Hooper, who lost his life aged 43.

Mr Hooper and six other firefighters from the former Glasgow Fire Service died on August 25, 1972 in the Kilbirnie Street blaze.

It was the second major fire to devastate the city in 12 years after the Cheapside Street disaster in 1960.

The men heroically went to their colleague James Rook’s aid after he became trapped in the Sher Brothers warehouse under falling stock.

While evacuating the property, the hardwood ceilings on the first floor caught fire, killing them all.


William Hooper was killed trying to rescue a colleague.

A funeral was held at Glasgow Cathedral for the Kilbirnie Street heroes, with a huge crowd lining the streets to pay their respects.

The bodies of six of the firemen were then taken to the Necropolis, where they were interred in the vault under the Cheapside Street memorial.

Mr Roden will lay down a fire helmet – a replica of the one worn by his grandfather – at the altar of Glasgow Cathedral in a memorial service on Thursday, honouring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

He joined the fire service aged 23 and said he comes from a deep tradition of firefighters, describing it as a “way of life and a close community”.


Derek Roden will pay tribute at the memorial service.

“The bravery of my grandpa and the firefighters who went in to rescue their colleague – it’s certainly something that resonates with all firefighters today – we would certainly do the same thing,” he said.

“It’s just what we’re trained to do, just go in and rescue if need be.”

Memories of Mr Hooper have been kept alive by his family through the decades, with his grandson describing him as a “very sociable” man.

He said: “I’ve seen photos of my grandfather and I know he was a keen piano player. They used to have parties and have everyone round to their house.

“He was 43 when he passed, and I look at photos of him, I’ve just turned 40 this year and here I am almost at his age – the same as him.”

The men who lost their lives were: divisional officer Andrew P Quinn, leading fireman Alastair Crofts, fireman William McL Hooper, fireman Duncan A McMillan, fireman Allan Finlay, fireman Iain R Bermingham, and fireman James W Rook. The latter four were all serving at the South Fire Station.


One of the fire engines used in the Kilbirnie Street blaze.

SFRS interim chief officer Ross Haggart said: “As we reach this 50th anniversary of the Kilbirnie Street tragedy, our thoughts remain very firmly with the families who lost their loved ones.

“These seven firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice as they worked to protect their community.

“The sacrifice made by these incredibly brave firefighters at the Kilbirnie Street fire will never be forgotten.

“Their spirit lives on in each and every one of our firefighters today who approach their role with that same commitment and unwavering dedication to save lives and protect communities.”

https://news.stv.tv/west-central/the-day...ouse-blaze]]>


A firefighter whose grandfather died while trying rescue a colleague in a warehouse blaze in 1972 will honour his memory on the 50th anniversary.

Derek Roden is a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) crew commander at Castlemilk Community Fire Station and the grandson of William Hooper, who lost his life aged 43.

Mr Hooper and six other firefighters from the former Glasgow Fire Service died on August 25, 1972 in the Kilbirnie Street blaze.

It was the second major fire to devastate the city in 12 years after the Cheapside Street disaster in 1960.

The men heroically went to their colleague James Rook’s aid after he became trapped in the Sher Brothers warehouse under falling stock.

While evacuating the property, the hardwood ceilings on the first floor caught fire, killing them all.


William Hooper was killed trying to rescue a colleague.

A funeral was held at Glasgow Cathedral for the Kilbirnie Street heroes, with a huge crowd lining the streets to pay their respects.

The bodies of six of the firemen were then taken to the Necropolis, where they were interred in the vault under the Cheapside Street memorial.

Mr Roden will lay down a fire helmet – a replica of the one worn by his grandfather – at the altar of Glasgow Cathedral in a memorial service on Thursday, honouring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

He joined the fire service aged 23 and said he comes from a deep tradition of firefighters, describing it as a “way of life and a close community”.


Derek Roden will pay tribute at the memorial service.

“The bravery of my grandpa and the firefighters who went in to rescue their colleague – it’s certainly something that resonates with all firefighters today – we would certainly do the same thing,” he said.

“It’s just what we’re trained to do, just go in and rescue if need be.”

Memories of Mr Hooper have been kept alive by his family through the decades, with his grandson describing him as a “very sociable” man.

He said: “I’ve seen photos of my grandfather and I know he was a keen piano player. They used to have parties and have everyone round to their house.

“He was 43 when he passed, and I look at photos of him, I’ve just turned 40 this year and here I am almost at his age – the same as him.”

The men who lost their lives were: divisional officer Andrew P Quinn, leading fireman Alastair Crofts, fireman William McL Hooper, fireman Duncan A McMillan, fireman Allan Finlay, fireman Iain R Bermingham, and fireman James W Rook. The latter four were all serving at the South Fire Station.


One of the fire engines used in the Kilbirnie Street blaze.

SFRS interim chief officer Ross Haggart said: “As we reach this 50th anniversary of the Kilbirnie Street tragedy, our thoughts remain very firmly with the families who lost their loved ones.

“These seven firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice as they worked to protect their community.

“The sacrifice made by these incredibly brave firefighters at the Kilbirnie Street fire will never be forgotten.

“Their spirit lives on in each and every one of our firefighters today who approach their role with that same commitment and unwavering dedication to save lives and protect communities.”

https://news.stv.tv/west-central/the-day...ouse-blaze]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29232 Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:27:15 +0000 brumble49]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29232 US fireman finds 10 dead in house blaze are his family.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-62445962]]> US fireman finds 10 dead in house blaze are his family.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-62445962]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29207 Tue, 10 May 2022 11:11:51 +0000 cactus jack]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29207
https://news.sky.com/story/blaze-after-m...s-12609134]]>
https://news.sky.com/story/blaze-after-m...s-12609134]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29200 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 22:27:36 +0000 cactus jack]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29200
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co....606396.amp]]>
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co....606396.amp]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29198 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 15:12:09 +0000 cactus jack]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29198
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Sad news from the USA]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-59931896

Sad news from the USA]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29164 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:04:29 +0000 cactus jack]]> https://www.uk-fire.net/forum2/showthread.php?tid=29164 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-59550680]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-59550680]]>