Changes to the way we respond to Automatic Fire Alarms Following a public consultation, HIWFRS will no longer automatically send crews when there is an automatic fire alarm notification in bui...
Firefighters train for water rescues – don’t let it be you who they need to save Our firefighters regularly perform training exercises, such as the multi-agency scenario that took place on Monday in Havant, to ensure t...
Emergency services came together at new reservoir this week for key training exercise This training is critical in ensuring that those involved in the construction of the new reservoir, as well as emergency services, are re...
Isle of Wight set to welcome latest group of on-call firefighters The group of four completed their Mod A course, a programme designed to teach the recruits ladder pitching and hose reel jet skills, at R...
Sabrina Cohen-Hatton appointed as new Chief Fire Officer for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Set to start her new role later this year following a handover period with current Chief Fire Officer, Neil Odin, Sabrina joins us from h...
Nine-year-old’s quick thinking prevents Eastleigh house fire Shaylee was at home one evening when she noticed a charging cable was glowing bright orange and smoking. Alerting her dad to the dangerou...