EPISODE · Oct 2, 2023 · 1H 25M
#255 The TRUTH about UK Wildfires & The Danger to Firefighters & the Public
from Firefighter Podcast · host Pete Wakefield
The number of wildfires in the UK more than tripled in the year 2022 compared to the the number that took place in 2021. Up to August 2022, there were 745 wildfires in the UK – more than three times the total figure of 247 for all of 2021 and this figure is only going in one direction.Today I am joined by Craig Hope who is a Group Manager in the UKFRS & wildfire tactical advisor & alongside him is Rob Harvey, a Station Manager in UKFRS & the NFCC Wildfire Tactical Advisor. Together they share the true risks and hazards that firefighters face & how the UK is far behind the curve in equipping their firefighters with correct PPE and training. They direct us to and walk us through some essential tactics and procedures on how operational crews should deal with wildfires.You can download Craig's Thesis on the subject discussed HERE See a video showing some of the Wildfires from 2023 HERE Contact Craig at [email protected] Rob at [email protected] only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTO Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramSend us Fan MailSupport the show***The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. Our partners are not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.***Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew
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The number of wildfires in the UK more than tripled in the year 2022 compared to the the number that took place in 2021. Up to August 2022, there were 745 wildfires in the UK – more than three times the total figure of 247 for all of 2021 and this figure is only going in one direction. Today I am joined by Craig Hope who is a Group Manager in the UKFRS & wildfire tactical advisor & alongside him is Rob Harvey, a Station Manager in UKFRS & the NFCC Wildfire Tactical Advisor. Toget...
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