Fire & Rescue Suppliers Association (FIRESA) News

The National Fire Chiefs Council Announces UK Fire Service Convoy Now In Poland, On Its Way To Hand Over Life-Saving Equipment To Ukraine

The biggest UK fire service convoy – made up of 22 vehicles and more than 5,000 items of kit and equipment, donated by UK fire and rescue services, has been deployed to support firefighters in Ukraine, on Saturday, March 19, 2022.  More than 60 volunteers from FIRE AID and fire and rescue services are taking the convoy into Poland. It will then make its way into Ukraine, providing vitally needed equipment to support firefighters, emergency services and volunteers, battling together o...

Bernie Higgins Takes Over As Chair Of FIRESA Council

Cold Cut Systems announces that Bernie Higgins, Head of Cold Cut Academy and one of our UK staff, takes over as Chair of FIRESA Council. FIRESA Council is one of seven councils under the aegis of the Fire Industry Association, the largest fire protection and firefighting trade association in the UK with over 850 members. Bernie is a former Principal Officer in London Fire Brigade and brings his experience of the UK Fire and Rescue sector as well as his commercial knowledge to the role.

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