Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 59045

Fire and Rescue Services: Health

Tabled: 11 June 2025
Answered: 18 June 2025
Named Day

Question

Tony Vaughan

LabourFolkestone and Hythe

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to support firefighters suffering from long-term health effects caused by their work.

Answer

Alex Norris
The health and safety of firefighters is of paramount importance. Fire and rescue authorities, as employers, must take action to protect firefighter physical and mental health, this includes ensuring that firefighters receive the appropriate equipment and...

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