Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 95376

Fire and Rescue Services: Mental Health Services

Tabled: 28 November 2025
Answered: 8 December 2025

Question

Mr Clive Betts

LabourSheffield South East

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of support available to fire and rescue services who attend traumatic callouts to attempted suicides.

Answer

Samantha Dixon
The health and wellbeing of firefighters is of the utmost importance. The government recognises the risks that firefighters face and is grateful to them for their bravery. Fire and Rescue Authorities (FRAs) are ultimately responsible for the health and we...

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