North Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s lead on wildfires is appealing to the public to take care when out and about enjoying the countryside after a mountainside fire which is thought to have been caused by a campfire left unattended.

Fire service personnel are appealing to the public to take care when enjoying the countryside after a mountainside fire caused by a suspected campfire.

Warning issued after mountain fire caused by unattended campfire

South Wales Fire and Rescue have appointed a new Chief Fire Officer. It comes after ITV Wales revealed the interim Fire Chief is facing bullying allegations.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service appoint new Chief Fire Officer

In March, the Welsh Government announced an independent review into the culture at both North and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Services.

Welsh fire services appoint independent body to carry out cultural reviews

The Senedd's equality and social justice committee's report outlines a long list of concerns about the governance of Welsh fire services.

Fire chiefs told to reflect on positions after 'serious failings of leadership'

Stuart Millington is the interim chief of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service but is facing employment tribunal proceedings related to his role in North Wales.

Fire boss tribunal hears details of 'bullying and harassment' complaint

Plaid Cymru's leader said the report says there is “prima facie evidence of bullying and harassment” which “if upheld could amount to... gross misconduct”.

Report raises fresh questions about fire chief’s appointment, says Plaid leader

All three Welsh fire services have been or are being investigated over their culture. 

Welsh fire services under spotlight over issue that's been 'bubbling for decade'

North Wales Chief Fire Officer Dawn Docx appearing before a Senedd committee on March 11


North Wales Fire and Rescue Service's chief fire officer Dawn Docx has appeared before a Senedd committee.

Fire chief defends appointment of man at centre of bullying allegations

The announcement from Hannah Blythyn comes after an ITV Wales investigation into North Wales Fire Service, in which staff described a 'toxic culture'.

Two of Wales' fire services face review into culture in new announcement

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service shared photos on social media of the aftermath of one of the fires, showing the damaged caused to a kitchen.

Warning after fire service attend three tumble dryer fires in one week

The committee heard evidence from unions about the governance of fire and rescue services in Wales, as well as the appointment of Stuart Millington. 

Union says government isn't listening to firefighters' concerns about culture

Mark Drakeford says the commissioners who appointed Stuart Millington have his "absolute support". 

'Rough weather along the way': Drakeford responds to fire services review calls

The Welsh Government are now under growing pressure to establish a Wales-wide review into the culture at Fire and Rescue Services.

North Wales Fire: Whistleblower says speaking out gets you 'blacklisted'

Stuart Millington was until recently an Assistant Chief Fire Officer in North Wales will be taken to an employment tribunal in Mold. He denies the allegations.

Fire chief tasked with heading troubled service facing own bullying allegations

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the pilot was the only person on the plane and his injuries were not life-threatening.

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