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Suicide

Commons · Question 84589 · Tabled 23 Oct 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 28 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Martin Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of suicide prevention training provided to fire and rescue staff.

Answer

Answered by Samantha Dixon, 28 Oct 2025

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. As the employer of fire and rescue service personnel, Fire and Rescue Authorities (...