The National Fire Chiefs Council mentioned that the UK is not prepared for the impact of climate breakdown, calling on the government to take urgent action to protect communities.
According to the council, the ability of fire services to tackle weather-related emergencies was at risk, despite them often being the primary frontline response to major weather events including flooding, fires caused by heatwaves, and storm-related emergencies, all of which are becoming more common.
The NFCC chair, Mark Hardingham, said: “Watching the devastation caused by the wildfires in Los Angeles and the number of recent flooding incidents we have seen in the UK, it is impossible not to be concerned about the very real and immediate threat climate change poses to our planet and what that will mean for our communities in the future.
“Fire and rescue services are on the frontline of responding to extreme weather events and we see firefighters, control officers and other emergency service partners repeatedly going above and beyond to protect their communities. But we are seeing the risks around extreme weather increasing and, without adequate investment and further action from government, our capacity to keep communities safe and protect infrastructure is at risk.”
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/feb/02/fire-chiefs-warn-uk-not-prepared-climate-crisis-impacts
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This is sad and dangerous.
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Protecting communities and frontline responders must be a priority as we work towards a more resilient future.
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@rashid_kamau I agree with you
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The UK, like many countries, still has a long way to go in fully preparing for climate impacts.
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@grace_njeri_804 early preparedness should be prioritized
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Enough is enough! This a huge red flag given that the frontliners like fire fighters are complaining they don't have resources to handle worsening floods and wildfires..UK government needs to step up immediately!!!
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@princess_nel_268 It's alarming that frontliners, who are doing everything they can to protect us, are facing such limited resources.
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@grace_njeri_804 It’s deeply concerning.
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Simple step to avoid wild fires and flooding is always to keep our environment climate friendly, let's embrace planting trees and maintaining a healthy environment. UK should prioritize it's environment first.
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@millicent_olale I couldn’t agree more! Protecting our environment is key to preventing natural disasters like wildfires and flooding.
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@millicent_olale you are right
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The UK government should take matters of climate change serious, UK stop it's failing your people!!
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@elizbeth_gathigia It's time for stronger policies and decisive steps to protect both the environment and the well-being of future generations.
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Very disappointing. The authorities should put in place effective policies and infrastructure to address vulnerabilities and protect communities from future challenges.
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@walter_lungayi It's crucial that authorities act proactively to address these vulnerabilities and ensure a sustainable, secure future for everyone.
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@grace_njeri_804 It’s essential that all stakeholders come together to make this happen.
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@walter_lungayi communities look up to the government, but it is letting them down