Wildfires that broke out in the summer of 2022 were a clear indication of the "threat, risk and challenge" brought by climate change, fire chiefs have said.
A review of the response found staff shortages and the unavailability of personal protective equipment hampered the brigade's work.The deputy commissioner and operational director for preparedness and response at the brigade, Jonathan Smith, said global warming created "a clear and present risk" and improvements were "absolutely driven" by the experience of July 2022.
All firefighters have received enhanced training for wildfires and 30 senior officers have been trained as specialist wildfire support officers, to be deployed as tactical advisers.
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