Monthly Archives: January 2026

NFCC and BARTA renew commitment to protecting animals in emergencies National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and the British Animal Rescue and Trauma Care Association (BARTA) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partnership strengthens best practice in responding to incidents involving animals, supporting public safety, animal welfare, and safe working practices for firefighters through evidence-based guidance and training. The Animal Rescue Practitioners Forum (ARPF) will continue to provide a key platform for sharing knowledge and embedding animal welfare within emergency response planning. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the British Animal Rescue and Trauma Care Association (BARTA), reaffirming their shared commitment to safeguarding animal welfare, public safety, and supporting safe practices for firefighters at incidents involving animals. The MoU builds on more than a decade of collaboration, first established in … Continue reading →