Editorial

The article provides an editorial perspective and quick summary, context and background for the papers published in volume three, issue two of the International Journal of Emergency Services (IJES) Notwithstanding the fact that IJES is a multidisciplinary journal and this issue was not meant to be a themed issue, the research papers contained within this issue are largely based on original research in the management of the Fire and Rescue Services. In addition, a common theme emerging from these papers is the limitations of the existing databases or sources of information that are available to policy makers and researches to meet the changing and often challenging contemporary demands on the services. A majority of papers in this issue also refer to the reducing number of traditional fire incidences and the indirect implications for training and development.