Emergency services
Providing practical and emotional support to Emergency Responders and Local Communities
The Salvation Army provides practical and emotional support to members of the emergency services at major incidents such as fires, floods, and accidents.

We have been on the front lines supporting the emergency services since the 1800s, when we responded to a major cholera epidemic in London.
Since then, we have stood beside our Armed Forces across Europe during World War Two, helped people in the aftermath of terror attacks and fires, and even provided comfort and refreshments to people queuing to see The Queen’s lying in state.
Remembering 7/7
Twenty years ago on 7 July four terrorist bombs exploded in central London.
In the month following the attacks Salvation Army Officers and Volunteers served where they were needed, offering comfort and practical support to those who needed it.
In the video below, you can hear from some of the people who were on the front lines supporting emergency services and the wider community.

Devastating fire prompts ‘incredible’ community response
The Salvation Army in Perth takes over fire recovery role after devastating city centre blaze.

Emergency Response supports with major fires across UK
Volunteers provided refreshments and pastoral support at fires in London and the North West.

Emergency Response Vehicle supports evacuated residents
The ERV was on hand to support people evacuated to a rescue centre in Sunderland after a power cut.

Support for firefighters tackling industrial estate blaze
The Emergency Response Vehicle was on hand during the incident in Gateshead this week.
We also work in partnership with the Cabinet Office, Met Office, as well as a number of government and voluntary organisations to raise awareness of the ‘Get Ready For Winter’ and ‘Get Ready For Summer’ campaigns.
Email: Emergencyresponse@salvationarmy.org.uk
The Salvation Army is a member of the Voluntary Sector Emergency Group and works closely with government and voluntary sector colleagues to respond to major incidents