New campaign launched to tackle rising number of bin lorry battery fires | Former Met officer would have been sacked over texts

The National Fire Chiefs Council has launched a new campagin in partnership with Recycle Your Electricals to raise awareness of the importance of electricals and battery recycling to prevent fires in rubbish trucks. And a former Metropolitan Police constable who sent inappropriate and discriminatory text messages to a colleague would have been dismissed without notice had he not already retired.

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New campaign launched to tackle rising number of bin lorry battery fires

A new campaign has been launched by the National Fire Chiefs’ Council (NFCC) and Recycle Your Electricals to raise awareness of the importance of electricals and battery recycling.

It comes as new research shows lithium-ion batteries thrown in household rubbish bins have led to over 1,200 fires in the waste system in the last 12 months, compared to 700 in 2022. More via Emergency Services Times

Tyne and Wear fire service celebrates 50 years of saving lives

A fire service is celebrating its 50th anniversary by sharing memories of its life-saving work collected from the public.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) is asking people to contribute to an anniversary video, brochure and time capsule.

The time capsule would be opened in another 50 years and include items, images and messages from the public, employees and retired firefighters. More via BBC News

Multi-agency teams brave the storm in extreme weather rescue exercise

Fire, ambulance and polices services from across Hertfordshire and the East of England recently took part in a pre-planned training exercise at The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead.

Code-named ‘Frostbite’, the exercise saw responders from the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) and Hertfordshire Police join firefighters from Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service at a set-up scene to test their skills, knowledge and training in a situation as close to a real-life experience as possible. More via Emergency Services Times

Queen reveals that she waves at air ambulances above her garden

The Queen has revealed that she waves to air ambulances when they fly above her garden.

Camilla, 76, was chatting to paramedics on a visit to the Royal London Hospital to mark International Nurses Day. More via The Telegraph

Former Met officer would have been sacked over offensive text messages

A former Met police constable who sent inappropriate and discriminatory text messages to a colleague would have been dismissed without notice had he not already retired.

Colin Stevens faced an accelerated misconduct hearing on 10 May following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation. More via IOPC

Stray dog who had ‘tough start to life’ joins Nottinghamshire Police

A stray dog found wandering the streets near an airport has found a new lease of life by joining the police.

Russo had a “tough start to his life” when he was found near Heathrow Airport late last year.

The Belgian Malinois was introduced to Nottinghamshire Police where he was paired with a dog handler. More via BBC News