A look inside Delta Fire’s green revolution

Lanna Deamer recently visited Delta Fire’s Norwich headquarters, where she got to see how being ‘green’ has become a key business driver for the bespoke fire hose manufacturer. Police Scotland has agreed a national £13.3m contract with Motorola Solutions to implement body worn video for frontline officers and staff across the country.

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Lanna Deamer recently visited Delta Fire’s Norwich headquarters, where she got to see how being ‘green’ has become a key business driver for the bespoke fire hose manufacturer, boosting the bottom line, increasing business resilience and helping attract potential talent. More via Emergency Services Times

Young people from minoritised ethnic groups have immersive paramedic experience

The College of Paramedics (COP) in collaboration with the Princes Trust (PT) and St John Ambulance (SJA) invited young people from minoritised ethnic groups into a university setting for three days of a paramedic immersive experience.

The aim was to raise awareness of careers in paramedicine and the ambulance sector within this currently under-represented group. More via Association of Ambulance Chief Executives

Air Ambulances UK calls on new government to improve helipad access and safety

Air Ambulances UK’s Jamie Ward looks at four key areas which require urgent attention from the next UK government to ensure the lifesaving work undertaken by air ambulance charities across the UK continues as efficiently as possible. More via Emergency Services Times

FBU responds to Senedd report, which confirms ‘serious failings of leadership’ at the very top

Following the publication of the Senedd’s Equality and Social Justice Committee’s report on the governance of Welsh fire and rescue services, the Fire Brigades Union has responded saying that, to build the trust needed to transform the service, firefighters must be given a voice and fire service leaders must be held to account. More via FBU

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance launches summer appeal as demand peaks

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) has launched a nationwide appeal to help fund the life-saving service through its busiest period of the year.

As demand on the charity peaks during June, July and August, SCAA is sending an SOS to people across the whole of Scotland to “Save Our Summer.” More via SCAA

Police Scotland rolls out VB400 body cameras

Police Scotland has agreed a national £13.3m contract with Motorola Solutions to implement body worn video for frontline officers and staff.

The police service says the investment will be a significant step in enhancing transparency, accountability and public safety. More via Emergency Services Times