Just one hour could save a life | Inquest into fire chief’s death to begin in March

Catherine Levin shares her recent experience of donating blood in the hope that it will encourage more people to come forward and help save a life. And an inquest into the death of fire chief Wayne Brown will begin next March.

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Just one hour could save a life

Our editor Catherine Levin recently donated blood following an NHS appeal for more donors after its blood processing supplier was the victim of a detrimental cyber attack.

Catherine shares her experience in the hope that it will encourage more people to come forward and give just one hour to help save a life. More via Emergency Services Times

Inquest into fire chief’s death to begin in March

An inquest into the death of a fire chief at the centre of an investigation will be held next year.

Wayne Brown, who was West Midlands Fire Service’s chief officer, was found dead at his Birmingham home on 24 January. More via BBC News

Met Police acquires assets following Rivus Fleet Solutions administration

The Metropolitan Police has acquired the assets of Rivus Fleet Solutions after the latter went into administration following a challenging year. The transaction safeguarded 165 jobs and ensured the continuation of critical fleet services for the police force, which the Met will now deliver elements of in-house. More via Emergency Services Times

SECAmb announces appointment of new Director of Operations

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has announced the appointment of a new Executive Director of Operations.

Jennifer Allan will replace Emma Williams in the role following Emma’s decision to relocate to the North West. More via SECAmb

Mapping specialist wins award for innovation in emergency response

EmergencyLocate picked up the Scottish Geospatial Technology Award at a recent ceremony hosted by Geovation, an Ordnance Survey initiative supporting ideas that use location data to create solutions that address global challenges. More via Emergency Services Times

Critical incident declared after reports of chemical burn injuries on school bus

A critical incident was declared by emergency services after reports of chemical burn injuries on a bus carrying schoolchildren.

Bedfordshire Police said a bus involved in the incident was carrying children from a school in Milton Keynes. More via MSN