Operation Helios tests the capital’s resilience to extreme heat | EMAS submits plans to expand ambulance station

Coinciding with London Climate Action Week, emergency services and agencies across the capital came together last week for a training exercise to test out their response to an extreme heat event. And East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has applied to expand its ambulance station in Horncastle into a larger, more eco-friendly unit.

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Operation Helios tests the capital’s resilience to extreme heat

Coinciding with London Climate Action Week, emergency services and agencies across the capital came together last week for a training exercise to test out their response to an extreme heat event. More via Emergency Services Times

Cheshire officer receives response policing award

A response police officer from Cheshire Constabulary has been recognised for their dedication and commitment to response policing during this year’s annual NPCC Response Policing ‘Week of Action’ (24 – 30 June ). Read More via Emergency Services Times

Private security industry backs the national Safe Spaces Scheme

The National Business Crime Centre (NBCC) has announced that 12 of the largest private security companies have pledged their support for the NBCC Safe Spaces scheme, otherwise known as Operation Portum. Read More via NBCC

Firefighters call for ‘urgent action’ as soaring temperatures trigger heat alert

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has called for “urgent action” from the next government to prepare the UK for rising temperatures following last week’s heatwave. Read More via FBU

EMAS submits plans to expand ambulance station

East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has applied to expand its ambulance station in Horncastle into a larger, more eco-friendly unit.

EMAS said an extension would provide better staff facilities so emergency situations could be handled quicker and more effectively. More via BBC News

Kwik Fit announced as principal sponsor for Air Ambulances UK Annual Awards of Excellence

Air Ambulances UK has announced that Kwik Fit, the UK’s leading automotive servicing and repair company, will be the principal sponsor for its 2024 Annual Awards of Excellence. More via Air Ambulances UK