International Paramedics Day shines a spotlight on ‘unsung heroes’

The dedication and impact of paramedics, first responders and community volunteers around the world was recognised and celebrated yesterday as part of International Paramedics Day. And as part of Sir Keir Starmer’s new UK Border Security Command, hundreds of police officers will be deployed across Europe to stop people smugglers.

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Yesterday was International Paramedics Day, an event hosted by the UK’s College of Paramedics to honour the dedication and impact of paramedics, first responders and community volunteers around the world. More via Emergency Services Times

Emergency services practice skilled water rescue in preparation for summer

Skilled water rescue emergency teams, from Hertfordshire Constabulary, the East of England Ambulance NHS Trust (EEAST), Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Environment Agency, have taken part in a training event involving a partially sub-merged car in the River Lea, on the Hertfordshire-Essex border. More via Emergency Services Times

British police to be deployed in Europe to fight people smugglers

Hundreds of police officers will be deployed across Europe to stop people smugglers as part of Sir Keir Starmer’s new UK Border Security Command. More via The Telegraph

Police granted extra powers to tackle anti-social behaviour in Cardiff

Police in an area of Cardiff have been given extra powers to anti-social behaviour after an increase in violence. The order enables police officers to instruct anybody who is causing, or is likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress to leave the area in question. More via Wales Online

London Ambulance Service celebrates paramedics who treated more than a million Londoners this year

Since the last annual International Paramedics Day in July 2023, ambulance crews have attended 1,011,600 face-to face incidents from trips and falls right up to life-threatening emergencies like strokes and cardiac arrests, according to the latest figures released by London Ambulance Service. More via Emergency Services Times

Charity gala concert to coincide with 200-year anniversary of world’s first fire service

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has announced it is hosting a charity gala concert in September, featuring the State Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, which coincides with the service’s 200-year anniversary. More via Scottish Business News