Air Ambulance Week 2024 takes off | Cleveland Fire Brigade’s Chief Fire Officer retires

Air Ambulance Week 2024 takes off across the UK from 9 – 15th September, with air ambulance charities delivering the vital message: “Today’s Supporter, Tomorrow’s Lifesaver.” And Cleveland Fire Brigade has said goodbye to its longstanding Chief Fire Officer, Ian Hayton, after 49 years of dedicated service.

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Supporting air ambulances today helps save lives tomorrow

Air Ambulance Week 2024 takes off across the UK from 9 – 15th September, with air ambulance charities delivering the vital message: “Today’s Supporter, Tomorrow’s Lifesaver.” More via Emergency Services Times

Air ambulance launches its largest appeal to relocate airbase

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has launched its biggest ever fundraising appeal, Operation Airbase – Save Time, Save Lives, to raise £3.6m for its airbase and charity headquarters. More via Emergency Services Times

Cleveland Fire Brigade’s Chief Fire Officer retires

Cleveland Fire Brigade has said goodbye to its longstanding Chief Fire Officer, Ian Hayton, after 49 years of dedicated service. More via Emergency Services Times

Police officer dismissed for sharing force secrets

A police officer has been banned from policing after she shared confidential information with members of the public and informants.

Leicestershire officer Rachael Hughes sent multiple messages containing protected details over several months in 2021, a misconduct panel heard. More via BBC News

An Garda Síochána launches final phase of Body Worn Cameras proof of concept

An Garda Síochána, Ireland’s National Police and Security Service, has commenced the third and final phase of its ‘Proof of Concept’ for body worn cameras as well as the supporting Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS). More via Emergency Services Times

Cambridgeshire fire warning as concerns grow over batteries

Firefighters in Cambridgeshire have put out 33 battery-related blazes since January 2023.

The county’s fire service said 10 of the incidents involved batteries catching fire in bin lorries. More via BBC News