999 Day celebrated with launch of new museum project | Norfolk emergency services co-response partnership expanded

To mark National 999 Day yesterday, the National Emergency Services Museum launched a new collection, !nspire 999, to celebrate the inspiring individuals behind the uniform. And a co-response partnership between emergency services in Norfolk is being expanded.

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National Emergency Services Museum celebrates 999 Day with launch of new project

It was National 999 Day yesterday, an annual event celebrating and remembering the heroic efforts of our emergency services. To coincide with the special day, the National Emergency Services Museum launched a new collection, !nspire 999, to celebrate the inspiring individuals behind the uniform. More via Emergency Services Times

Co-response partnership between Norfolk’s emergency services expanded

A partnership between Norfolk’s ambulance and fire services which sees trained firefighters respond to medical emergencies is being expanded, with three more fire stations in Norfolk now equipped to assist the region’s ambulance service. More via Emergency Services Times

Over 190 new neighbourhood officers join the Met Police with record breaking diversity

A diverse cohort of 191 new neighbourhood police officers are set to join the Metropolitan Police Service on 10th September, after completing their initial training at Police Now’s academy. More via Emergency Services Times

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service teams up with Guide Dogs Charity to help train puppies

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has teamed up with the charity Guide Dogs to help train puppies in their vital role of supporting people with sight loss. Firefighters recently collaborated with the Guide Dogs team to give the puppies valuable exposure to the sights, sounds, and experiences of the fire service. More via Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

Powerful short film shows police officers opening up about suicide

A powerful and deeply moving video has been released by North Yorkshire Police Federation, urging officers to break the silence around mental health and suicide. More via Emergency Services Times

Merseyside Police partnership to boost confidence in young black students holds final session

A partnership designed to boost confidence among young black students in Merseyside has held its final session, with participants receiving a certificate of attendance. More via Emergency Services Times

Commemorative events to mark 25th anniversary of Ladbroke Grove train crash

Two events will be held on Saturday 5 October 2024 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Ladbroke Grove Train Crash in west London. The events will remember those who died, those who were injured and everyone else who was affected by the disaster. More via Emergency Services Times