Welsh audit body recommends yet another review of fire governance

A report into governance of Wales’ three fire and rescue authorities says there has been little change since the Welsh Government published its fire reform white paper in 2018. And Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has appointed Jon Charters its next Chief Fire Officer.

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Audit Wales has published a report into governance of the three fire and rescue authorities earlier this month and finds little change since the Welsh Government published its fire reform white paper in 2018 and says that another review should be done as well as strengthening existing training and development of authority members. More via Emergency Services Times

Lancashire appoints new Chief Fire Officer

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Jon Charters has been appointed as Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service’s next Chief Fire Officer. Jon will officially takeover in January 2025 when the current Chief Fire Officer, Justin Johnston retires. More via Emergency Services Times

Fallen Colleagues to be remembered at National Police Memorial Day

The lives of almost 5,000 fallen police officers are to be remembered at the upcoming National Police Memorial Day Service in Glasgow.

More than 1,000 people are expected to attend the 21st National Police Memorial Day commemorations at the city’s Royal Concert Hall on 29 September. More via Greater Manchester Police Federation

New partnership aims to tackle emergency services’ IT challenges

A new partnership that aims to tackle emergency services’ IT challenges has been announced ahead of the start of The Emergency Services Show in Birmingham tomorrow. More via Emergency Services Times

Emergency service workers lose a week every year due to language barriers

Emergency service workers are losing more than a working week of time each year overcoming language barriers, according to new research commissioned by Pocketalk. More via Emergency Services Times

Wescom Group to exhibit product range to support first responders at The Emergency Services Show

Wescom Group will be exhibiting its range of products designed to assist First Responders at The Emergency Services Show at the NEC, Birmingham on 18-19 September. More via Emergency Services Times