West Mids fire chief issues vote of no confidence in fire authority | Police Scotland and First Bus team up to keep electric vehicles on Aberdeen’s streets

The interim chief of West Midlands Fire Service has written to the Chair of West Midlands Fire Authority to lodge a vote of no confidence in the Authority. And a new partnership between First Bus and Police Scotland in Aberdeen is helping local officers keep their electric cars on the roads

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Dysfunction grows in West Mids as fire chief issues vote of no confidence in fire authority

Late last week, the interim chief of West Midlands Fire Service wrote to the Chair of West Midlands Fire Authority to lodge a vote of no confidence in the Authority in an unprecedented move that is likely to pique the interest of both the Home Office and HMICFRS as relationships have clearly broken down. More via Emergency Services Times

Police Scotland and First Bus team up to keep electric vehicles on Aberdeen’s streets

A new partnership between First Bus and Police Scotland in Aberdeen is helping local officers keep their electric cars on the roads. Officers using the service’s electric vehicles can now access 12 ultra rapid chargers within the First Bus depot in the city’s King Street. More via Emergency Services Times

Operation Tarlac one of the longest and most resource intensive policing operations in recent history, says NPCC

Operation Tarlac, which was launched on 9 October 2023 by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the National Police Coordination Centre (NPoCC) to address potential impacts on British communities following the terrorist attacks in Israel, is one of the longest and most resource intensive policing operations in recent history. More via Emergency Services Times

Kent and Cleveland among police forces recognised at Inspire Justice Awards

Police forces, including Thames Valley, Hampshire and Police Scotland, were named amongst the winners at the third-annual Skills for Justice – Inspire Justice Awards. More via Emergency Services Times

Revolutionary air ambulance fundraising app wins prestigious award

A fundraising app, which supports East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA), has been announced as the winner of a ‘Digital Innovation of the Year’ award. More via Emergency Services Times

Fire service helps keep Kent’s oldest resident safe at home

At the grand age of 110 years old, Hilda Luck is believed to be the oldest resident in Kent and has been having annual home fire safety visits from Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) for the past three years. More via Emergency Services Times