Police officers restart over 100 hearts using cardiac arrest alerting app

Police officers from various forces have helped restart the hearts of over 100 people thanks to an app which alerts nearby responders when someone is suffering a cardiac arrest. And Ordnance Survey (OS) has been appointed as the future operator of the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) by the Geospatial Commission.

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Police officers from various forces have helped restart the hearts of over 100 people thanks to an app which alerts nearby responders when someone is suffering a cardiac arrest. More via Emergency Services Times

Ordnance Survey announced as future operator of the National Underground Asset Register

Ordnance Survey (OS) has been appointed as the future operator of the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) by the Geospatial Commission. More via Emergency Services Times

Black cab driver brought back to life raises thousands for life-saving defibrillators

A black cab driver who was brought back to life with a defibrillator has raised thousands of pounds to help install the live-saving devices in the deprived areas of London that need them most. More via Emergency Services Times

How to have a confident menopause on the frontline

Lynda Bailey, a former police Inspector and founder of Making Menopause Work, recently spoke at The Emergency Services Show about how to improve working on the frontline, including tips on how to have a confident menopause. More via Emergency Services Times

Firefighters rally to demand action from government

Around a thousand firefighters rallied yesterday in central London to demand that the new government take urgent measures to rebuild the fire and rescue service.

The rally, organised by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), drew attendance from firefighters and fire control staff across the UK. More via FBU

Ruth Lee Ltd acquired by Protect Medical Group

Ruth Lee Ltd, a world leader in the design and manufacture of manikins for rescue, health, and safety training, has been acquired by the Protect Medical Group. More via Emergency Services Times