Buckinghamshire welcomes new Deputy Chief Fire Officer

Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has announced that Simon Tuffley has been appointed as new Deputy Chief Fire Officer, effective from 1 November 2024. And an innovative Leicestershire Police pilot scheme designed to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) has shown promising results, reducing ASB by 39% in the areas it was implemented.

Don’t forget to bookmark this page and check back daily to stay abreast of the latest goings on in the emergency services sector.

For more emergency services news, views and insights, be sure to register for the weekly digest out every Friday.

Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has announced that Simon Tuffley has been appointed as new Deputy Chief Fire Officer, effective from 1 November 2024. More via Emergency Services Times

Leicestershire Police scheme shows promise in tackling anti-social behaviour

An innovative Leicestershire Police pilot scheme designed to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) has shown promising results, reducing ASB by 39% in the areas it was implemented. More via Emergency Services Times

Avon Fire and Rescue Service teams up with Deliveroo to boost education on safe battery charging practices

Avon Fire and Rescue Service (AF&RS) has teamed up with online food delivery company, Deliveroo, to educate riders on safe battery charging practices. More via Emergency Services Times

National week of action to tackle business crime launches for third year

This week, police and partners from across the country are joining together to take part in a national week of action targeting business and retail crime in their communities. More via Emergency Services Times

10,000 schoolchildren given life-saving training with London Ambulance Service

Almost 10,000 schoolchildren have been taught how to save a life in the first year of an ambitious campaign to create a generation of lifesavers. More via Emergency Services Times

Partnership between NHS 24, Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service streamlining mental health support

A partnership between NHS 24, Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) is streamlining how Lanarkshire patients receive mental health support.

The Mental Health Pathway is a collaboration between the three services which ensures that people seeking urgent mental health support are directed to the most appropriate service for their needs. More via Daily Record