Fire brigade unveils six new electric vehicles | Avon and Somerset Police cracks down on ‘cuckooing’

Cleveland Fire Brigade has announced the rollout of six new electric vehicles (EVs) into its fleet. And Avon and Somerset Police is cracking down on cuckooing, a practice whereby individuals or gangs manipulate people to gain access to their properties.

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Fire brigade unveils six new electric vehicles to drive sustainability efforts

Cleveland Fire Brigade has announced the rollout of six new electric vehicles (EVs) into its fleet as part of its Climate Change Plan and commitment to reduce the brigade’s carbon footprint annually. More via Emergency Services Times

Avon and Somerset Police cracks down on ‘cuckooing’

Avon and Somerset Police is cracking down on cuckooing, a practice whereby individuals or gangs manipulate people to gain access to their properties. More via Emergency Services Times

Growth of frontline electric vehicles requires smart dispatch

An Innovate UK funded project is exploring how the increasing use of electric vehicles as part of frontline response means a new way of thinking about sharing data to ensure that dispatchers can make smart, informed decisions without worrying about charging or battery life. More via Emergency Services Times

Devastating impact of hoax 999 calls revealed in TV show ‘Ambulance’

The devastating impact of a hoax 999 caller who sparked fears of a terror attack in London has been revealed in the latest episode of the award-winning BBC One series, ‘Ambulance’. More via Emergency Services Times

IFE announces new International President

The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) has announced Trent Fearnley MIFireE as its new International President. More via Emergency Services Times

How one fire service is shaping the future of emergency response technology

Phil Clark, Area Manager for Mobilising and Digital Transformation at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, is leading a major update of the service’s mobilising system in partnership with Motorola Solutions. More via Emergency Services Times