Multi-agency effort sees unexploded WWII bomb successfully detonated | WMFS celebrates career of its first Black female firefighter

An unexploded World War Two bomb has been successfully detonated in East Tilbury, following a multi-agency operation. And West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service (WMFS) is celebrating the career of it first Black female firefighter, who is retiring from the service.

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Multi-agency effort sees unexploded WWII bomb successfully detonated

An unexploded World War Two bomb has been successfully detonated in East Tilbury, following a multi-agency operation. More via Emergency Services Times

West Midlands fire service celebrates career of its first Black female firefighter

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service is celebrating the career of it first Black female firefighter, who is retiring from the service. More via Emergency Services Times

Cumbria Constabulary anti-social behaviour crackdown continues to see results

A Cumbria Constabulary initiative to crack down on anti-social behaviour (ASB) and/or serious violence across the county continues to see results. More via Emergency Services Times

CNC officers graduate from 100th Initial Foundation Programme

A new cohort of Authorised Firearms Officers (AFOs) have graduated from the 100th Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) Initial Foundation Programme (IFP). More via Emergency Services Times

Campaign helps ambulance staff deal with attacks

An ambulance service has launched a campaign aimed at raising awareness of increasing aggression, intimidation, and violence towards ambulance staff. The States of Jersey Ambulance Service campaign, Work Without Fear, calls for greater respect and support for workers. More via BBC News

Plans ‘to be submitted soon’ for new Essex ambulance depot

Plans are in a “very early stage” for a new Essex ambulance depot that will provide up to 35 ambulances and four rapid response vehicles. A senior councillor expects a planning application and consultation soon. More via Essex Live