Making the move to digital proves to be a great success for EST

Catherine Levin looks at our first year as a purely digital publication and why it was definitely the right decision. And the race for this year’s Christmas number one is being shaken up as firefighters take on some of the biggest festive hits of all time.

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Catherine Levin looks at our first year as a purely digital publication and why it was definitely the right decision. More via Emergency Services Times

Fire service takes on Christmas chart giants in race for festive number one

The race for this year’s Christmas number one is being shaken up as firefighters take on some of the biggest festive hits of all time. More via Emergency Services Times

Mountain rescue teams tackling a year of challenges

Mike, Chief Executive Officer of Mountain Rescue England and Wales, looks back on what’s been another busy year for mountain rescue teams. More via Emergency Services Times

Fire service boosts fleet with new tactical response vehicles

Four additional tactical response vehicles have rolled into Norfolk as the latest additions as part of a multi-million pound investment by Norfolk County Council to modernise the fire and rescue fleet. More via Emergency Services Times

Fresh campaign tactics help to protect women and girls in Sussex

Police forces are using a range of approaches to raise awareness of issues and in Sussex, the communications team has developed a striking love hearts sweet design that is having great success in highlighting Clare’s Law, a police policy giving people the right to know if their partner has an abusive past. More via Emergency Services Times

North West Ambulance announces new Chief

Salman Desai KAM has been confirmed as the permanent CEO of North West Ambulance Service having acted up in the role since the departure of Daren Mochrie earlier this year. More via Emergency Services Times