Grenfell firefighters suffering debilitating health effects, research finds

More than a quarter of firefighters who were exposed to toxic smoke as they battled the Grenfell Tower fire are now suffering from long-term health disorders, new research has found. And the government has published new data on current and future flood and coastal erosion risk in England.

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Government publishes new risk assessment of flood risk in England

New data and modelling approaches form the basis of the Environment Agency’s National Flood Risk Assessment and Coastal Erosion Risk Map published shortly before Christmas, the first update in over six years. More via Emergency Services Times

South Wales appoint two new Assistant Chief Fire Officers

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) has announced the appointment of Dean Loader and Brian Thompson as the new Assistant Chief Fire Officers (ACFOs). More via Emergency Services Times

Ambulance service and London Luton Airport launch life-saving partnership

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) and the fire and rescue service at London Luton Airport (LLA) have teamed up to launch a new partnership aimed at getting quicker emergency medical help to people who need it. More via Emergency Services Times

Multi-agency project leads to drugs and weapons seizures in Tyneside community

A multi-agency project focused on improving a Tyneside community has resulted in drugs and suspected illegal cash in the tens of thousands of pounds recovered. More via Emergency Services Times

How document redaction software can solve a big admin problem

NEC Software Solutions’ Rishi Hindocha explores how AI-enabled document redaction software is cutting time spent on admin by as much as 90%. More via Emergency Services Times