Strong support for HMI to inspect fire service governance | NFCC represents UK at launch of groundbreaking global fire safety initiative

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has received strong support for its plan to include governance as an area of inspection for fire and rescue services for the first time. And the National Fire Chiefs Council represented the United Kingdom at the launch of Dubai Civil Defence’s “1 Billion Readiness” initiative last week.

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Strong support for HMI to inspect fire service governance

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has received strong support for its plan to include governance as an area of inspection for fire and rescue services for the first time. More via Emergency Services Times

NFCC represents UK at launch of groundbreaking global fire safety initiative

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) represented the United Kingdom at the launch of Dubai Civil Defence’s “1 Billion Readiness” initiative last week, the largest global programme dedicated to safety and fire hazard prevention. More via Emergency Services Times

EEAST celebrates new Ipswitch hub progress with steel signing ceremony

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has celebrated the progress made at its new Ipswich hub with a steel signing ceremony. More via Emergency Services Times

Air ambulance launches UK-first brain bleed feasibility study

East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) has launched a feasibility study to assess whether performing a minimally invasive blood test at scene for patients with a suspected head injury can help determine if they are suffering from bleeding in the brain. More via Emergency Services Times

Grenfell memorial design team shortlist agreed

The Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission has drawn up a shortlist of five design teams, one of which will be selected to produce the Grenfell memorial. More via Emergency Services Times

Sheffield fire station refurbishment finally going ahead after major delays

A Sheffield fire station will be undergoing major refurbishment this year, following a decision not to rebuild it after construction costs spiralled, a meeting of South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority was told earlier this week. More via The Star