London Fire Brigade carries out counter-terrorism training for NATO

London Fire Brigade has begun conducting training on how emergency services respond to terrorist incidents on behalf of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). And a new episode of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) podcast highlights the persistent danger of laser attacks on aircraft.

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London Fire Brigade has begun conducting training on how emergency services respond to terrorist incidents on behalf of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), the world’s largest defence alliance. More via Emergency Services Times

The catastrophic impact of laser attacks on air ambulance crews

A new episode of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) podcast highlights the persistent danger of laser attacks on aircraft and the importance of reporting incidents, sharing the experience of police and air ambulance pilots. More via Emergency Services Times

Stakeholder views sought as part of Associate Ambulance Practitioner Apprenticeship update

A steering group led by ambulance services in England is conducting a review of the Level 4 Associate Ambulance Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard. More via Emergency Services Times

Boosting productivity through thoughtful tech will free more time for bobbies on the beat

UK policing is a big spender when it comes to technology, so when a national report on the state of digital government shows that the blockers to getting it right are no different to those experienced in policing, the timing is right to talk to NPCC Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Lead Chief Constable, Rob Carden. More via Emergency Services Times

Leveraging the right leadership and culture for the fire service

Juliette Alban-Metcalfe, CEO of Real World Group, looks at the importance of strong fire service leadership and how serious the consequences can be when leadership and management are found to be lacking. More via Emergency Services Times

Southport attacks: why the UK needs a unified approach to all violent attacks on the public

Barry Richards, Emeritus Professor of Political Psychology at Bournemouth University, explores the need for a basic reframing of how we understand murderous violence to help prevent another tragedy. More via Emergency Services Times