Preparing for a national exercise, how one LRF is getting ready

Catherine Levin speaks to Dave Walton about how fire and rescue services are a big part of the Local Resilience Forum set up. And the Prime Minister has confirmed that responsibility for fire will move back to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

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Catherine Levin speaks to Dave Walton about how fire and rescue services are a big part of the Local Resilience Forum set up, working closely with partners to plan, prepare and respond to risks. More via Emergency Services Times

Nine years on, fire to return to Communities department

The Prime Minister has confirmed that responsibility for fire will move back to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) in response to a recommendation in the final Grenfell Inquiry report to bring building safety and fire under a single Secretary of State. More via Emergency Services Times

Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner announces preferred candidate to be next Chief Constable

Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner, Jonathan Evison, has announced Chris Todd as the preferred candidate to be the next Chief Constable of Humberside Police following the recent selection process. More via Emergency Services Times

Ambulance service teams up with local partners to help reduce knife crime

South Central Ambulance Service has launched a campaign to reduce the number of knife crimes in the region, highlight the impact these have on victims, their families and local communities, and raise awareness of what emergency first aid members of the public should provide to victims of knife crime while emergency services are on their way. More via Emergency Services Times

Force sees Clare’s Law applications double in one year

Nottinghamshire Police says it is committed to doing all that it can to protect anyone at risk of domestic violence as it reports a surge in requests for disclosure about the previous violent and abusive behaviour of a current or ex-partner. More via Emergency Services Times

How satellites and AI help fight wildfires today

As wind-driven wildfires spread through the Los Angeles area in January 2025, fire-spotting technology and computer models were helping firefighters understand the rapidly changing environment they were facing. More via Emergency Services Times