South Wales fire one year on from Morris Report

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has marked 12 months since the publication of an independent report into its culture and shared the progress made under its new leadership. And an ambulance volunteer’s extraordinary work in their local community has been recognised by BBC’s The One Show.

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South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has marked 12 months since the publication of an independent report into its culture and shared the progress made under its new leadership. More via Emergency Services Times

BBC TV show recognises ambulance volunteer’s extraordinary work

An ambulance volunteer’s extraordinary work in their local community has been recognised by BBC’s The One Show. More via Emergency Services Times

New deputy chief for Warwickshire Police

David Gardner has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief Constable of Warwickshire Police, having served temporarily in the role for some time. More via Emergency Services Times

New Chief Fire Officer for Avon

Matt Cook is to take over leadership of Avon Fire and Rescue Service when current Chief Officer Simon Shilton retires later this spring. More via Emergency Services Times

Merseyside officers and NHS staff take part in Knifesavers training

More than 100 officers and staff from Merseyside Police and Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust have received training on bleeding control. More via Emergency Services Times

Staffordshire fire service wins trust award for home-from-hospital partnership service

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has been recognised with a special award for its partnership work in delivering a home-from-hospital scheme to help vulnerable people across the county. More via Emergency Services Times