Northumberland fire in turmoil as leadership suspended

The Chief Fire Officer and Deputy Chief Fire Office have been suspended from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service following the outcome of an independent cultural review. And the Chief Constable of Merseyside Police, Serena Kennedy, has announced that she will be retiring in August

Don’t forget to bookmark this page and check back daily to stay abreast of the latest news in the emergency services sector.

For more emergency services news, views and insights, be sure to register for the weekly digest out every Friday.

The Chief Fire Officer and Deputy Chief Fire Office have been suspended from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service following the outcome of an independent cultural review. More via Emergency Services Times

‘The time is right’ says Merseyside Police chief announcing her retirement

The Chief Constable of Merseyside Police, Serena Kennedy, has announced that she will be retiring in August, after nearly five years in charge. More via Emergency Services Times

Improved access to patient transport services in Wales

The Welsh Ambulance Service has launched an improved SMS text service which will give patients greater interaction with their transport bookings when using the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS). More via Emergency Services Times

Terrorism related arrests hit five-year high

The latest data released by the Home Office shows that more people have been arrested for terrorism related offences in 2024 than in the four years previously. More via Emergency Services Times

£17m fire station for Northamptonshire, but it won’t now include police

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service will get a new fire station if planners agree, but it won’t be a joint hub with the police as the PFCC has reversed a decision made by her predecessor and will now put a stand alone police station elsewhere. More via Emergency Services Times

New centre opens to support victims and vulnerable witnesses

York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith and Deputy Mayor Jo Coles visited Acer House Victims’ Centre which will shortly open to provide dedicated, modern facilities to better meet the needs of victims of rape and sexual assault. More via Emergency Services Times