Welsh police, fire and ambulance sign charter pledging new approach to support those affected by public tragedies

Public organisations across Wales have signed a new charter which commits them to responding to public tragedies with openness, transparency and accountability. And Richard Cooper has been formally confirmed as the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police.

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Public organisations across Wales have signed a new charter which commits them to responding to public tragedies with openness, transparency and accountability. More via Emergency Services Times

Richard Cooper confirmed as Chief Constable of West Mercia Police

Richard Cooper has been formally confirmed as the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police after the PCC commended him to the Police and Crime Panel. More via Emergency Services Times

UK fire services to donate over 15,000 pieces of firefighting equipment to Ukraine

More than 15,000 pieces of life-saving firefighting equipment will be delivered to Ukrainian firefighters in April. More via Emergency Services Times

United Kingdom Rescue Organisation appoints new Chair

The United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) has announced Dan Quin, Chief Fire Officer of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, as its new Chair. More via Emergency Services Times

Bedfordshire fire service enhances safety and operational efficiency with fleet CCTV upgrades

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has improved its operational safety and efficiency through a series of fleet CCTV upgrades. More via Emergency Services Times