New report shows just 13 per cent of blue light fleet is electric or hybrid

Just 13% of existing emergency services fleets are electric or hybrid and in two-thirds of services, plans to expand it are undeveloped or non-existent. And South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) is trialling a predictive maintenance model to minimise the time vehicles are off the road.

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In a first for Emergency Services Times, we asked 108 emergency services about how they are transitioning to low emission fleet to meet net zero ambitions and with a 95% response rate, we found that only 13% of existing fleet is electric or hybrid and in two-thirds of services, plans to expand it are undeveloped or non-existent. More via Emergency Services Times

Using data to predict when ambulances need maintenance

South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) is working with Ordnance Survey on a trial to increase the efficiency of ambulance fleets by minimising the amount of time when ambulances must be taken off the road for unforeseen maintenance. More via Emergency Services Times

How one rescue dog found his true home with Wiltshire Police

A former rescue dog adopted from Dogs Trust by Wiltshire Police has celebrated his first year of service as a police dog and is the first to be adopted since the force joined the Animal Welfare Welfare Visitors Scheme. More via Emergency Services Times

Fire services collaborate and design qualification to recognise on the job learning

A new Level 3 Certificate in Operational Firefighting has been launched by emergency services awarding organisation SFJ Awards. More via Emergency Services Times

How AI and drones are changing the search for missing persons

Search and rescue (SAR) teams are increasingly using drones, also known as Uncrewed Aircraft (UA), to locate missing persons faster and more effectively. These technologies provide real-time aerial views, enhance night searches with thermal imaging and assist in pinpointing locations with laser ranging. More via Emergency Services Times

Many of history’s deadliest building fires have been in nightclubs: here’s why they’re so dangerous

Nightclubs have been the site of some of history’s deadliest fires, with the recent Pulse nightclub tragedy in North Macedonia claiming 59 lives. Milad Haghani examines why these venues are so vulnerable and what can be. More via Emergency Services Times