London Ambulance Service celebrates 60 years

Marking 60 years of the capital’s ambulance service, Deputy Chief Paramedic Alison Blakely shared her thoughts on past achievements and looks to the future. And Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service has announced the appointment of Nick Searle QFSM to the role of Chief Fire Officer.

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Marking 60 years of the capital’s ambulance service, Deputy Chief Paramedic Alison Blakely shared her thoughts on past achievements and looked to what the future might hold. More via Emergency Services Times

Phil Garrigan begins new role as National Fire Chiefs Council Chair

Phil Garrigan OBE KFSM has started his tenure as Chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) for an initial two-year term. More via Emergency Services Times

The Ambulance Staff Charity partners with OurPulse to pilot wellbeing app

The Ambulance Staff Charity (TASC) is partnering with mental health solutions provider, OurPulse to offer its wellbeing app to TASC clients at the start of their recovery journey. More via Emergency Services Times

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service appoints new Chief Fire Officer

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) has announced the appointment of Nick Searle QFSM to the role of Chief Fire Officer (CFO). More via Emergency Services Times

Durham’s new Investigative Hub officially opened

Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen and Chief Constable Rachel Bacon officially opened Durham’s new Investigative Hub, joined by local dignitaries and His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, Mrs Sue Snowdon. More via Emergency Services Times