Ordnance Survey partners with Scottish Mountain Rescue to aid volunteer response

Ordnance Survey is equipping Scottish Mountain Rescue volunteers with free access to the OS Maps App, providing advanced mapping tools to support their lifesaving missions. And Suffolk Constabulary’s non-emergency digital response system has marked its first anniversary, with thousands of residents choosing to contact the force online rather than pick up the phone.

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Ordnance Survey is equipping Scottish Mountain Rescue volunteers with free access to the OS Maps App, providing advanced mapping tools to support their lifesaving missions. More via Emergency Services Times

Force marks one year of digital contact service to meet changing public needs

Suffolk Constabulary’s non-emergency digital response system has marked its first anniversary, with thousands of residents choosing to contact the force online rather than pick up the phone. More via Emergency Services Times

Innovative paramedic role set to benefit island communities

Advanced Paramedics are bringing a new level of patient care to the Western Isles, as they split their time between the Scottish Ambulance Service and NHS Western Isles, offering support in a variety of settings, from care homes to patient homes. More via Emergency Services Times

UK fire services’ largest-ever convoy leaves for Ukraine with vital equipment

A convoy of UK fire and rescue services delivering over 15,000 pieces of life saving firefighting equipment to Ukrainian firefighters left yesterday. More via Emergency Services Times

Operation Prospect empowers Merseyside youth against knife and gun crime

More than 11,000 young people across Merseyside have taken part in a school-based initiative aimed at tackling serious youth violence and weapon crime. More via Emergency Services Times