PCC announces preferred candidate to be next Chief Constable of Merseyside Police

Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has announced that Rob Carden is her preferred choice to be the next Chief Constable of Merseyside Police. And Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) has been awarded £72,000 to install new solar panels on the roof of Isle of Wight Ambulance Service station.

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.

Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has announced that Rob Carden is her preferred choice to be the next Chief Constable of Merseyside Police. More via Emergency Services Times

Isle of Wight NHS Trust awarded more than £70k for ambulance station solar panel installation

Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) has been awarded £72,000 to install new solar panels on the roof of Isle of Wight Ambulance Service station. The project will help reduce energy costs and generate renewable energy for the site. More via Emergency Services Times

London Fire Commissioner confirms Independent Operational Assurance Adviser appointment

London Fire Commissioner, Andy Roe, has confirmed the appointment of Mark Hardingham MA QFSM as Independent Operational Assurance Adviser. More via Emergency Services Times

London Heart Starters defibrillator campaign reaches half way mark

A pioneering campaign from the London Ambulance Charity to fund defibrillators for the London communities that need them most has raised £201,600. More via Emergency Services Times

London Ambulance Service marathon runners raise almost £30,000 for charity

Ten inspirational London Ambulance Service (LAS) runners have raised almost £30,000 for the London Ambulance Charity by taking on the record-breaking London marathon at the weekend. More via Emergency Services Times