The merits of muscle memory for multi-agency working

David Boyle, national JESIP lead, talks about taking the principles forward, how to embed them into muscle memory and how getting this national work funded long term is crucial. And the Welsh Ambulance Service is to begin using remotely operated drones to survey the scenes of hazardous and challenging incidents.

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Headed up by David Boyle, the JESIP team is working hard to get its interoperability principles embedded in the muscle memory of all responders. He told Catherine Levin about his approach to leading this work when she spoke to him for the first episode of the new season of the Emergency Services Times podcast, For Every Response. More via Emergency Services Times

Drone use set to take off at the Welsh Ambulance Service

The eyes in the sky will provide specially trained Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) paramedics with live, aerial footage of incidents, allowing them spot previously unseen dangers. More via Emergency Services Times

New hope for cardiac arrest patients with UK-first procedure launched

London’s Air Ambulance has launched a first-of-its-kind response team in the UK to deliver advanced cardiac care before hospital arrival. More via Emergency Services Times

Report finds police were ill-equipped to deal with online content during summer riots

A new report on policing’s response to the violent riots witnessed in July and August 2024 has found that police were ill-equipped to deal with the risks posed by online content during the disorder. More via Emergency Services Times

Chorus Intelligence recognised with a King’s Award for Enterprise

For the second time, Chorus Intelligence Ltd has won an award for its innovation in police technology, this time for its digital intelligence and investigation platform. More via Emergency Services Times

Five things to consider when choosing fire protective clothing

With increasing operational demands and climate-driven challenges, selecting the right fire protective clothing is critical to firefighter safety and performance. Here, we outline five core technical considerations – from material composition to multi-system compatibility – to support informed PPE procurement and specification decisions. More via Emergency Services Times

New e-bike offers faster, greener response for emergency services

Developed with frontline input and built for real-world conditions, the PFR e-bike offers a fast, sustainable and adaptable solution for emergency services on the move. Steve Filary, Managing Director of Whizz Bikes, explains the thinking behind its design. More via Emergency Services Times

As Police Scotland bring in body-worn video, research shows little is known about its effectiveness

As Police Scotland prepares to equip all frontline officers with body-worn video by 2026, Professor William Webster explores whether the technology lives up to its promises of greater transparency, reduced complaints and enhanced public trust. More via Emergency Services Times