Pioneering treatment for cardiac arrest patients in London | Herts’ emergency services tested in freezing temperature exercise

Cardiac arrest patients in London are being given a better chance of survival thanks to a pioneering new team on the streets of the capital. And responders from Hertfordshire’s fire and rescue, ambulance and police services recently carried out a rescue simulating a real-life incident in freezing temperatures.

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London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance pioneer treatment for cardiac arrest patients

For the first time in the UK, cardiac arrest patients in London are being given a better chance of survival thanks to a pioneering new team on the streets of the capital. More via Emergency Services Times

Hertfordshire’s emergency services tested in freezing temperature exercise

Hemel Hempstead’s Snow Centre was the scene for a multi-agency training exercise on 19 May, when responders from Hertfordshire’s fire and rescue, ambulance and police services carried out a rescue simulating a real-life incident. More via Emergency Services Times

Joint fire and ambulance initiative helps saves lives at home

A groundbreaking initiative between Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and the East of England Ambulance Service Trust is making a real difference to the lives of some of Essex’s most vulnerable residents, by bringing lifesaving care directly to their doorsteps. More via Emergency Services Times

Met LFR deployment leads to arrest of registered sex offender

A registered sex offender is back behind bars thanks to Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology deployed by the Metropolitan Police. More via Emergency Services Times

Funding opportunity launched to reduce knife crime in Cleveland

Community organisations are being invited to apply for up to £25,000 of £80,000 worth of funding to deliver anti-knife crime projects to tackle serious youth violence in Cleveland. More via Emergency Services Times