Celebrating ambulance volunteers who go above and beyond every day

West Midlands Ambulance Service is celebrating its volunteers this National Volunteers’ Week. And Durham Constabulary’s investment in staff and technology has dropped its 101 response times to a median of just six seconds.

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With a recent ambulance chiefs’ survey showing high levels of satisfaction of volunteers involved with the ambulance service, the West Midlands Ambulance Service is shining a spotlight on its volunteers during this year’s National Volunteers’ Week. More via Emergency Services Times

£1.5m investment reaps rewards in Durham as call wait times drop to record low

Durham Constabulary shares how its investment in additional control room staff and technology has seen its 101 response times drop and bring it in line with other regional forces. More via Emergency Services Times

Boon set to be next Chief Constable for Hampshire

Alexis Boon is set to be the next Chief Constable for Hampshire and Isle of Wight as the Police and Crime Commissioner confirmed him as her preferred candidate to take on the role after the abrupt retirement of the previous chief. More via Emergency Services Times

Haix releases FIRE EAGLE 2.0 EXG fire boot

Functional shoe and clothing specialist HAIX has launched the world’s first fire boot featuring GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® EXTRAGUARD technology. More via Emergency Services Times

New police dog facility opens to boost real-world readiness

A brand new training facility designed to better prepare police dogs for real-world operational environments has officially opened at Griffin Park, in Cumbria. More via Emergency Services Times