‘We need to be on the front foot,’ says new national fire chief | Tiff Lynch becomes only the second female Chair in PFEW’s 106-year history

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‘We need to be on the front foot,’ says new national fire chief

In the latest episode of For Every Response, Phil Garrigan talks about prioritising improving organisational culture through professional standards while preparing fire and rescue services to respond to the increasing impact of wildfires and floods. More via Emergency Services Times

Tiff Lynch becomes only the second female Chair in PFEW’s 106-year history

The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has announced that Tiff Lynch has been elected as the next National Chair. More via Emergency Services Times

Wildfire numbers this year surge past 500, as fire chiefs urge public caution

Wildfire incidents in England and Wales have already surpassed the 500 mark this year, new data shows. More via Emergency Services Times

Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s first ever all-female intake of new police officers celebrates 20 years of service

Twenty years ago, when Cambridgeshire Constabulary announced its first ever all-female intake of new police officers, it caused quite a stir. Now, some of that cohort have come back together as they were presented with their 20-year long service medals. More via Emergency Services Times

Sickle cell patients in London to benefit from new care pathway

London Ambulance Service (LAS) and south London hospitals have introduced a new system allowing sickle cell patients in crisis to bypass A&E and go straight to specialist care. More via Emergency Services Times