Hero 7/7 medic returns to St Paul’s for 20th anniversary

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A London Ambulance Service medic who risked her life to save passengers in the 7/7 London bombings will return to St Paul’s Cathedral today as a candle bearer at a special service marking the 20th anniversary of the suicide attacks. Read more via Emergency Services Times

London’s new Fire Commissioner takes office

Jonathan Smith has taken up the role of London Fire Commissioner, leading one of the world’s busiest fire and rescue services. Read more via Emergency Services Times

BSL awareness takes flight in new Air Ambulances UK video

Air Ambulances UK has launched a new video campaign designed to promote accessibility and inclusivity through British Sign Language (BSL). Read more via Emergency Services Times

Viral fire service animation warns teens of open water dangers

An emotional new animation re-telling the story of a Rotherham schoolboy who drowned four years ago has been watched more than a quarter of a million times. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Dräger breathes new life into firefighter safety at height

Dräger’s Engineered Solutions division has designed a breathing air panel for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue to protect firefighters working at height on aerial platforms and ladders from smoke and toxic fumes during an incident. Read more via Emergency Services Times