Health and wellbeing takes centre stage at The Emergency Services Show

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Health and wellbeing will take centre stage at The Emergency Services Show 2025, with a packed line-up of sessions and live demos aimed at helping blue light staff look after both body and mind. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Live facial recognition technology plays key role at Notting Hill Carnival

The Metropolitan Police has said live facial recognition (LFR) technology played a key role in policing this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, helping officers identify almost 100 people of interest across the two-day event, leading directly to 61 arrests. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Nottinghamshire invests in 17 new fire appliances to strengthen frontline response

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has begun the roll-out of 17 brand-new fire appliances, marking a major investment in the service’s long-term strategy to protect communities across the county. Read more via Emergency Services Times

New Assistant Chief Fire Officer of Defence Fire Safety Regulator appointed

Alan Horberry has been appointed Assistant Chief Fire Officer at the Defence Fire Safety Regulator, the body responsible for enforcing fire legislation across the Ministry of Defence estate. Read more via Emergency Services Times

St John Ambulance appoints new Chief Medical Officer

St John Ambulance has appointed Professor Andrew Hartle as its new Chief Medical Officer, giving him responsibility for championing clinical excellence and providing strategic oversight across the charity’s medical operations and services. Read more via Emergency Services Times