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From unexploded bomb to nationwide test: why emergency alerts matter

Ahead of the government’s upcoming Emergency Alert system test on 7 September, Abena Oppong-Asare MP explains how the mechanism enables potentially life-saving information to reach millions of people within seconds, wherever they are. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Suppliers and services join forces to solve digital challenges at The Emergency Tech Show

On the latest episode of the For Every Response podcast, Catherine Levin went behind the scenes of The Emergency Tech Show (ETS) to hear what’s in store this September. Now in its third year, ETS is bigger than ever, with an agenda that reflects how rapidly technology is reshaping emergency services. Read more via Emergency Services Times

First AI trial at London Ambulance Service boosts patient care

London Ambulance Service has begun trialling Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support paramedics in treating more patients, marking a first for UK emergency services. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Ballyclare brings collaborative fire kit solutions to The Emergency Services Show

Ballyclare, UK designer and manufacturer of firefighter PPE, will be showcasing its latest range of innovative protective clothing and highlighting its collaborative approach to customer solutions at The Emergency Services Show on 17-18 September 2025. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Her Majesty The Queen officially names Cornwall Air Ambulance’s second helicopter

Cornwall Air Ambulance has officially welcomed a second helicopter into service, with its Royal Patron, Her Majesty The Queen, visiting the charity’s Newquay headquarters to lead the naming ceremony. Read more via Emergency Services Times