Fire service opens first carbon neutral station in county

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Cambridgeshire’s most sustainable fire station has reopened in St Neots after extensive renovations, becoming the county’s first completely carbon-neutral station. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Panasonic to showcase EMS-ready TOUGHBOOK tablet at The Emergency Tech Show

Panasonic is set to demonstrate the TOUGHBOOK G2 EMS Tablet at The Emergency Tech Show, showing how the rugged device supports ambulance crews in delivering faster and safer patient care. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Fire service adds lifesaving drug to emergency response kit

Naloxone, the emergency medication used to rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, is set to be available in every fire station across Hertfordshire by the end of the year. Read more via Emergency Services Times

How innovation leads to affordable emergency communications

Dragon WiFi’s Guy Farley explores how his Coastguard experience with critical communication failures inspired the creation of SARcom and PODcom—adaptable, affordable solutions that keep emergency services connected where conventional systems fall short. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Aluminium Marine to showcase rapid response vessel at The Emergency Services Show

Aluminium Marine Consultants Ltd (AMC), in collaboration with Walker Marine Design (WMD), will be showcasing its latest innovation in fire and marine response at The Emergency Services Show at the NEC in Birmingham on 17–18 September. Read more via Emergency Services Times