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Fairer compensation for emergency workers injured on duty under new guidance
A new training facility has opened to prepare ambulance teams across England for major incidents, from building collapses and plane crashes to terror attacks, following a £5.9m investment from NHS England. Read more via Emergency Services Times.
NPAS secures CAA approval to expand uncrewed aircraft trials into daytime operations
The National Police Air Service has been granted approval by the Civil Aviation Authority to move its uncrewed aircraft trials into a Temporary Reserved Airspace within Class G airspace, marking the first time daytime flights will. Read more via Emergency Services Times
Major boost to Fire Cadets programme thanks to new government funding
The National Fire Chiefs Council has secured just over £500k to expand the reach and impact of the UK Fire Cadets programme meaning a further 343 new places for young people across England as well as support to recruit 100 new Fire Cadet lead volunteers. Read more via Emergency Services Times
Fire service supports national cycling scheme helping children stay safe on the roads
Primary school pupils in Oxfordshire were joined by Local Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood last week for a Bikeability training session, part of a nationwide initiative to give children the confidence and skills to cycle safely. Read more via Emergency Services Times
London Fire Brigade Advisory Panel to continue to late 2027
The Advisory Panel set up in the wake of the publication of the Cultural Review of the London Fire Brigade is set to continue to operate well into 2027 as its work is extended once more to support, challenge and assure the Brigade’s transformation programme. Read more via Emergency Services Times