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Independent advisors appointed as ‘critical friend’ to South Wales fire
As South Wales Fire and Rescue Service seeks to learn from others and lead the way in the sector after the challenges of recent years, the service has recruited a small group of advisors to form a sounding board to help shape its thinking. Read more via Emergency Services Times
New initiative aims to boost number of women in rope rescue roles
Volunteers from HM Coastguard are taking part in a new initiative aimed at encouraging more women to step into frontline rope rescue roles across the UK’s emergency services. Read more via Emergency Services Times
Fewer 999 callers need ambulances as ‘Hear and Treat’ referrals increase
Almost one in five people calling 999 are now being directed to alternative services without the need for an ambulance to attend, according to new figures from the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS). Read more via Emergency Services Times
Work begins on modern firefighter training facilities in Perth
Construction is underway on new state-of-the-art firefighter training facilities in Perth, aimed at improving public safety and providing crews with more realistic and environmentally responsible training environments. Read more via Emergency Services Times
Growing up alongside deadly fires inspired me to study them – and fight flames with swarms of drones
The University of Bristol’s Georgios Tzoumas traces how childhood experiences of devastating wildfires in Greece inspired him to lead the Aura project, developing swarm-based autonomous drones that support firefighters with faster, safer wildfire detection and response while respecting the ecological role of fire. Read more via Emergency Services Times
