Building a sustainable paramedic workforce in a changing system | St John Ambulance unveils strategy to empower more people with first aid skills

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Building a sustainable paramedic workforce in a changing system

The Royal College of Paramedics’ Kirsty Lowery-Richardson says the profession is in transition, with shifting workforce supply, expanding roles, evolving training, and new digital and leadership demands requiring clearer career pathways and stronger organisational support. Read more via Emergency Services Times

St John Ambulance unveils strategy to empower more people with first aid skills

St John Ambulance has launched its strategy for the next three years, cementing its commitment to putting the power of first aid into more people’s hands than ever before. Read more via Emergency Services Times

New campaign urges high-rise residents to prepare for fire emergencies

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has launched a new safety campaign, ‘Be ready. Stay safe.’, designed to develop their high-rise prevention, protection and response strategies.  Read more via Emergency Services Times

The role of police finance in a time of change

CIPFA’s Alison Dewhirst says police finance leaders must shift from anticipating reform to shaping it through stronger governance, collaboration and prevention-focused investment to deliver a more effective, sustainable policing system. Read more via Emergency Services Times

FIRE AID appeals for funds to support Ukrainian rescuers

A UK charity is warning that years of war have pushed thousands of emergency responders in Ukraine to breaking point. Read more via Emergency Services Times