After an ‘intense’ first year, NFCC chief sets out the challenges facing fire services | The Emergency Services Show and CPDme help capture learning that counts

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After an ‘intense’ first year, NFCC chief sets out the challenges facing fire services

NFCC Chair Phil Garrigan reflects on his first ten months in post and the pressures shaping the fire and rescue sector in a recent webinar with Catherine Levin, sponsored by Texport and Hunter. Read more via Emergency Services Times

The Emergency Services Show and CPDme help capture learning that counts

During CPD Week [2–6 March], Emergency Services Times highlights its ongoing partnership with CPDme, which enables emergency services professionals to log accredited learning from its podcasts, webinars and show content. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Ambulance service wins award for improving how data supports patient care

A team at North East Ambulance Service has been named Digital Data and Technology Team of the Year at the SDN NENC Digital Conference 2026, in recognition of work to strengthen how ambulance data is shared, protected and used across the region. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Live Facial Recognition technology to be deployed in Chester city centre

Cheshire Constabulary will deploy Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology in Chester city centre today [5 March], marking the first time the force has used its LFR van in the county. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Funding secured for wellbeing garden at Peterborough ambulance station

The East of England Ambulance Service Charity has been awarded £24,486 to create a new wellbeing garden at Peterborough ambulance station, providing ambulance staff with a dedicated outdoor space to rest and recharge during demanding shifts. Read more via Emergency Services Times