How the RNLI is managing its fleet for the future

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The RNLI operates a fleet that is far more complex than many might realise. Catherine caught up with two of the people responsible for making everything run smoothly, for the latest episode of For Every Response. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Vimpex marks two decades growing alongside The Emergency Services Show

After 20 years exhibiting at ESS, we spoke to managing director James Jones about his company’s relationship with the show and why they first took the opportunity to exhibit way back in 2006. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Five things to know about the review of police structures

The Home Office has published the terms of reference for the review of police structures which is part of the policing reform white paper. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Comms system rolled out between fire and rescue control rooms to save vital time

Emergency services in England are set to share information faster during incidents as a new communications system rolls out across fire and rescue services. Read more via Emergency Services Times

2025 figures show another challenging year for mountain rescue volunteers

Statistics from Mountain Rescue England and Wales for 2025 indicate that it was another busy year for mountain rescue teams with the total figure of 3,968 calls on teams, increasing from 2024’s high of 3,784. Read more via Emergency Services Times

First offender under new tailgating offence charged

A change to the law now means that football fans who try to enter match grounds without a ticket will face lengthy banning orders and substantial fines with the first offender already charged at a match in London last weekend. Read more via Emergency Services Times