In an era where smartphones are ubiquitous, being able to use all their functions – video, photos, text – is mostly not possible when making emergency calls to 999 in the UK or 112 throughout Europe. A majority of emergency call centres are still analogue, relying on the same phone technology that’s been employed for… Read more »
People rely on the emergency services at some of the worst moments of their lives. Whether it’s a personal crisis or a major incident, emotions can run high. If you look after social media for the emergency services, you’re responsible for enhancing and protecting their reputation. You’ve got to be visible and engaged, responding to… Read more »
Blue Light Services Specialist Vehicles Limited (BLS), a leading ambulance conversion company in the UK supplying vehicles to over 75 private ambulance companies and the NHS have entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with Rodriguez Lopez Auto (RLA) in order to increase the supply of vehicles and meet the demands of the increasing client base… Read more »
Kromek, a leading developer of radiation and bio-detection technology solutions for the advanced imaging and CBRN detection segments, has been awarded a contract worth £1.7m from an existing UK government-related customer. The contract is for the provision of CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) detection products and services. It is to be delivered over the… Read more »
IAM RoadSmart is the UK’s leading road safety charity. It has a community of over 72,000 members who have a range of driving skills and abilities. The charity is committed to supporting people with their driving and riding skills and relies on a host of volunteers to help it achieve its mission. IAM RoadSmart recognises… Read more »
National Board member and Firearms & Taser Lead Steve Hartshorn has been confirmed as the second National Chair to be voted in by police officers in England and Wales. Steve joined the Metropolitan Police in 1995, before moving to the Met’s Firearms Command. He became a Federation rep because he wanted to help colleagues that… Read more »
Ryan Howell has been appointed Chief Officer of the Dorset Police Special Constabulary after a selection and recruitment process overseen by Assistant Chief Constable Steve Lyne. Ryan started his policing career in 2005 when he joined Gloucestershire Constabulary as a Special Constable. He then joined West Midlands Police, in 2009, as a Crime Scene Investigator… Read more »
Emergency vehicle manufacturer, Venari Group, has commenced the production of an undisclosed volume of military grade ambulances which will be imminently deployed to Ukraine to support the brave medics working on the frontline. The Ukrainian Embassy in London contacted Venari’s CEO, Oliver North, through local MP Andrew Percy just last week, and following a thorough… Read more »
The Scottish Ambulance Service has been provided with £1.6m by the Scottish Government over the last three years as part of its Mental Health Strategy. The funding has supported mental health care initiatives, including establishing and staffing mental health triage cars, and boosting the care and support offered to individuals and communities. This investment supports… Read more »
Nottinghamshire-based social enterprise Pulp Friction was set up to provide people with disabilities the chance to gain work experience in a busy kitchen. The project first began in the canteen at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, in November 2015, with help from Station Manager Chris Emmott. In recent years, Pulp Friction also had a… Read more »
