St John Ambulance volunteers have come forward in their hundreds wishing to play their part in keeping members of the public safe throughout the period of national mourning and at ceremonial events, including Queen Elizabeth II’s lying in state and funeral. The first aid and health response charity’s volunteers have been providing 24-hour medical support… Read more »
Hybrid power solutions supplier Fischer Panda UK will demonstrate its expansion as an industry-leading integrated systems partner at The Emergency Services Show on 21 and 22 September. Forming its strategy to grow its presence in the commercial vehicle market, Fischer Panda UK will showcase its range of hybrid, mobile power equipment and air-conditioning and refrigeration… Read more »
Oscar Kilo, the National Police Wellbeing Service has announced the winners of their 2022 Awards. The Oscar Kilo Awards, now in their fourth year, have been created to recognise the amazing work that has been done, and continues to be done, to provide wellbeing support across UK policing. Andy Rhodes, Service Director Oscar Kilo said: “I… Read more »
The police response to burglary, robbery and theft is not consistently good enough – and victims face a postcode lottery when it comes to how thoroughly officers might investigate crimes, the police inspectorate has warned. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has called for forces to go back to basics… Read more »
Technology that makes a significant contribution to the UK Government’s ‘levelling up’ agenda will be one of the main benefits following the announcement of a closer working relationship between two innovative UK tech companies. Cardiff-based connectivity specialist and systems integrator Excelerate Technology has announced the acquisition of a significant minority stake in Surrey-based Livewire Digital,… Read more »
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has signed a £1.6 billion contract with UK company Bristow Helicopters Ltd to deliver rotary and fixed wing services for the next ten years. The new contract will see the UK search and rescue region benefit from both innovation and advances in technology to save more lives, even more quickly. … Read more »
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) will be busy over the summer with beach lifeguards expecting it to be a bumper year. Children under the age of 13 require the most assistance in the water, so the RNLI’s new seaside safety advert will be broadcast on TV channels with a catchy song reminding those visiting… Read more »
Chief Constables of all police forces in England and Wales pledged their support for the Police Covenant which was recently enshrined in law as one of the new measures of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act. Policing is a unique, rewarding, though challenging job, and the Covenant focuses on the health, wellbeing and physical… Read more »
London Fire Brigade is investing in the development of an electric-hybrid fire engine as part of its commitment to significantly reduce carbon emissions, supporting the Mayor of London’s ambition for London to be net zero carbon by 2030 and build a greener and safer city for everyone. The Brigade is currently working with Emergency One, the UK’s… Read more »
Dräger, an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology, has launched the UCF® FireVista, a thermal imaging camera (TIC) that can be activated one-handed with just one button, providing split-second access to critical visual support within a firefighting incident. TICs provide vital insight when visibility is significantly reduced due to fire, smoke or… Read more »
