At The Emergency Services Show, visitors learned that strong relationships built through the work of local resilience forums pay huge dividends when major events come calling. Hosting Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine saw Liverpool at its very best as thousands of visitors converged on the city back in May 2023. Speaking in the Lessons Learned… Read more »
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has put together a new podcast series featuring 200 episodes that show how the charity has evolved over the last two centuries. The 200 Voices podcast features stories from extraordinary people who rescue, have been rescued and have real-life experiences of the RNLI. It seeks to commemorate its past,… Read more »
Coastal safety is set for an extra boost this summer with the official launch of ‘Stay Safe Along The Coast’ from National Coastwatch. Helped by funding from Trinity House, watchkeepers from 30 National Coastwatch stations have been trained to offer coastal safety information to members of the public. The National Coastwatch Institution is a voluntary… Read more »
Damien Oliver has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). He will begin his new role on Monday 17 October, which follows the current MCA Chief Executive Brian Johnson’s retirement. Damien joined the MCA in 2001 and has held a number of high-profile roles including responsibility for major… Read more »
The extraordinary contributions of the behind-the-scenes heroes who work tirelessly to serve and protect the public have been celebrated at the Control Room Awards 2022. The ceremony took place on the opening day of the Emergency Services Show and featured many inspirational stories of professionalism, dedication and resilience. The awards are the only accolades of… 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 »
As more women than ever are joining HM Coastguard, the Scottish island of Tiree is breaking down barriers with the appointment of Louise Reid to lead a majority female team. The new head of Tiree Coastguard Rescue Team, Louise Reid, is no stranger to breaking down barriers having become the first female volunteer on the… Read more »
Brian Johnson has announced that after four years as Chief Executive Officer of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) he will be leaving the post in October 2022. Sharing the news on the MCA’s LinkedIn feed, Mr Johnson said, “I’ve loved all things maritime for many years – since I was a boy, in fact…. Read more »
Emergency services across each of the home nations have committed to a uniform approach to supporting the mental health of their emergency responder workforce. In a UK first, The Chief Officers of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, National Fire Chiefs Council and Association of Ambulance Chief Executives have made a public pledge on behalf of… Read more »
