Ashleigh Davies reports on the past year working on the Youth Advisory Group with YourPoliceUK, and how conversations have impacted the wider policing world.

On International Volunteer Day, Gary Williams, retired DCFO, explains how his voluntary role in the family court has helped him contribute beyond his frontline career.

Fin Monahan, Chief Fire Officer of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and Dr Claire Park, a HEMS consultant with London Air Ambulance, have a great deal of experience of leading under pressure. Both spent decades in the military before moving into civilian emergency services, and their conversation with me at The Emergency Services Show revealed how much those experiences continue to shape the way they lead, train, and build culture.

Justin Johnston, former Chief Fire Officer of Lancashire, has retired after more than 30 years in the service and joined SFJ Awards as a trustee while also taking a visiting Professorship at the University of Chester, focusing on skills, qualifications and workforce development.

NFCC has announced the launch of NFCC Career Pathways, a comprehensive resource designed to promote the diverse and rewarding roles available in the UK fire and rescue service.

Lisa Clarke, an inspector at Greater Manchester Police, shares how she has navigated nearly 26 years in policing while balancing the demands of motherhood, from frontline response to investigative roles and mentoring new officers.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service will now provide extra support for its staff during significant life events.