Fire station leaders play a significant role in improving the physical fitness of their crews, according to new research involving the University of East London.

Breaking Boundaries is a new initiative providing women-only rope rescue courses to boost skills and develop in a deliberately paced no-pressure environment.

Launching a pilot programme in London and Greater Manchester, St John Ambulance is trying a new way to help meet increasing demand for event healthcare services.

A new report commissioned by the College of Policing and led by former Home Secretary David Blunkett is proposing a fundamental overhaul of how policing attracts, recruits, develops, appoints and supports its leaders at all levels, in all ranks, grades and roles.

East Midlands Ambulance Service is now using female CPR mannequins thanks to a recent charitable donation as the Trust looks to support more inclusive training at events and boost public confidence about performing chest compressions on women.

Nine students have joined Essex & Herts Air Ambulance for its first Summer Research Programme, giving aspiring clinicians the opportunity to contribute to research aimed at improving pre-hospital emergency care.

South East Coast Ambulance Service Trust has dismissed three staff members for unsafe driving, after concerns were raised via its new Driving Standards Speak Up! Portal.

Dr Liam Noll is leading a research project seeking to understand UK female firefighter’s experiences of how ill-fitting PPE can affect psychological and physiological performance.

London Fire Brigade has teamed up with Uber Eats to launch a new educational partnership designed to prioritise battery safety and fire prevention for delivery couriers.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) will host the United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) Festival of Rescue 2026 at the University of Essex in September.