With the launch of this third theme for The Emergency Services Show, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Head of Asset Management, Ijaz Bashir shares how the fleet eco-system works to meet the challenges of climate and technology advances.

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary has tested its Command and Control Centre in Operation Hermes, a major exercise assessing rapid decision-making and multi-agency coordination during a simulated attack.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service has taken a significant step towards overhauling how it trains and supports its workforce, with the publication of an Outline Business Case for a new integrated training and development centre in St Asaph.

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service is inviting 13–17-year-olds to apply for a new fire cadet unit opening in Fakenham, with applications now open across the county.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service talk to Catherine Levin about their multi agency terrorist attack preparation exercise, Operation Cerberus.

A new training course using an aircraft simulator is helping prepare tunnelling and mining emergency responders through realistic, scenario-based exercises.

A gas explosion formed the basis of a scenario that tested the medical skills of Scottish firefighters and British Army reserves in a recent training exercise held at the National Training Centre in Cambuslang.

Taking place on Thursday 29 January 2026, Deeds Not Words, is the theme of this year’s Women in the Shade conference, reflecting a shared determination to move beyond statements of intent and focus on meaningful, measurable action that supports Black women working in uniformed services.

Last week Fire Minister Samantha Dixon visited the National Resilience Training Centre located in Merseyside where the fire and rescue service is the lead authority for this national capability.

Counter Terrorism Policing and emergency services have carried out a large-scale exercise to test their response to a major terrorist incident on a cross-Channel ferry docked in Dorset.