Mountain rescue volunteers need to be supported to avoid burnout, says Mike Park, CEO of Mountain Rescue England and Wales.

Jo Coles, York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Police, Fire and Crime explains about how devolved powers are helping tackle long-standing funding gaps in the fire service, strengthen local accountability and create space for more proactive, place-based solutions.

This Pride Month, Police Constable Peter Barnes – an officer on Police Now’s National Graduate Programme – talks about his passion for supporting and creating meaningful communities and encourages everyone to be true to themselves.

Behind Northern Diver’s cutting-edge rescue and diving gear is a team driven by skill and passion. Verity Brown highlights how investing in people’s growth and expertise helps them deliver trusted solutions for emergency and rescue services.

When a major wildfire broke out in the Goyt Valley, Derby Mountain Rescue Team deployed drone support to help map the fast-moving fire, guide emergency response and protect communities at risk. Over three days, their aerial insights proved vital in one of the largest fire operations the area has seen.

With Universal Studios set to open in Bedfordshire by 2031, Chief Fire Officer Andy Hopkinson explains how the fire service is preparing for the biggest shift in local risk and infrastructure in a generation.

Carl Christie, Senior Fleet Specialist at Cenex, shares insights from the Blue lights, green fleet report, and emphasises the need for detailed transition plans, strategic planning for charging infrastructure, and robust leadership buy-in.

Crisis communications expert Amanda Coleman reflects on lessons from the Manchester Arena bombing, Heathrow’s 24-hour shutdown and the evolving role of social media – and shares why every organisation needs to test their plans before disaster strikes.

Kev Mitchell, Incident Manager at Ochils Mountain Rescue Team, highlights the significant costs of kitting out mountain rescue teams, and how much provision and cost has changed through the decades.

Andrew Steel, partner at national law firm Weightmans, argues that Operation Safeguard is yet another example of mission creep in policing and that, even as a stopgap, it has the potential to exacerbate wider resourcing issues and legal liability for the force.