Julia Wellby, Development Director at the National Emergencies Trust, shares her insights into the work of Family Liason Officers working with families when tragedy strikes.

Ambulance staff are facing a sharp rise in violent attacks – including verbal threats, physical assaults and even weapons. Adam Hopper from AACE explains how better data, national collaboration and culture change are helping ambulance trusts push back.

As Police Scotland prepares to equip all frontline officers with body-worn video by 2026, Professor William Webster explores whether the technology lives up to its promises of greater transparency, reduced complaints and enhanced public trust.

Developed with frontline input and built for real-world conditions, the PFR e-bike offers a fast, sustainable and adaptable solution for emergency services on the move. Steve Filary, Managing Director of Whizz Bikes, explains the thinking behind its design.

Maintaining accurate, accessible and standardised location data is essential for effective emergency response. Callum Low, Technical Product Owner at NEC, explores how an integrated Gazetteer Management System can improve cross-border collaboration, reduce operational delays and strengthen decision making.

Zack Lester, Sales and Marketing Executive at Vitavox, explores how Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service responded to lessons from the Grenfell Tower fire by adopting a new long-range speaker system to improve communication and evacuation during high-rise emergencies.

Responding to emergencies is inherently risky, but the use of robotics can significantly reduce these dangers while offering additional benefits in improving response times and overall safety. Mark Gosling, Group Manager Operational Development at Kent Fire & Rescue Service, shares his journey with firefighting robots and the impact they’re having on the future of emergency response.

A new international standard, BS EN ISO 23616:2024, is setting clear guidance for firefighter PPE care. Simon Hunter explains how Hunter’s Deconology technology is helping services across the UK and Ireland lead the way in protection and compliance.

Current police methods for assessing repeat offenders rely on algorithms that may not accurately identify the most serious risks to women and girls. Professors Barry Godfrey and David Gadd explore the limitations of this approach and suggest a life-course method to improve prevention and intervention.

Heathrow Airport, the busiest airport in Europe, was shut down following a fire at a single electricity sub-station on the night of 20 March. Here, a panel of experts offer their insights – and consider the implications of such a major incident.