Cycling has become an increasingly popular transport method due to government funding, increasing commuter costs, however it isn’t always the easiest mode of transport for workers who wear suits or uniform for work. FreeFold is an award winning, suit folding system, designed to change the lives of the 760,000 people that cycle to work. Worldline… Read more »
The Fire Service College has announced the appointment of Jon Hall as Director of Training and Organisational Development. Jon brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise with over 30 years experience in the fire and rescue service, most recently as Chief Fire Officer for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service. In his role as chair of… Read more »
One year on from the official launch of the Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Programme (JESIP) and what will be the foundation for the future of improved interoperability is published – Joint Doctrine: the Interoperability Framework. The purpose of Joint Doctrine is to provide specific guidance to police, fire and ambulance commanders on the principles for… Read more »
Becrypt and Getac have launched the first secure Android tablet solution suitable for defence and government markets. This followed the announcement in August of a new technology partnership between the two companies to develop future-proof systems for industries where security is critical. The fully integrated solution made its debut at this year’s DSEI exhibition in… Read more »
Merseyside Police and North Wales Police have both appointed new Deputy Chief Constables in recent weeks. Merseyside has appointed Andy Cooke as its new Deputy Chief Constable. He joined Merseyside Police in 1985 having obtained an Honours Degree in Politics at Nottingham University and he has served at every rank as a detective. DCC Cooke,… Read more »
The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) and East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) have both appointed new Chief Executives. The appointment of Bob Williams as the NWAS Chief Executive followed a rigorous and challenging recruitment process. Mr Williams had held the role of Acting Chief Executive for 12 months and has a long career history with… Read more »
The new National Crime Agency (NCA) is now operational. For the first time, a single law enforcement agency will be responsible for leading the national response to cut serious and organised crime – from smashing multi-million pound, cross-border criminal networks and gangs and cracking intricate global cyber-crime, to tracking down child sex abusers in the… Read more »
Humberside Police has joined forces with Humberside Fire and Rescue Services to deliver shared training to their drivers. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service’s driver training team is now operating out of the force’s training centre at Courtland Road in Hull, following the need to re-locate due to the rebuilding of Clough Road Fire Station, which… Read more »
South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to announce the launch of its new Trauma Triage Tool app. Devised by Els Freshwater, SCAS paramedic and trainee consultant practitioner, the app helps ensure that crews always take critically injured trauma patients to the right hospital, based on their condition and location. This helps… Read more »
Paul Fuller was appointed as the Chief Fire Officers’ Association (CFOA) President at the association’s annual general meeting on 18 September 2013. Paul, Chief Fire Officer of Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, will serve as CFOA President for the term 2013-2014. CFOA also welcomes Paul Hancock, Chief Fire Officer at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, who… Read more »
