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Aug 31, 2024 | 
emergencyservicestimes.com | Priya Rakkar
When emergency care teams arrive at the scene, critical decisions have to be made in seconds. The Philips Tempus ALS is an advanced monitor/defibrillator solution that ensures flexibility, while enabling carers to get rich patient data and collaborate with their teams. The power of data: Tempus ALS is a highly connected solution enabling online collaboration in real-time. View rich patient data without scrolling and share 12-lead ECG, vitals, treatments, images and therapy instantly.
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Aug 31, 2024 | 
emergencyservicestimes.com | Priya Rakkar |Gareth Evans
First responders are everyday people who simply want to help their communities. But achieving that goal comes with a great struggle. Between the constant temptation to scroll on phones and increasingly soundproof cars, drivers on the road are more distracted than ever. Blue light services fleets are already challenged with response times, and this makes it even more difficult.
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Aug 29, 2024 | 
emergencyservicestimes.com | Priya Rakkar
A new partnership between Thames Valley Air Ambulance and Child Bereavement UK will offer a lifeline to grieving families when their lives have been turned upside down. A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the two local charities, agreeing a joined-up approach to supporting families during tough times. As children across the region prepare to head back to school next week, some will be facing the first term since significant loss.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
emergencyservicestimes.com | Priya Rakkar
Airbeat 2024, a major electronic music festival that takes place in Germany, drew over 220,000 attendees and presented unique medical challenges due to its scale and high-energy environment. A robust medical response plan was implemented, featuring advanced technology and a dedicated and skilled team.
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
emergencyservicestimes.com | Priya Rakkar
TCL is one of the world’s fastest-expanding consumer electronics companies. Substantial investments in enhancing the company’s brand recognition through lucrative partnerships on a global scale have catapulted the TCL brand to the forefront of consumer awareness worldwide.
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Jul 29, 2024 | 
emergencyservicestimes.com | Priya Rakkar
Dräger, supplier of medical safety technology, has opened its Flame Engulfment Testing Cabin in its Engineered Solutions division, providing an in-house facility for testing self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). This is set to provide safety for fire and rescue teams and emergency responders in toxic environments.
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Jul 15, 2024 | 
emergencyservicestimes.com | Priya Rakkar
Hamish Cormack has joined as the Head of the Emergency Planning College (EPC). Appointed by Serco, who operate the EPC on behalf of the Cabinet Office, the move comes as Deborah Higgins steps into a new role also within Serco where she will remain a key part of the resilience community. Fiona Gaffney, the Cabinet Office’s Deputy Director for Resilience Training and Exercising welcomed Hamish to his new role and thanked Deborah for her stewardship of the College.
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
emergencyservicestimes.com | Priya Rakkar
Merseyside Police, in partnership with Liverpool City Council and Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service have launched an uplift in road safety activity across Liverpool to help improve road safety and reduce those Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) on Liverpool’s roads. At an event earlier this week, Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service demonstrated how they support casualties and extract them from a vehicle post collision. Station Manager Andy Blythe explained: “MFRS deals with serious RTCs daily.
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Jul 9, 2024 | 
emergencyservicestimes.com | Priya Rakkar
Bristol Uniforms, an MSA Safety company, has announced a partnership with PGI Safety, making Bristol the exclusive supplier of PGI particulate blocking hoods in the UK. PGI is a technology-driven personal protective apparel, designing and manufacturing innovative garments for firefighters, EMS, police, military and industrial professionals. Using new tailoring methods and high-quality materials, PGI hoods offer comfort and performance.
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Jul 7, 2024 | 
emergencyservicestimes.com | Priya Rakkar
This month sees the Civil Nuclear Constabulary delivering its 100th initial foundation training programme for new Authorised Firearms Officers (AFOs). The Initial Foundation Programme (IFP) for recruits is an intensive 18-week residential course, covering a huge range of policing skills and essential firearms skills.
