Tag: emergency services

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service issues rescue challenge to UK colleagues

FIREFIGHTERS from across the UK will pit their specialist skills against each other in Scotland next month.

The Scottish Rescue Challenge will take place across August 23 and 24 and will see teams test their RTC and water rescue skills in a series of scenarios. Continue reading Scottish Fire and Rescue Service issues rescue challenge to UK colleagues

Firefighters offer vital road safety training for volunteer medical couriers

Dedicated bikers who transport life-saving equipment across Scotland are being equipped to make a difference if they encounter their own emergency. Continue reading Firefighters offer vital road safety training for volunteer medical couriers

Emergency services restructure: ‘raft of improvements’ still required

A review into the 2012 Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act – one of the biggest transformations of a public service since devolution – has concluded that, despite challenges, the reform has led to greater consistency of service across Scotland. This has particularly benefitted victims of crimes such as domestic or sexual abuse. Continue reading Emergency services restructure: ‘raft of improvements’ still required

Scottish Ambulance Service: New response system credited with saving 43% more lives

A new emergency response system which prioritises how the Scottish Ambulance Service responds to its sickest patients has resulted in an additional 1182 patients surviving life threatening illness and injury in the first year since the system was launched. Continue reading Scottish Ambulance Service: New response system credited with saving 43% more lives

GMB welcomes withdrawal of ‘pay-cut proposals’ for ambulance and NHS staff

GMB Scotland has welcomed the withdrawal of planned reforms which would have resulted in cuts to terms and conditions of Scottish Ambulance Service and NHS staff.  Continue reading GMB welcomes withdrawal of ‘pay-cut proposals’ for ambulance and NHS staff

Anguish as fire crews prepare for busiest night of the year

AN experienced firefighter has told how he feared for his crew’s safety after being confronted by a baying mob in a “warzone” last Bonfire Night. Continue reading Anguish as fire crews prepare for busiest night of the year