For Every Response
Episodes
32. Safe and ethical use of AI in policing
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we bring together a policing focused panel to talk about the ethical framework that's needed to understand and reduce bias when using...
31. A spotlight on how to reduce contamination through effective base layers
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, the Firefighter PPE Stage sponsor, Enduro Protect, leads a discussion on the innovations in the manufacture of base layers and underg...
30. How the emergency services can learn from world class sports management
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this session chaired by Bernard Rix, the Publisher of Policing Insight and PolicingTV, he brings together experts from the world of psychology and ...
29. Strategies for supporting a neurodiverse ambulance workforce
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Up to 1 in 5 people are neurodiverse and this impacts the way they think, move, process information and communicate. In this session, The Ambulance St...
28. Why biodiversity matters when it comes to planning for greener blue light estates
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we get an ambulance service perspective on sustainability. Alexis Percival leads a conversation about biodiversity planning and what ...
27. How to adopt emerging technology in the search for missing people
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, learn how Lowland Rescue uses emerging technology to provide lifesaving emergency responses to police services, including drones and ...
26. Forever chemicals and a look at the PFAS problem
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are increasing concerns surrounding the chemicals firefighters are exposed to when responding to fires, including the broad group of per and pol...
25. The maturity of body worn video in policing and how to use the data it provides
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this College of Policing led session, the panel looks at body worn video as the ‘original digital forensics exhibit’ and how the mass of data i...
24. Introducing the Resilience and Emergencies Level 6 apprenticeship
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The apprenticeships space is full of exciting innovation and here we learn about how Coventry University brings its 30 years of expertise in resilienc...
23. What the blue lights can learn from NHS England
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NHS England has bold ambitions to reach a net zero future and sustainable procurement is at the heart of it. Learn about the NHS net zero supplier roa...
22. How to take a proactive, collaborative approach to cyber defence
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The National Police Chiefs' Council published its Cyber Security Strategy earlier this year. It marks a critical moment as policing seeks to safeguard...
21. Cleaning PPE and what can be done to ensure it really is decontaminated
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recent research raises concerns that firefighters are exposed to a toxic mixture of contaminants while fighting fires. This has led to debate on the e...
20. From the National Crime Agency to the private sector, reflections on a career in policing
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's not unusual for those who've spent a career in policing to make the move to the commercial world but do you need to know to smooth the transition...
19. Top ten tips for a confident menopause on the frontline
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
According to the Fawcett Society, one in 10 women have left organisations due to menopausal symptoms. In this session, Lynda Bailey and Shendy Blakemo...
18. Horsham Fire Station and how to create sustainable buildings
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Platinum House is the latest addition to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service's estate. A green fire station and training centre that puts sustainabili...
17. The story of EncroChat four years on
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2020, police forces across Europe helped break the encrypted communications tool EncroChat and learn about the activities of thousands of criminals...
16. Why innovation is at the heart of making sure PPE responds to changing world
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From yellow plastic trousers and cork helmets to the high tech fabrics used in firefighter tunics, PPE has come a long way but innovation doesn't stop...
15. Think before you share: how policing is helping young people be safe online
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With young people spending vast amounts of time online, how can we be sure they are safe? Learn how a policing digital youth engagement programme has ...
14. Trekking to the Antarctic in 53 days
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are few people in the world who can say they have been to the South Pole, but Bex and Georgie have. They are the Antarctic Fire Angels. They tal...
13. Emergency service response to the fire risk of lithium-ion batteries
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from his successful session in 2023, Professor Christensen returns to the show. He provides insights and an update us on the risks to fir...
12. Modern approaches to data and mapping and the case of the unexploded WW2 bomb
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The city of Plymouth found itself back in the 1940s as an unexploded wartime bomb was discovered in a residential area. Ordnance Survey was part of th...
11. What is being done to reduce firefighter exposure to contaminants
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recent research has raised concern that firefighters are exposed to a toxic mixture of contaminants while fighting fires. Join our experts to hear h...
10. Understanding why officers leave the police and how to keep them
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Academics at the University of Portsmouth carried out interviews with police officers who have voluntarily resigned. These indicated that police offic...
9. Exploring the richness of the apprenticeship experience
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apprenticeships are nothing new to the emergency services, and rightly the focus is on the time spent on the scheme and the successful completion of a...
8. Climate change impacts: working in extreme cold
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2023, Rob Simpson spoke at the show about exercise Winter Storm, a multi-agency exercise to test working in extreme cold. Having re-run the exercis...
7. Future gazing what's next for drones in the blue light sector
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drones are increasingly commonly used across blue light organisations, but what innovation is going on to push the boundaries of this technology? List...
6.The Public Procurement Act 2023 and what it means for the blue lights
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Public Procurement Act 2023 comes into force in February 2025. Our expert panel will highlight the changes and requirements that apply to all pu...
5. Strategies for dealing with persistent knife crime
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The College of Policing is the Professional Body for Policing in England and Wales, providing guidance and setting standards. An increase in knife cr...
4. Rethinking emergency teams
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Nikki Power and Olly Sapsford consider what makes for effective team decision-making and challenge traditional notions of leadership. Discover if l...
3. How procurement can benefit a circular economy
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all share a common goal to deliver net zero by 2050. Many blue light organisations have strategies in place to meet this target and create change, ...
2. How HMICFRS is using machine learning to support police forces
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The teams at His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue (HMICFRS) have to deal with vast amounts of data when they are inspectin...
1. Preparing for the new firefighter PPE procurement exercise
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The National Fire Chiefs Council is leading a national project to replace firefighter PPE frameworks and contracts that are due to expire in the comin...
Welcome to For Every Response
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the new podcast from Emergency Services Times. In our first series of For Every Response, sponsored by MSA Safety, we give you the chance t...