North Yorkshire explores expanding multi-role emergency officers
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 06:03 · Archive
North Yorkshire is exploring plans to expand a scheme combining police, fire and ambulance roles in rural areas.
North Yorkshire is exploring plans to expand a scheme that combines police, fire and ambulance service roles to improve emergency coverage in rural communities. The Public Safety Service currently operates in the former Craven district with four specially trained officers who work alongside neighbourhood policing teams, provide fire safety advice and act as community first responders for the ambulance service.
Deputy mayor for policing, fire and crime Jo Coles said the officers 'combine the roles of on-call firefighter, PCSO and first responder, and they provide an incredibly important service in some of the more rural parts of the county'. She highlighted their value in places such as Settle and Grassington in the west of the county.
Discussions are continuing between North Yorkshire Police, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and the ambulance service about extending the scheme to other parts of the county. Ms Coles said the model could help address gaps in visible policing across North Yorkshire's vast rural areas, where maintaining a regular police presence can be difficult.
How it is being reported
- Plans to expand three-in-one police, fire and ambulance roles across North YorkshirePlans to expand a scheme which brings together police, fire and ambulance service skills to improve public safety in rural communities are being explored.The Press (York) · 15 Oct, 05:00
- Plans to expand three-in-one police, fire and ambulance roles across North YorkshirePlans to expand a scheme which brings together police, fire and ambulance service skills to improve public safety in rural communities are being explored.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 15 Oct, 05:00
In this story: North Yorkshire Police · North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service · Jo Coles · North Yorkshire · Craven · Settle · Grassington
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