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999 Day honours Emergency Services
The Island’s Emergency Service workers are celebrated as part of the national ‘999 Day’.
As part of the special day, the men and women who provide those...
Saturday, 9 September 2023
Chief Fire Officer made permanent
Mark Christian, has been appointed to the permanent position of Chief Fire Officer of the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service (IOMFRS), following an open...
Friday, 5 May 2023
New post will help employers support on-call Firefighters
The Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Service (IoMFRS) has appointed an Employers’ Liaison Officer to provide advice and support to businesses with staff who are,...
Monday, 23 January 2023
Clinical Navigators to become a core part of the ESJCR team
Isle of Man Ambulance Service (IMAS) will be placing Clinical Navigators within the Emergency Services Joint Control Room (ESJCR) in the future. This will...
Monday, 16 January 2023
Manx Care celebrates first International Paramedics Day
Manx Care is celebrating the first ever International Paramedics Day today (Friday 8 July 2022)!
The health and social care service provider is joining more...
Friday, 8 July 2022
Clear direction for the future of Home Affairs
The Department of Home Affairs is seeking a permanent Chief Executive Officer, as the Minister confirms there will be no structural changes to the Department...
Thursday, 24 February 2022
Dry weather leads to countryside fire warning
People are asked to avoid lighting fires or barbeques when visiting the countryside as the dry conditions have increased the risk to people and wildlife.
The...
Thursday, 22 July 2021
Fire and Rescue Service calls out abuse of colleagues
The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service maintains additional health and safety measures to protect firefighters and the wider community from the potential...
Thursday, 29 April 2021
People urged not to light bonfires during COVID-19 lock-down
The Isle of Man Government is appealing for people to support their neighbours as well as the emergency services by not lighting bonfires during the COVID-19...
Friday, 17 April 2020
Patient Transfer update
The Government has announced that with limited exceptions, the Island will close its borders for at least 21 days from tonight (Thursday 26 March). Read the...
Thursday, 26 March 2020