AIRSO, which hosts the National Blue Light Users Conference, has appointed Geoff Willis as chairman.

In his new role, Mr Willis heads up AIRSO’s work with the emergency services for the next 12 months.

Willis said: “I am privileged to have been invited to be chairman of the National Blue Light Users Conference.

"Currently the qualifications for those who drive under blue lights is under review, there are challenging times ahead and we look towards the government’s consultation of what will be required.”