Friday 09 October 2015 Caledonian Club, London Congress on the Future of Firefighter Safety How best to safeguard our firefighters when protecting the public and property Organised by Programme monitored by Events
Congress on the Future of Firefighter Safety How best to safeguard our firefighters when protecting the public and property Friday 09 October 2015 Caledonian Club, 9 Halkin Street, London SW1X 7DR Programme 9.15am Registration 11.20am Refreshments and networking 9.45am Welcome and introduction Chair: Andrew Lynch Editor, Fire Magazine Eight keynote speakers will deliver future-focused, solution-based presentations drawing on latest technology, knowledge and developments from within their fields. Each session will draw upon the expertise and insight from the fellow panellists. Keynote panellists: Peter O Reilly, County Fire Officer and Chief Executive of Greater Manchester County Fire Service Neil Gibbins, Former President of the Institution of Fire Engineers Martin Shipp,Technical Development Director, Fire Safety, Building Research Establishment (BRE) Dave Matthews, Personal Protective Equipment Standards Convener CEN and ISO Brian Robinson, Chair of the Fire Sector Federation Andy Dark, Assistant General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union Paul Hancock, Incoming President of the Chief Fire Officers Association Peter Holland, Chief Fire and Rescue Advisor Session 1: 10.00am 10.20am 10.40am 11.00am Firefighter Safety in the 21st Century Advanced firefighting operations and personal protective equipment Peter O Reilly, County Fire Officer and Chief Executive of Greater Manchester County Fire Service Fire engineering, education and knowledge base Neil Gibbins, Former President of the Institution of Fire Engineers Understanding the built environment and modern methods of construction Martin Shipp,Technical Development Director, Fire Safety, Building Research Establishment (BRE) Standards and harmonisation Dave Matthews, Personal Protective Equipment Standards Convener CEN and ISO Session 2: 11.40am 12.00pm 12.20pm The Future of Firefighter and Public Safety Fire sector partnerships, risk management and the future of fire safety Brian Robinson, Chair of the Fire Sector Federation The Fire Brigade s Union Perspective Andy Dark, Assistant General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union The Chief Fire Officers Association Perspective Paul Hancock, Incoming President of the Chief Fire Officers Association 12.40 pm The Chief Fire Advisor s Perspective 1.00pm Peter Holland, Chief Fire and Rescue Advisor Lunch and networking 2.00pm Parallel session A: Session 3: Congress panel discussion The operational firefighting industry The research community Government policy Standards experts Passive and active fire protection industry 2.00pm Parallel session B: Session 4: Fire Crucible round table briefing Fire Crucible is a consultation led by former CFOs Charlie Hendry and John Bonney offering suppliers seeking access to the fire sector high-level feedback from a panel of distinguished Fire Service experts. 3.25pm 3.30pm Chair s summary of the day Event closes Book online at www.fire-magazine.com
About the Congress Following the Fire Brigades Union report on firefighter fatalities, the difficulties of safeguarding firefighters in demanding operational environments has been brought into sharp focus. Against a backdrop of dwindling resources, increasingly complex problems presented by the built environment and the need to transform service delivery, has firefighter safety become a reduced priority or fallen off the radar altogether? As firefighters face a growing threat from extreme climatic events alongside a range of potential terrorist threats, are they trained and knowledgeable enough to meet these demands? Are the dangers presented by modern methods of construction beyond the capability range of those attending such incidents? Do the oft overlooked risks of fading building stock present an even bigger danger as traditional firefighting skills have not been passed on? Or, are we overlooking the technological and intellectual knowledge base at our disposal? What of research, training and shared knowledge? What can institutions, organisations and the supply industry add to the collective understanding of the firefighter? The Congress is not intended to dwell on perceived failures but to recognise opportunities for sharing knowledge and understanding across the whole fire sector. Public and firefighter safety will not just be considered in terms of firefighting operations and personal protective equipment (although pivotal), but in wider terms of passive and active fire protection in buildings, improving regulations and standards, and interacting with the fire engineering and wider fire research community. Delegates can also attend Fire Crucible is a consultation concept led by former CFOs Charlie Hendry and John Bonney offering suppliers seeking access to the fire sector high-level feedback from a panel of distinguished Fire Service experts. Delegates and exhibitors of the Fire Congress can also sign up to take part in a round table briefing on Fire Crucible, taking place in the afternoon of the main conference. This conference is designed for Chief Fire officers, Principal officers, and Brigade members Also highly relevant for: Local authority councillors Incident command Civil servants from Communities and Local Government Health and safety professionals and suppliers Chief executives and system developers from command and control system providers As the bigger picture comes into focus, what emerges is that firefighter safety is a fundamental prerequisite for public safety and as brigades such as Greater Manchester have shown, the future of firefighting and fire protection lies in a convergence of traditional firefighting operations with understanding and insight coming from industry innovation, plus a wide range of expert input on the built environment. The Congress is unique in that speakers will give short, sharp briefings followed by a question to challenge the audience. A short discussion will follow each presentation which in turn will set up the afternoon s panel debate. There is ample opportunity for strategic networking with key stakeholders and decision makers across the day. Continuous professional development Professionals within the social care sector are required to undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Delegates can gain CPD points from attending our conferences and exhibitions. About Pavilion Pavilion is the leading publisher and event organiser for those working in emergency services, social and healthcare fields, across the statutory, private or voluntary sectors. We publish over 200 training packs, Fire Magazine and Policing Today magazines. Promotional opportunities For more information about promotional opportunities at this conference, such as exhibiting and including your promotional materials in the conference delegate packs, please contact: Berverley Rees Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd Email: beverley.rees@pavpub.com Free bursaries Pavilion recognises the contribution people from across this sector make to our conferences. To ensure our conferences are accessible to people, there are up to five free places available at each conference. To apply, please write to us by post or email stating why you would like to attend this particular conference. Post: Pavilion Publishing and Media, Rayford House, School Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3 5HX Email: info@pavpub.com Remember to include your contact details as we will be in touch two weeks before the conference to confirm if you have been given a place.
FireCrucible: A Test of the Most Decisive Kind The fire market is a challenging place made all the more so by often fragmented and inconsistent customer demands. Whether you are an established supplier or entering the market for the first time, gaining clear, coherent and client-oriented feedback on your offering is crucial in gaining a competitive advantage. Until recently this was hard to come by, but the emergence of FireCrucible changes that. FireCrucible is an opportunity for companies who either have a product or service, or wish to test a concept at an early stage, to receive structured feedback and advice from a panel of informed subject matter experts. Good research and development advice from the sector is hard to come by wouldn t it be good to have direct and focused access to some of the leaders in the field who could turn out to be your customers? This is what FireCrucible can do for you. The FireCrucible is a process of analysis and inquiry. In an allotted period of time companies are invited to present their ideas or solutions to the Expert Panel. The Panel uses a structured approach that looks at five elements: Problem Identification Solution Building Customer Value Substitution & Competition Target Markets The Panel looks at the distinctiveness of the solution, whether it represents incremental change or a whole new approach to a problem, and the overall value created by the synergy between the five elements. Following the inquiry the company receive both immediate verbal feedback from the panel and also a structured report which provides more detailed analysis and recommendations. FireCrucible was conceived in the UK but is now assisting companies in North America to improve their offering and add value to their customers. FireCrucible presented by Charlie Hendry Director, Alchemy Management Solutions Ltd John Bonney Director, Alchemy Management Solutions Ltd
Six month s Fire magazine for free!* Delegates automatically receive the next six months as part of their delegate rate keeping you up to date with all the latest news, views and key developments in firefighting and fire prevention. Fire magazine has been the voice of firefighting and fire prevention since 1908. As the sector s leading title, Fire reflects the changes in the Fire and Rescue Service and has divided its coverage to ensure every facet of fire sector duty is covered comprehensively, including: Operational, which carries a health and fitness section Professional development Community resilience Fire protection. Fire s integral approach is developing what works by including the best from every stakeholder. Don t just take our word for it, have a look at our website www.fire-magazine.com. With 2015 set to be a year of further unprecedented change in the fire sector, make you sure stay ahead of the game. For more information, please visit www.fire-magazine.com, email: info@pavpub.com or call (+44) 1273 434943 *Non-subscribers only. www.fire-magazine.com Excellence in Fire and Emergency Awards 2015 FIRE Magazine s Excellence in Fire and Emergency Awards (the EFEs) is a celebration of innovative working practices, initiatives, partnerships and technology in the fire and emergency services. The 2nd annual event will be held at the prestigious One Great George Street, Westminster, London on December 4th. The Excellence in Fire and Emergency Awards is an exclusive gathering uniting suppliers and industry supporters with chief officers to recognise the very best of UK trade in partnership with emergency services. Make sure you celebrate your achievements by entering, sponsoring or attending the awards. Visit www.fire-magazine.com for more information. In association with Supported on the day by Category sponsors Excellence in Fire & Emergency Awards 2015 Book online at www.fire-magazine.com
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