Host of New Features at The Emergency Services Show 2016 21-22 September 2016, NEC, Birmingham
Tuesday, 03 May, 2016
The Emergency Services Show has a host of new features for 2016 as it moves to the larger Hall 5 at the NEC, Birmingham on 21-22 September. New seminar programmes willcover Lessons Learnt, ICT Innovation and PPE. Home Safety 2016 runs as a new show within the show, the Drone Zone brings together everything UAV, while popular features like the Collaboration Zone and College of Paramedics CPD workshops have also been enlarged. Register now for free entry at: www.emergencyuk.com
Lessons Learnt from past incidents and training together to prepare for the future will be key themes at this year’s event. A free two-day seminar programme focusing on lessons learnt,curated and inspired by JESIP and the National Operational Guidance Programme for the Fire & Rescue Service, will review the multi-agency responses to recent incidents, identify the operational challenges and capture positive learning. It will include new rescue techniques and communication models for improved outcomes in the future. Further seminars will also cover the areas of ICT Innovation and PPE.
Home Safety 2016 is an exciting new show running alongside The Emergency Services Show 2016,where emergency services will sharecollaborative approaches to helping people live safely at home and equipment suppliers will showcase the latest specialist equipment for the safe home.
As well as showcasing drone suppliers, the new Drone Zone will bring together industry specialists and end-users who will be making presentations on UAV technology and sharing their experiences with delegates. The programme includes a presentation on risk management for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) and the factors affecting RPAS operational safety in both civil airspace and commercial space. Other sessions will cover privacy, security implications and legislation.
The ever-popular College of Paramedics’ free 30 minute CPD workshops will be delivered from the expanded College of Paramedics’ CPD area. No pre-booking is required and all those attending the workshops will be given a CPD certificate.The new CPD-accredited Trauma Care Training & Education Zone will feature CPD skills stations anda fullyimmersive training suite where teams can perform a primary survey under pressure.
The Emergency Services Show is expected to feature over 450 exhibiting companies and organisations. The impressive indoor and outdoor exhibition is a one-stop shop for sourcing all the latest services and equipment required for emergency response and keeping the public safe from threats such as floods, road traffic accidents and terrorist attacks.
Exhibiting companies include leading names in firefighting equipment, search and rescue, extrication, first response, communications, IT, protective clothing and uniforms, vehicles and fleet, vehicle equipment, outsourcing, training, community safety, station facilities, water rescue and medical supplies. Several exhibitors are planning live demonstrations of equipment and rescue techniques.
The event also presents the ideal opportunity to meet, network and collaborate with colleagues within the emergency services, government departments, voluntary sector partners and NGOs.
The NEC is next to Birmingham International station andBirmingham Airport as well as beingdirectlyaccessible by motorway. Visitor entry, seminar theatres and parking at the Emergency Services Show areall free.
To register for free entry visit www.emergencyuk.com
