A record number of visitors attended the award-winning Emergency Services Show at the NEC on 21 and 22 September. The UK’s largest event for the emergency services attracted over 10,100 visitors and buyers for the first time in its history, with strong representation from across all the emergency services including …
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From Ukraine and the summer heatwave to Glastonbury and electric vehicle fires – Emergency services share lessons learnt from the frontline
Emergency service response in Ukraine, wildfires caused by this summer’s record temperatures, responding to electric vehicle fires, policing Glastonbury and delivering a safe and secure Commonwealth Games are among the diverse subjects covered in a two-day programme of fifteen free CPD seminars and discussion panels in the Lessons Learnt Theatre at The …
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Discovery and learning for paramedics at The Emergency Services Show
Paramedics and first responders are invited to improve their skills and knowledge through CPD-accredited seminars at The Emergency Services Show (ESS), taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, on 21 and 22 September. With over 450 exhibiting companies and organisations showcasing the latest advances in everything from ambulances to emergency medical …
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Discover how technology and innovation are transforming fire and rescue services
The Emergency Services Show offers the perfect opportunity for fire and rescue professionals to see and handle the latest kit while sharing experiences and exchanging best practice with the entire UK emergency services community. Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 21-22 September, the event showcases how technology and innovation …
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Emergency Services Show returns to showcase technology and innovation transforming emergency response
The Emergency Services Show returns to the NEC, Birmingham on 21 and 22 September 2022, showcasing how technology and innovation are transforming emergency response for all blue light services and first responders. The UK’s largest event of its kind brings together police, fire & rescue, ambulance and rescue professionals to …
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Emergency Services Show 2021 Proves the Power of Live Events to Enable Life-Saving Collaborations
Long-awaited, The Emergency Services Show successfully returned to the NEC, Birmingham on the 7-8 September, showcasing the latest technology and solutions transforming emergency response and facilitating new partnerships. Around the indoor and outdoor exhibition, it was clear that the entire emergency services community and its supply chain had a real …
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AFOA 2021 AGM Held at The Emergency Services Show
AFOA members gathered at the NEC in Birmingham last week to attend the 2021 AGM held on the first day of The Emergency Services Show. AFOA Chairman Simon Petts opened proceedings by presenting a cheque for £2,000 raised from association events to Kerry James, Fundraising Manager at the Fire Fighters …
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Ford Transit Ambulance Headlines Display of New Vehicle Technology and Innovation at The Emergency Services Show
The pace of emergency vehicle innovation has been so rapid over the last 24 months, that a startling array of new vehicles and technology will be on show for the first time as The Emergency Services Show returns to the NEC, Birmingham on 7 and 8 September. Headlining among new …
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New Report Reveals Impact of Burn Out and Poor Work-Life Balance
A new 18-month long study of over 10,000 frontline workers highlighting the critical state of poor staff mental health across the emergency services sector was launched at The Emergency Services Show at the NEC in Birmingham today. The State of Mental Wellbeing on the UK Frontline report[1], compiled by mental …
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See How Technology and Training are Transforming Fire & Rescue Services
Vehicle technology and innovation will feature strongly at The Emergency Services Show this autumn, with leading names in fire appliances and connectivity showcasing their latest developments. Visitors to the Show (taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 7 and 8 September) can build on their learning and development through over 80 free CPD seminar sessions, and watch skills in action as fire and rescue teams …
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Ambulance Advances and Free Paramedic Training at The Emergency Services Show
Paramedics and first responders are invited to improve their skills and knowledge through a variety of free demonstrations, workshops and CPD-accredited seminars at The Emergency Services Show (ESS), taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, on 7 and 8 September 2021. With over 450 exhibiting companies and organisations showcasing the latest advances in everything from ambulances to emergency medical care and protective clothing, there will also be numerous …
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Tools to Improve Wellbeing Make Frontline Work Safer and More Effective
This year’s Emergency Services Show (ESS), taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, on 7 and 8 September 2021 is designed to equip front line workers with the tools and techniques needed to maximise wellbeing and drive performance. “Employees of blue light services are at greatest risk of experiencing mental health …
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