ESS2013 Official Show Guide

SHOW GUIDE 25-26 September 2013

www.emergencyuk.com

NEC | Birmingham

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Welcome to the NEC and The Emergency Services Show 2013!

On behalf of the organising team, I would like to offer a warm welcome to all visitors and exhibitors to The Emergency Services Show 2013. Thank you for making the effort to attend the show, the UK’s leading event for the blue light sector, at its new home of The NEC, in Birmingham.

The NEC is the UK’s premier exhibition venue – it is only fitting therefore that it is hosting the UK’s premier exhibition for the emergency services!

We’ve certainly come a long way since the show was launched at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London in 2006 – from 100 stands and fewer than 1000 visitors, the show has more than quadrupled in size since that time and its reputation for delivering for visitors and exhibitors alike is unmatched.

Why the change of venue?

After last year’s event in November our visitor and exhibitor surveys indicated a degree of dissatisfaction at the poor parking and general amenities at our former home. They also highlighted that the winter schedule of the show meant reduced daylight hours and an increased risk of inclement weather conditions for viewing outside exhibits.

“Visiting The Emergency Services Show is like going on a journey of discovery.”

We have listened to your comments and read your views and have acted, bringing the show to the NEC, which boasts huge advantages, such as: • All indoor exhibits in one hall plus a superb large outside area in which to display vehicles and other key pieces of kit and demonstrations • Well lit and well sign-posted parking, which is FREE for all visitors and exhibitors courtesy of Emergency Services Times magazine – remember to take your visitor or exhibitor badge with you when you leave the event to show to the car park attendants • Direct rail and airport access to the venue from Birmingham International Station and airport • Improved visitor facilities, including banking facilities, shops, catering facilities and Business Centre • Free Wi-Fi – see the Visitor Information about how to log-on

Exciting innovations Challenging budget restraints continue to impact on the sector, however, there are many exciting innovations on display at this year’s event, along with many examples highlighting interoperability, which have been designed with efficiency and cost savings for buyers in mind. These make a visit to the exhibition all the more worthwhile – be sure to go back to your colleagues to let them know what ideas you have sourced!

This year’s event features over 400 exhibitors displaying the latest equipment and services for the emergency services sector, including: training – venues, courses and equipment; vehicles and associated equipment; PPE – boots, headgear, gloves and turnout gear; station equipment; communications; IT – both hardware and software; and many more bits of kit used at the scene of an incident.

Past visitors have told us that visiting The Emergency Services Show is like going on a journey of discovery – those who visit to see particular pieces of equipment or meet with certain exhibitors leave more than satisfied; however, those who visit to find new kit that will assist them in their profession find more than they could have wished for – solutions to their problems coupled with great savings, both in time and money, and advances in working efficiencies. We take great pride in bringing the latest kit to the show for our visitors to see and truly believe you won’t be disappointed with what’s on display.

The Organisers As well as organising The Emergency Services Show, Broden Media is also the publisher of

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Emergency Services Times magazine, a leading publication read by buyers and specifiers of emergency services equipment and services. Broden is taking the opportunity to launch its latest venture at the show, the EST Directory, which allows users who sign up to search for people and products online. Go to www.estdirectory.com or visit Stand M52 at the show for further information.

Thank you A huge thank you to all visitors – please ensure you maximise your attendance by visiting all the stands inside and outside – come and visit the EST stand (M52) and tell us what you think about the new venue and any improvements you would like to see at the show – without your input we can’t make the show what it is!

Thank you also to our sponsors: North Fire, Argus Thermal Imaging, Niton, Physio-Control, ISG Infrasys and Vimpex.

Finally, thank you to our many, many exhibitors – without you we simply would not have a show!

Next year’s show is returning to the NEC, from 24-25 November 2014 – please come and see me or Carol Fox if you want a presence at this event.

I hope you have a safe journey home and I look forward to seeing you next year – if this is your first time at the show and you’ve enjoyed the experience be sure to tell your colleagues to attend next year.

Keep up the good work!

David Brown | Event Director

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2 | VISITOR INFORMATION

Visitor Information Admission Admission is for trade visitors only.

Animals Domestic animals are not permitted on the premises, with the exception of assistance dogs – including guide dogs, rescue dogs and sniffer dogs.

Badges Identification badges must be worn at all times.

Banking facilities There is a NatWest Bank situated by Hall 4 in the Piazza. This is open Monday to Friday 0900 – 1630 hours (Wednesday 0930 – 1630 hours).

Tel: 0845 302 0754.

See also: Cash point facilities

Car parking Parking is free of charge for visitor and exhibitors attending The Emergency Services Show 2013.

Please keep hold of your identification badge and show this on exiting the car park to ensure you are not charged for parking.

Cash point facilities The nearest cash points can be found opposite Hall 18 (there is a charge for using these machines). Cash points that don’t charge for withdrawals can be found inside and outside the NatWest Bank, by Hall 4.

See also: Banking facilities

Children

Fire exits and extinguishers

Restaurants

There are permanent fire extinguishers and hoses situated within the exhibition halls.

Three catering points are located in the exhibition: two located towards the rear of the exhibition halls and one located in the Outside Area.

First aid The Event Medicine Company is providing medical cover for the show. In the event of an accident or illness please go directly to the First Aid Room, located in Room 18.1 in the Organiser’s Suite or call Rebecca Brown on 07951 764187 for immediate attention.

Lost property The main lost property area is located in the Security office on the Piazza by the top of the stairs

by Hall 1. There is also a smaller security office in the Atrium near Hall 6. Please call 0121 767 3883 for lost property queries.

Mobile charging facilities Charging stations are available for selected mobile phones and other small electrical devices in the following locations: Piazza, opposite Wetherspoons; and in the Atrium, opposite Suite 21. The chargers cost £1 for 30 minutes, £1.50 for 60 minutes and £2 for 90 minutes.

Mobility equipment hire Wheelchairs are available free of charge for blue badge holders and £5 for all other visitors. The number of wheelchairs available is limited.

Next year’s dates The Emergency Services Show 2014 will take place from 24-25 September 2014 at the NEC.

The Emergency Services Show is strictly a trade exhibition. No children under 16 are allowed in the exhibition halls at any time.

Organiser’s office

Cloakrooms

This is located in Room 17.3, which will be clearly signposted.

There are manned cloakrooms adjacent to the exhibition halls. Visitors can store bags, coats and luggage for £1 per item per day.

See also: Lost property

Disabled facilities Accessible toilets are available throughout the NEC. A Changing Places toilet is also available in the Hall 20 Atrium area, which provides more space for up to two carers and extra features to meet additional needs, including height adjustable adult-sized changing benches and a hoist system.

Induction loop audio systems are fitted in various locations.

See Mobility equipment hire

Exhibition Open Times Wednesday 25 September 0900 hours – 1730 hours Thursday 26 September 0900 hours – 1600 hours

Filming/photography Simon Jones from ProVision is the official photographer for the show. If you intend to do filming or photography of any kind at The Emergency Services Show, please report to the Press Office, in Room 17.1, which is located by Hall 17 and is accessible from the Atrium.

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Pay phones Two pay phones are situated in the Atrium, opposite Hall 18. There are also two pay phones situated on the central pillar by Wetherspoons in the Piazza (Halls 1-5).

Prayer room The NEC has a Multi-Faith Prayer Room available for prayer, reflection or meditation. It is situated on the Piazza (Halls 1-5) next to the chaplaincy office (by Subway) and has a washing facility for those who require it.

Press office The press office will be fully operational throughout the exhibition and will be located in room 17.1. This will be clearly signposted.

Prohibitions The organisers reserve the right to refuse or grant admission, or remove from the exhibition at their discretion any person(s) whose conduct, in their opinion, renders such a course desirable. The organisers will take appropriate action against any visitors attending who attempt to conduct business or distribute literature at the show.

Shop Martin’s Newsagents is located between Halls 4 and 5 in the Piazza. There are also outlets in the Atrium, by Halls 6 and 9.

Shuttle buses During the show shuttle buses run continuously for free around the NEC site between the car parks and the halls, normally one hour before and after the exhibition open times. Operating times are shown at the bus stops.

Smoking policy Smoking is prohibited in all internal areas of The NEC Venue, in accordance with current legislation.

Smoking is permitted in the designated smoking areas outside the Piazza main entrance, Piazza North Gardens and Atrium entrances 1-4.

Strobe lighting Visitors are warned that the exhibition features a number of exhibits using flashing and strobe lighting.

Taxis Only ComCab taxis are allowed access to pick up and set down at the main entrances of the venue.

ComCab can be reached on: 0121 226 6666 or online via: www.bookacomcabtaxi.co.uk.

Toilets There are toilet facilities towards the back of the exhibition halls and throughout The NEC complex.

Train station The train station at The NEC is Birmingham International and has a direct undercover link from the Piazza into the station concourse. You can also get the monorail to Birmingham International Airport from here.

Visitor Centre There are two NEC Visitor and Business Centres, which are located in the Piazza by Hall 5, next to Martin’s Newsagents and in the Atrium, by Hall 9, opposite Concourse Suites 1 and 2.

Wi-Fi There is free Wi-Fi for visitors and exhibitors in all areas of the NEC. To use the Wi-Fi there is a three-step process: 1. Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled on your device 2. View the available wireless networks and select ‘NEC Free Wi-Fi’ then click connect 3. Open your internet browser and follow the on screen instructions to register.

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4 | WHAT’S ON GUIDE

The Fire Service College Transformation IGLOO The Fire Service College Transformation IGLOO on Stand 60 is an innovative 360-degree training experience. Powered by G2G3 technology and Igloo Vision, it will transport you right to the heart of the action. Come and find out what really happens when you are first on scene moments after a major incident.

IGLOO’s unique shape and simulation capability allow you to see for yourself the blue light services and partnering agencies working together on the ground.

This is a chance to see interoperability training in its most challenging form and to test out your Incident Command skills.

Book on arrival. Spaces are limited.

College of Paramedics Workshops

SARbot demonstrations

The College of Paramedics, the professional body for paramedics committed to developing and strengthening the profession and representing the interests of its practitioners, will be running a series of free CPD workshops at the show.

These workshops are open to all visitors and certificates will be available at the show for visitors’ portfolios.

Visitors to the show can register for any of the College of Paramedics sessions at Stand P12.

Day One – Wednesday 25 September

SARbot UK Underwater Rescue has developed and will be launching several new and exciting technologies at the show. The company has teamed up with International Rescue Training Centre Wales (IRTCW) to provide an underwater search dog capability and will also be launching its latest ROV, the SeaBotix vLBV. SARbot UK will be demonstrating its full capability during the show at the Pendigo Lake within the NEC site – timings shown below. Visitors who are interested in viewing these demonstrations are asked to follow signage from inside the halls to transportation to the lake.

10.30 & 15.30 Basic Life Support 11.00 & 14.30 Rapid Paediatric Assessment

– Richard Steggall – TJ Edwards

Wednesday 25 September

– Martin Berry

10.00

Human remains water search dog demonstration

– Aimee Yarrington

11.00

Side Scan Sonar for Human detection

– Aimee Yarrington

12.00

ROVs for search and rescue

Day Two – Thursday 25 September

13.00

Hammerhead Sonar for diver assistance

10.30 & 15.30 Chest Pain – Andy Sharman

14.00

Combined Exercise: Search and Rescue/Recovery

11.00 & 14.30 Diabetic Emergencies – Martin Berry

14.00

ROV and side scan sonar for coastal applications

11.30

15.00

Micron Nav Sonar (ROV Tracking) incorporating Google Maps

16.00

Human remains water search dog demonstration

11.30 & 15.00 Advanced Life Support 12.00 14.00

15.00

Normal birth and third stage management Cord prolapse and antepartum haemorrhage

Shoulder Dystocia and postpartum haemorrhage – Aimee Yarrington Obstetric Emergencies, Eclampisia and breech birth – Aimee Yarrington

Thursday 26 September

Physio-Control Workshops – both days

10.00

Human remains water search dog demonstration

11.00

Side Scan Sonar for Human detection

Physio-Control UK is a key sponsor of The Emergency Services Show 2013. Join the company on Stand D10 and listen to some of the UK’s leading experts on advanced resuscitation and emergency care solutions. Three experts will be speaking at the show, in sessions repeated on day two: 11.00 – 12.00 Future of Cardiac Arrest Management by a Paramedic Mark Whitbread, Consultant Paramedic, London Ambulance NHS Trust

12.00

ROVs for search and rescue

13.00

Combined Exercise: Search and Rescue/Recovery

14.00

ROV and Side Scan sonar for coastal applications

15.00

Human remains water search dog demonstration

13.00 – 14.00 The Linc trial and SWAST experience of MCPR Martyn Box, South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust 14.30 – 15.30 Good medicine in bad places ...the challenges of search and rescue medicine Paul Savage, RNLI Tickets are allocated on a first come first served basis – go to Stand D10.

Take the Throwline Challenge!

RLSS UK (Stand Z232) is offering visitors the chance to take part in a Throwline Challenge, with the aim of highlighting the need for appropriate water emergency training. Take the challenge in the Outside Exhibition Area, Stand OS413.

Road Haulage Association demonstrations The Road Haulage Association will be running two recovery demonstrations at 11.00 and 13.30 each day. Find out more on the RHA stand (Z200) inside, or in the Outside Exhibition Area.

All events correct at time of going to press and are subject to change. The organisers reserve the right to change programmes or events.

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6 | ESS FLOOR PLAN

HALL 18

Z253

Z252 Z139

Z138 P72

Z250 Z137

P68

H

P69

N69 M67

L80

L78

M74

K77

L76

Z251 Z248

Z249

Z136 P66

P67

Z245

P64

N61 M55

P62

N59

L55

L60

J52

L53

L52

J48

H57

J46

H55

J44

H47

J42

H43

J40

H39

M58

M53

Z132

Z240 Z131 Z243 Z241

Z238 Z129

Z130 P58

P59

Z239

N60

P57 Z236

N55 M49

M54

N53 M47

M52

Z234 Z125 Z231

ERZ Zone

Z232 Z123

Z230 Z121

Z2

Z226

Z229

SAR ZONE

N51

Z233

Entrance

ROAD SAFETY FEATURE

Z134 Z242 Z133

M62

N63 M59

P61

Z128

Z218 Z117

Z225

Z216

N49 M45

P43

Z122 P46

Z1 Z120 P38 Z118 P34

Z219 Z217

M48

N47 M43

P48

P

N40

N43 M42

N

P39

P31

N36

L51

J41

L48

M46

M

L

L37

M38

N39 M41

K L46

N35 M39

K40 J23

J

H54

H50

H

K36 J19

J32

H35

H34

H23

H32

N31 M37 P32

N32

Z114

N29

P30

H38

H36

L42 K43 M34

Z116

L38

M35

J26

N30

Z223 Z221

Emergency Services Times

P53

Z220 Z119

Z227

H60

Z214 Z113

Z112 P24

P27

Z212 Z111

Z110 P22

P21

N20

N27 M31

M30

N23 M19

M26

L27

L32 K31

Z210 Z109

Z108 P20

P19

N19

M22

L19

Z208 Z107

Z106P18 P16

P12

N15 M17

M14

L15

J22

K29

L23 L28

M18

K34 J17

K30 J13

J20

H15

H30 H28

J18 H13

Z215 Z213 Z206Z105

Z104

Z204

Z102 P10

Z211

J14 L16

H12

J11 H11

L11

N11 M9

H9

L12

P14

J12

Z207 P9

N7

Z205 Z100 P6

N5

P3

M8

M10

M7

M6

L5

L6

J10 J8

N3

Z203

Z200

M5

M4 M3

M2

M1

L3

Organisers Office

J3

Organisers Office

CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS

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HALL 17

Road Haulage Association Demonstration

E81

OS454

A86

A94

C82

Seating Area

OS409

TO OUTSIDE STANDS E73

G65

C78

D74

D71

A78

D69

OS444

OS447

A70

E71 D72

C53

A74 A66 OS443

OS438

0

G64

F63

E65

C64

D62

B41

B42 A35

B37

B38

B35

B36

C62

A62 A58

A33

OS434

A54

OS437

C60

4

G55

B34

B33

E61

F59

G58

C58

B34a

A50 A29 A46

G51

B32

B31

0

OS431

OS428

A42

G37

6

F34 G32

G35

4

E F38

F33

D

E37

E38

E33

E34

E29

E30

C D34

C33

C30 B29

D30

C25

C28

F30

A

A38

B30

OS427

B21

D27 C26

D26 G33

B

D24

C23

A34

B26 A17

C24

A30

A15

A26

2

G27

E26

G28

D20

D21

B22 A13

C22

C21

A22 E24

0 8

B20 A11 D17

D16

A18

C13 B16 A7

E18 D15

2

E14

D13

E10

D9

SEATING AREA

F G36

CATERING

G

8

OS423

OS421

A14

D10

B14

C14 C10

B7

OS414

A10

A5

OS419

OS420

A8

B10

OS418

F6

G11

D8

D7

A6

C6

D6

D5

G1

G3

F1

F2

TO OUTSIDE STANDS D2

E1

OS1

D3

D4

C1

C2

OS5

C3

B2

OS9

A1

A2

OS408

OS92

ISG VIMPEX DEMO AREA

OS13

OS400

OS413

RLSS UK Throw-Line Challenge

G8

OS89

OS17 OS37

OS29

OS32

OS27

OS85

OS21

OS25

81 OS OS41

OS49

OS53

OS61

OS73

OS77

78 OS

OS80

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8 | A-Z OF EXHIBITORS

A-Z of Exhibitors Company Stand 4x4 Response UK .............................................................Z233 5.11 Tactical UK .................................................................E37 A W Hainsworth & Sons Ltd.............................................H11 AA Special Operations......................................................Z105 ABC MacIntosh Ltd...........................................................G64 Ablemail Electronics ..........................................................N47 AccuLux ...........................................................................M54 Aireshelta Plc .....................................................................L52 Airmax Group Limited........................................................J41 AIRSO ...............................................................................P64 Airstar European Network..................................................L78 Alexandra...........................................................................B20 Allbatteries UK Ltd...........................................................M59 Amazon Medical Ltd..........................................................C10 Ambu Limited....................................................................P68 Ambulance Service Institute..............................................Z107 Ambulance Services Benevolent Fund...............................Z234 Amputees in Action Ltd.....................................................K40 Anderson Fire and Rescue Products Ltd .............................F59 Angloco Ltd .......................................................................E61 Angus Fire...........................................................................C6 Ansell Healthcare Europe ...................................................F34 Antares (Europe) Ltd...........................................................D2 APB Mobile Installations Ltd .............................................L51 Applied Satellite Technology Systems Ltd...........................H47 Aquapac International Limited...........................................A13 Arco Ltd ............................................................................G11 Arkinstall ...........................................................................A34 Armadillo Merino...............................................................L12 Army Medical Services.......................................................N40 Association of Air Ambulances Ltd ...................................Z205 Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE).........Z220 Babcock International Group.................................................J7 Balcan Engineering Ltd .....................................................N60 Ballyclare Limited.............................................................M14 Barden UK Ltd..................................................................K31 Barrus E P Ltd.....................................................................A7 BASICS............................................................................Z106 Bauer Kompressoren UK Ltd.............................................K77 BBB Investments Ltd ........................................................M53 BCAS Biomedical Services Ltd...........................................L46 Beijing Global Safety Technology Co Ltd............................A46 Bennett Safetywear Ltd......................................................H36 Blizzard Protection Systems................................................C28 Bluecher UK Ltd...............................................................M18 BMJ Learning....................................................................N51 BOC Healthcare ................................................................H38 Bollé Safety ........................................................................G33 Boot Repair Company Ltd ................................................M43 Bott Ltd ...............................................................................F6 Boundtree Medical Europe Ltd............................................D6 Braemar Howells Ltd..........................................................F30 Bristol Uniforms Ltd.............................................................J3 British APCO...................................................................Z117 British Cave Rescue Council.............................................Z123 British Fire Services Association........................................Z229 British Red Cross..............................................................Z204 Brother UK Ltd..................................................................P19 C&W Community First Responders .................................Z210 Calumet Photographic Ltd.................................................N27 Canland UK (Hot Pack) Ltd...............................................L27 Cardiac Science Holdings (UK) Ltd...................................M48 Cardiac Services Ltd..........................................................M42 Cardiff International White Water ......................................B22 Casstrom Ltd......................................................................P38 Castle Driver Training........................................................N43 Casualties Union...............................................................Z206 Central Compressors...........................................................M5 CFM Services......................................................................M7 CFOA National Resilience Ltd.........................................Z248 Chartered Institute of Environmental Health......................C53 Chief Fire Officers’ Association..........................................Z249 Chief Fire Officers’ Association, ESS2013 Show Guide

Company Stand Animal Rescue Practitioners Forum...............................Z212 Churchill Make Ready Services..........................................N20 Civil Air Patrol..................................................................Z132 Civil Contingencies Secretariat, Cabinet Office..................Z114 Class Professional Publishing..............................................C14 Cold Cut Systems...............................................................P69 College of Paramedics.......................................................Z131 Collins Nets Ltd.................................................................A17 The Community Heartbeat Trust........................................P16 Concept Smoke Systems ....................................................D34 The Consortium Fire and Rescue.......................................H54 Coventry University...........................................................M39 CPDme............................................................................Z251 Crofton Engineering Limited..............................................P61 De Lage Landen Leasing Limited.......................................M2 Deben Group Industries....................................................M46 Decisions [D4H].................................................................B16 Defence Fire Risk Management Organisation ...................Z231 Delta Fire Ltd ....................................................................E71 Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.....................G32 DMM Professional.............................................................K36 DMS technologies ..............................................................A66 DOK-ING..........................................................................P46 Dr. Martens .......................................................................D20 Driver First Assist.............................................................Z139 DS Medical.......................................................................M30 E-Semble bv.......................................................................E30 Eagle Technical Products ....................................................B37 East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust ................Z113 Eberspacher UK Ltd..........................................................H55 eKonomical ........................................................................B31 Electrosonic........................................................................L15 Elite Bags S.L/ Evaq8.........................................................K34 Emergency One (UK) Ltd | Clan Tools and Plant Ltd........E81 Emergency Planning College..............................................B21 The Emergency Planning Society......................................Z223 Emergency Response Driver Training Ltd...........................A15 Emergency Services Times.................................................M52 Endura Ltd..........................................................................D8 English Braids Ltd..............................................................L32 Environment Agency........................................................Z245 ESPO...................................................................................B7 Ethnet ...............................................................................A33 The Event Medicine Company.............................................F1 Excelerate Technology.................................................E14, G28 Fenix Torches.....................................................................A62 Fenton Pharmaceuticals Ltd..............................................M19 Ferno (UK) Limited..........................................N15, N19, N23 Fiberweb Geosynthetics Ltd...............................................D17 Fire & Rescue/ Industrial Fire Journal ................................A42 Fire Industry Association .....................................................D4 The Fire Officers Association..............................................N36 Fire Service College............................................................D69 Fire Service College Transformation IGLOO.......................L60 Fire Times .........................................................................D27 FireBug Company Ltd........................................................P58 Firemain Engineering Ltd..................................................C82 First Line Response............................................................B42 First Response Supplies.......................................................M1 Fischer Panda UK Ltd.......................................................H50 Flamepro (UK) Ltd.............................................................J14 Flood Protection Solutions Ltd...........................................N49 Focus and Vision Technology Limited.................................L42 Garmin ..............................................................................E10 Gas Control Equipment.......................................................J12 Geargrid (VI Distribution Ltd) ...........................................G51 Gecko Head Gear ...............................................................P43 Getac UK Ltd.....................................................................L37 Global Auto ID Ltd............................................................A29 GMK Tactical Products.......................................................E33 Godiva Ltd...........................................................................E1 Goliath Footwear Ltd (YDS Boots) ......................................J10 Government Decontamination Service..............................Z138

Company Stand GRC Ltd...........................................................................M37 HAAGEN.................................................................H15, H23 HAIX- Schuhe...................................................................M38 Halfords Business Services...................................................D7 Halls Auto Electrical Ltd ...................................................M74 Handheld UK & Ireland Ltd..............................................B38 Handsfree..........................................................................D26 Haztec International Ltd ......................................................L3 Heart Rhythm Charity ......................................................M26 Heartsine Technologies Ltd ..................................................C1 Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd...........................................A30 Hi-Tec Sports | MAGNUM..................................................L6 Highways Agency .............................................................Z218 HM Coastguard................................................................Z129 Holmatro UK Ltd .............................................................M62 Home Office-ESMCP.......................................................Z119 Hospital Aids .......................................................................F2 Hunter Apparel Solutions Ltd ............................................L23 Husqvarna Construction Products UK................................P14 IC Brindle & Co.................................................................G58 Ilasco/Keela.........................................................................J13 Incotechnology Ltd ............................................................N30 Independent Ambulance Association.................................Z133 Indicomm Global...............................................................H28 Institute of Civil Protection & Emergency Management ....Z214 The Institution of Fire Engineers.......................................Z250 Intelligent Portable Lighting Solutions................................B26 Intellitec MV Ltd ...............................................................C23 International Emergency & Catastrophe Conference & Exhibition.................................................P21 International Fire Fighter Magazine....................................A14 International Fire Training Centre.......................................B21 International Police Association (IPA)................................Z252 International Rescue Corps...............................................Z215 International Trauma Life Support.......................................C2 Interspiro Ltd........................................................................J8 Intramark Ltd......................................................................G3 IP Performance Ltd............................................................B41 ISG Limited.........................................................................A6 Jaguar Land Rover.............................................................D62 JESIP ...............................................................................Z226 Joel Technologies Ltd..........................................................P62 John Jordan Limited..........................................................H32 John Pye Auctions ..............................................................P66 Jolly Safety Ltd ...................................................................J18 Journal of Paramedic Practice.............................................N31 Kent Modular Electronics .......................................F38, OS443 Kerry London Insurance Brokers Ltd ................................M49 Keytracker Ltd.....................................................................A5 KTC Fire............................................................................L80 Laerdal Medical Ltd..........................................................M34 Land Rover Experience North Yorkshire.............................B34 Le Maitre Ltd .....................................................................M9 Leader Group UK Ltd........................................................E38 Ledco Ltd............................................................................J40 Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service ................................P39 Leonhard Lang UK Ltd.....................................................N61 Less-CO2............................................................................P59 Lewis's Medical Supplies.....................................................F33 LHD Group (United Kingdom) Ltd..................................H13 Lighthouse (UK) Ltd..........................................................P18 Link51...............................................................................N35 Lintran...............................................................................C21 Logistik Unicorp ................................................................A35 London Ambulance Service ..............................................Z134 London Ambulance Service Cycle Response Unit .............Z225 London Fire Brigade Fired Up Project................................P48 Lowland Rescue - ALSAR................................................Z122 Ludo McGurk SVE.............................................................J48 Lyon Equipment Limited..................................................M58 Maritime Volunteer Service...............................................Z110 Maxicroc- Evenhook...........................................................K29 MBSAR - Mountain Bike Search & Rescue.......................Z230 w w w. e m e r g e n c y s e r v i c e s t i m e s . c o m

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MC Products UK Ltd.........................................................A38 MDS Marine Ltd...............................................................K43 Mecmesin Hose Reels........................................................M55 MEDACX Limited............................................................C64 Media Publishing Co..........................................................A54 Medical Gas Solutions Ltd.................................................D13 Medsource International Co Ltd.........................................N11 Medusa Medical Technologies Inc.........................................P3 Mercedes-Benz (UK) Limited.............................................E65 MFC Survival Ltd................................................................C3 Miles Smith Ltd................................................................M31 Minerva Simulator Facilities Ltd ........................................G35 Mines Rescue Service Ltd.................................................Z227 Mobile Tornado Group Plc.................................................C62 Motion Computing...............................................................P3 Mountain Rescue England and Wales...............................Z121 MSA (Britain) Ltd .............................................................D16 MT Training Services .........................................................C26 NAPFM...........................................................................Z221 NAPFM/Home Office......................................................Z104 NARU..............................................................................Z248 NASFAT..........................................................................Z211 National Association of Chaplains To The Police...............Z217 National Coastwatch Institution........................................Z120 National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NACTSO)....Z111 National First Responder Forum.......................................Z207 National Search and Rescue Dog Association....................Z137 Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes..............................Z136 NCEC From Ricardo-AEA...............................................Z112 Nightsearcher Ltd...............................................................L11 Nike Hydraulics..................................................................M3 Nissan................................................................................L48 Niton Equipment.................................................................A8 Norfolk Fire and Rescue Diving Unit................................Z241 North Fire PLC..................................................................C78 Northern Diver...................................................................P31 Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service .........................Z236 Nottingham Trent University ............................................Z118 NSP Crime Reduction Signs.............................................B34a Oculus Systems Ltd............................................................G55 Olympus ............................................................................B35 Openhouse Products Ltd .....................................................H6 Outreach Rescue ................................................................A58 Oxylitre Ltd........................................................................B14 Packexe Ltd .......................................................................N63 PageOne.............................................................................A11 Panasonic Computer Products Solutions...............................G8 Pรกramo Ltd.......................................................................M41 Parkland Engineering Ltd...................................................L19 PatrolStore.com ..................................................................A18 Paul Clark Services Ltd.......................................................L76 Pavilion Publishing Ltd......................................................D15 PBI Performance Products Inc..............................................L5 PC David Rathband's Blue Lamp Foundation ..................Z109 PC Nicola Hughes North Pole Marathon............................P32 Peli Products (UK) Ltd........................................................H9 Physio- Control UK Sales Ltd............................................D10 Pickup Systems Ltd ...........................................................D74 Pinnacle Response Ltd.......................................................M35 Pioner Boats UK.................................................................A86 Pitbitz Ltd............................................................................A2 PoliceOracle.com................................................................A22 Portability Ltd......................................................................A1 Premier Communication Electronics Ltd.............................N7 Premier Hazard Ltd ............................................................J26 Premier Hose Technology Ltd............................................M10 Primetech UK Ltd .............................................................G65 The Prince's Trust .............................................................Z116 Print Data Solutions Ltd.....................................................A50 Proact Medical Ltd..............................................................J17 Proflight Bags.....................................................................A26 Prometheus Medical Ltd ...................................................M67 Public Health England......................................................Z216 RAF Mountain Rescue Service..........................................Z128 w w w. e m e r g e n c y s e r v i c e s t i m 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Ram Mount UK Ltd..........................................................C60 RAYNET..........................................................................Z240 Reach & Rescue Ltd............................................................M4 React...................................................................................M8 Reelcare Ltd......................................................................M17 Rescue & Medical Ltd.......................................................M47 Rescue 3 Europe Ltd..........................................................C24 Resource UAS ....................................................................P27 Respirex International Ltd....................................................B2 Responder Technology........................................................C30 Reveal Media......................................................................B36 Rig Equipment Ltd............................................................H30 Rigiflex Boats UK Ltd........................................................A94 RNLI ...............................................................................Z130 Road Haulage Assoc Ltd...................................................Z200 Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises.....................Z213 The Royal Life Saving Society UK....................................Z232 RSG Engineering Ltd.........................................................C58 RUD Chains Ltd.................................................................J44 Rugged Mobile Systems........................................................P3 Rupture Seal.......................................................................A10 Ruth Lee Ltd.......................................................................J19 RVS..................................................................................Z243 SaBRE West Midlands......................................................Z208 SADS UK ........................................................................Z100 Safequip Ltd.......................................................................B10 Safety Components..............................................................G1 SARAID...........................................................................Z238 SARbot UK Underwater Rescue.......................................Z102 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service .......................................Z239 Scott Safety ........................................................................G27 Sea & Sea Ltd......................................................................J46 Seatronics Ltd ....................................................................L16 Sematron............................................................................E26 Sheerspeed Shelters ............................................................E73 Sigma Security Devices Ltd................................................H36 Simulaids Ltd......................................................................J22 Simulation FTS Limited....................................................D24 Sioen..................................................................................E18 SkillZONE.......................................................................Z253 Slide and Tilt. Com Ltd......................................................B29 SMH Products Ltd.............................................................P57 Solent Rib Charter Ltd.......................................................N59 SP Services (UK) Ltd...........................................................J11 Speedings Ltd ......................................................................F2 Spencer Italia SRL.......................................................N5, N53 Springmasters Ltd..............................................................B33 St John Ambulance...........................................................Z108 Star Instruments Ltd..........................................................N29 Steroplast Healthcare Ltd ....................................................J23 STIHL Ltd.........................................................................L38 Strongs Plastic Products Ltd...............................................G36 Stryker ...............................................................................C22 Supacat Limited.................................................................F63 Supply Plus Limited..........................................................D71 Surf & Turf Instant Shelters ................................................A78 Survitec Group...................................................................L28 Survival Aids (UK) Ltd......................................................N69 Tactical Medic-Bicycle Patrol...............................................P22 Tactical Training Centre......................................................L53 Tactical Ventilation Solutions Ltd.........................................J20 Tair Kameleone ..................................................................B32 Talking Headsets Ltd.........................................................H43 TenCate Protect bv.............................................................H39 Terberg DTS UK Ltd.............................................D72, OS420 Terrafix Ltd........................................................................E34 Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)...........D30 TEXPORT.........................................................................L23 Thomas Jacks Ltd..............................................................D21 tms Support Solutions Ltd.................................................M45 Tracerlite..............................................................................N3 Tracker Network (UK) Ltd.................................................C25 Trailer Vision Ltd...............................................................N55 Training 4 Resilience...........................................................P24

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Trakm8..............................................................................N39 Transvend Ltd....................................................................C33 TSI Flowmeters Ltd...........................................................A74 UK Power Networks...........................................................P72 UKRO..............................................................................Z242 UKSAR............................................................................Z125 UKTI ..................................................................................D4 Unifire Ltd...........................................................................P6 University of Wolverhampton.............................................G37 Varlink Limited ..................................................................P20 VectorCommand Ltd..........................................................L55 VersarPPS............................................................................J42 Vimpex Ltd..........................................................................A6 Vocal Ltd............................................................................P30 Volvo Car UK ....................................................................H60 WH Bence (Coachworks) Ltd..............................................J52 WL Gore & Associates (UK) Ltd.........................................M6 WASP Barcode Technologies..............................................H35 Water Direct Ltd................................................................E29 WaterJel Europe LLP..........................................................D9 Webasto Thermo & Comfort UK Ltd ................................M22 WEL Medical....................................................................K30 West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust......P10 West Midlands Fire Service.................................................P67 Wiltshire Police DTU .......................................................Z219 Winsted Ltd ........................................................................J32 Wm Sugden & Sons Ltd ....................................................C13 WMFS Charity Shop........................................................Z203 Woodway Engineering Ltd.................................................H57 Yamaha Motor (UK) Ltd....................................................B30 YKK (UK) Ltd..................................................................H12 YPO...................................................................................A70 Zodiac Milpro UK Limited................................................H34 Zoll Medical UK Ltd...........................................................D5

Outside Stands Amdac-Carmichael Ltd..................................................OS419 Angloco Ltd............................................OS400, OS404, OS428 Baus AT UK Ltd .............................................................OS73 Bott Ltd...........................................................................OS61 British Red Cross.............................................................OS29 Care of Police Survivors..................................................OS431 Carnation Designs............................................................OS17 CFOA National Resilience Ltd.......................................OS408 Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service................................OS437 Eagle International (Europe) Limited...............................OS53 Emergency One (UK) Ltd | Clan Tools and Plant Ltd....OS434 Emergency Response Driver Training Ltd ........................OS27 Environment Agency........................................................OS81 Evac + Chair...................................................................OS41 Fire Ladders Ltd ............................................................OS438 Flying Fish Hovercraft .....................................................OS25 Highways Agency...............................................................OS9 Humber Fabrications......................................................OS421 ISG Limited.....................................................................OS92 John Dennis Coachbuilders............................................OS427 Midland Free Wheelers....................................................OS77 Moto-Trek Ltd................................................................OS444 Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.....................OS454 North Fire PLC..............................................................OS447 Ortus Technology Ltd.......................................................OS21 Primetech UK Ltd..........................................................OS409 Safequip Ltd....................................................................OS89 Sat-Comm Broadcast Ltd.................................................OS32 SHB Hire Ltd..................................................................OS85 St John Ambulance..........................................................OS13 Vimpex Ltd......................................................................OS92 Volvo Group UK Ltd......................................................OS414 WAS UK .........................................................................OS21 Weber Rescue UK Ltd .....................................................OS37 West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust....OS1 West Midlands Fire Service................................................OS5 Whisper Power BV...........................................................OS80 Wilker UK Limited........................................................OS423 ESS2013 Show Guide

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A-Z of Exhibitors 5.11 Tactical UK

Ablemail Electronics

Amazon Medical Ltd

5.11 Tactical creates superior products that enhance the safety, accuracy, speed and performance of law enforcement, military and fire fighting professionals and sells these products under the registered trademarks.

Stand ........................................................... E37

Ablemail will be showcasing its range of DC-DC converters / solar panel chargers, which are suitable for many applications on commercial vehicles.

Information with regard to the new products can be found on the company’s website.

Stand .......................................................... N47

www.511tactical.com

www.ablemail.co.uk

Amazon Medical is a small, friendly company distributing high quality medical diagnostic products. Amazon Medical is the exclusive UK distributor for SCHILLER, a leading international supplier of electrocardiographs, patient monitors and defibrillators. The company is conscious that product awareness, customer care and a professional service are key to establishing a long-term relationship.

Stand ........................................................... C10

A A W Hainsworth & Sons Ltd

Hainsworth is at the leading edge of textile innovation, protecting individuals in the fire and rescue, police and military. Hainsworth’s fabrics protect hundreds of thousands of individuals worldwide, helping them to do their jobs effectively, keeping them safe and making sure they return safely to their every day lives.

Stand .......................................................... H11 www.protectsyou.co.uk

AA Special Operations Response Team

AccuLux

www.amazonmedical.co.uk

Ambu Limited

AccuLux, the leader in mobile light technology for more than 60 years, has developed a new generation of hand held torches and helmet lights.

AccuLux safety certified lights fulfil the strictest classification standards, used in electricity utilities, municipalities, the oil and gas industry, and especially by firefighters, safety inspectors, and many more – tested for use in explosion-hazardous areas 1, 2, 21 and 22, ATEX directive II C, T4.

Stand ......................................................... M54 www.acculux.de

Exhibitor in focus – page 81

Aireshelta Plc For over 25 years Aireshelta plc has successfully supplied the emergency services both in the UK and worldwide. Displayed this year on Stand L52 is the Queen’s Award for Innovation winning Aireshower and Sealed Beam type ‘Cubicle unit’.

Please call Aireshelta to discuss your inflatable structure requirements, large or small.

Stand ........................................................... L52 www.aireshelta.co.uk

Airmax Group Ltd Stand ........................................................... J41 www.airmaxgroup.com

The AA’s Special Operations Response Team is a specialist resource equipped and professionally trained to operate in floods and other severe weather. Trained to DEFRA standards and able to submit Team Type C as part of a multi-agency response.

Stand ........................................................ Z105 www.theaa.com/emergency

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ABC MacIntosh Ltd ABC Macintosh is the UK’s largest independent manufacturer of high performance fire fighting foam concentrates, including Fluoro free foams and speciality chemicals. The company also manufactures the Fire Attack System known as FAS, a range of portable high pressure water extinguishing systems. ABC Macintosh also distributes the CTD foam induction system.

Stand .......................................................... G64 www.3fff.co.uk

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Alexandra Alexandra is a leading international supplier of workwear and corporate clothing, servicing every area of the public and private marketplace.

Increasing its focus on the needs of medical professionals, Alexandra has developed an ambulance range including clothing, protective equipment, accessories and first aid products.

Stand ........................................................... B20 www.alexandra.co.uk

Allbatteries UK Ltd Allbatteries UK Ltd is the number one approved battery supplier to the UK emergency services. In addition to offering top brand names the company also manufactures its own brand of quality batteries in many ranges including Alkaline, Lead Acid and Lithium. Based in West Midlands, Allbatteries also has the facility to produce bespoke battery packs.

Stand ......................................................... M59 www.allbatteries.co.uk

Ambu is committed to offering its customers high quality products and customer focused support.

The company is pleased to be exhibiting at The Emergency Services Show this year. Visit the stand and enter a competition to win an i-Pad mini.

Stand ........................................................... P68 www.ambu.co.uk

Ambulance Service Institute The ASI is an independent institute dedicated to improving the standards and quality of ambulance provision and thereby improving the professionalism and quality of care available to patients. One of the ways in which the ASI does this is by making awards to ambulance personnel for exceptional service. Nominations for the next awards ceremony will commence at ESS2013 in September.

Stand ......................................................... Z107 www.asi-international.com

Ambulance Services Benevolent Fund The Ambulance Services Benevolent Fund (ASBF) is a registered charity run by serving and retired ambulance staff for serving and retired ambulance staff to reach out a helping hand to any member in genuine hardship or trouble. To do this effectively the ASBF needs your help and support.

Stand ......................................................... Z234 www.asbf.co.uk

Amdac-Carmichael Ltd Amdac-Carmichael Ltd produces a full range of fire fighting vehicles and has customers in more than 80 countries around the world, with over 50 years of fire fighting manufacturing experience.

Carmichael also provides excellent aftersales support and services, as well as supplying rescue equipment, clothing and foam.

Stand ...................................................... OS419 www.amdac-carmichael.com

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12 | A-Z OF EXHIBITORS Amputees in Action Ltd

Amputees in Action is a unique agency, working independently to provide the UK’s largest directory of trained professional amputee actors for the film and screen industries and for emergency and military services training simulations, both home and abroad.

Stand .......................................................... K40

Antares (Europe) Ltd

Armadillo Merino®

Antares has been in the auxiliary power and control industry for over 20 years, providing the power to make other people’s equipment work, reliably, faultlessly, and at the lowest cost over the lifetime of the system. Antares’ expertise lies in the design, build, and supply of auxiliary electrical power systems, either on-board a vehicle or in remote (off-grid) locations.

Stand ............................................................ D2

Armadillo Merino® reduces injuries and saves the lives of professional risk takers with its specialist next-to-skin clothing. The company’s superfine merino fabrics enhance the protection, performance and comfort of officers working in high-risk environments. Armadillo Merino®’s tailor-made programme designs garments to cover your unique requirements. Winner – NatWest Product of the Year 2012.

Stand ........................................................... L12

www.antares.co.uk

APB Mobile Installations Ltd

Army Medical Services

www.amputeesinaction.co.uk

Exhibitor in focus – page 66

Andersons Fire and Rescue Products Ltd Andersons Fire and Rescue equipment is now the leading manufacturer of ladders and beam gantries in the UK. Visit the stand to see the new products recently added to the company’s portfolio.

Stand ........................................................... F59 www.andersonsfire.com

Angloco Ltd Angloco Ltd manufactures, sells, hires and services fire fighting and rescue vehicles and equipment. The company is the UK’s most sustainable and longest established builder of fire fighting vehicles and a supplier of fire and rescue equipment. Angloco is the UK distributor for: Bronto-Skylift; Dr. Sthamer; Con-space, Gunzburger-Ladders, Minimax, ResQtec, Rosenbauer (vehicles – components) and Transtec simulators.

Stands .............E61, OS400, OS404 & OS428 www.angloco.co.uk

Exhibitor in focus – page 67

Angus Fire Angus Fire is a wholly UK-owned company and global leader in fire fighting technology. The company will feature: its continuing C6 foams programme, setting new standards in responsible formulations; Duraline hose in Cleveland Coil deployment; Monnex powder and new light-duty 150mm diameter Hi-Vol hose, together with a Polaris foam proportioner motor and its LW800 portable pump.

Stand ............................................................. C6 www.angusfire.co.uk

Ansell Healthcare Europe Ansell is a world leader in providing superior health and safety protection solutions that enhance human well-being. Ansell designs, develops and manufactures a wide range of protection solutions.

The company holds leading positions in the personal protective equipment and medical gloves markets, as well as in the sexual health and wellbeing category worldwide.

Stand ........................................................... F34 www.ansell.eu

www.armadillomerino.com

APB specialises in the installation of blue light products and equipment to emergency service vehicles. Airwave radios, blue/green/red/amber lights and lightbars, hot water heaters, bespoke vehicle racking, vehicle livery to name but a few!

The company’s mobile engineers can visit your site, or arrange to deliver your vehicles to its workshops near Peterborough.

Stand ........................................................... L51 www.apb-ltd.co.uk

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Applied Satellite Technology Systems Ltd AST Systems has been supplying equipment and airtime to meet the specific requirements of government and military customers for over 15 years. The company offers a complete end to end bespoke solution and off the shelf equipment, one handset or an entire network.

Stand .......................................................... H47 www.ast-systems.co.uk

Aquapac International Limited UK based manufacturer of waterproof cases for electronics, waterproof duffels, backpacks and drybags. In partnership with Peter Jones ILG, the company manufactures Klickfast docks to provide emergency responders with adaptable waterproof solutions.

Stand ........................................................... A13 www.aquapac.net

Arco Ltd Arco is the UK’s leading safety company distributing quality products, expert advice and training. The company exists to shape the safety world making work a safer place. Arco offers a range of over 22,000 quality assured, branded and own brand products, including PPE, clothing, footwear, gloves, workplace safety and hygiene products.

Stand .......................................................... G11 www.arco.co.uk

Arkinstall Arkinstall Limited has been producing storage and changing room equipment for various applications for 50 years. During this time the company has built strong relationships with the emergency services for the supply of its products.

Arkinstall’s name is known for quality of build and strength of customer service.

Stand ........................................................... A34

The Army Medical Services is looking to recruit trained Paramedics into regional and national reserve medical units. Want a challenging and rewarding experience then visit the stand or call Freephone 0800 7311 201 for more information.

Stand .......................................................... N40 www.army.mod.uk

Association of Air Ambulances Ltd The association represents those involved not only operationally, ie treating patients, but also looks at representing the charitable trusts who fund the service, the operators, ambulance services and associated trades. The association endeavours to build on existing relationships between all parties involved to develop a continually improving emergency response network.

Stand ......................................................... Z205 www.aoaa.org.uk

Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) provides ambulance services with a central organisation that supports, coordinates and implements nationally agreed policy. It also provides the general public and other stakeholders with a central resource of information about NHS ambulance services.

Stand ......................................................... Z220 www.aace.org.uk

B Babcock International Group Babcock is the trusted partner to the emergency services sector, delivering proven blue light capability, which transforms the way that assets, training and infrastructure are managed. The company’s whole life, sector-proven approach enables customers full focus on frontline operations, as well as cost savings, greater resilience and improved availability.

Stand ............................................................. J7 www.babcockemergencyservices.com/ess.htm

www.arkinstall.co.uk

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A-Z OF EXHIBITORS | 15 Balcan Engineering Ltd

BBB Investments Ltd

Compact, reliable, accurate and lightweight, the BELL is a tried and tested first-line rescue device.

Carried by emergency services teams across the UK, the device is easy to use, meets vehicle weight restrictions and can be deployed faster than other rescue equipment.

Stand .......................................................... N60 www.throwlines.com

Ballyclare Limited Ballyclare is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of protective workwear clothing and has been a trusted supplier of specialist protective clothing to the emergency services and armed forces for over 25 years.

Stand ......................................................... M14 www.ballyclarelimited.com

Barden UK Ltd Barden is the UK’s premier battery and power solution provider. The company’s products include: batteries, chargers, inverters, solar panels, switches and accessories.

Stand .......................................................... K31 www.barden-uk.com

Barrus E P Ltd The Special Products Division is a dedicated team set up to design and develop custom-built marine engines and accessories to meet the specific operational requirements of its professional customers. The company is a supplier and consultant to organisations including the RNLI, HM Coastguard, local authorities and police and fire service search and rescue units.

Stand ............................................................. A7 www.barrus.co.uk

BASICS BASICS fosters cooperation between immediate care schemes and encourages the formation of new schemes in the UK. It develops cooperation between all services dealing with emergencies resulting in injury or risk to life. BASICS provides training and campaigns to raise standards of immediate care in all those who undertake to practice the discipline.

Stand ......................................................... Z106 www.basics.org.uk

Bauer Kompressoren UK Ltd When life depends on it... depend on Bauer compressors, fire and rescue breathing air compressors, air treatment, testing, storage and distribution equipment. Uncompromising quality and attention to detail has made Bauer Kompressoren a global market leader for fire and rescue breathing air compressors and ancillary equipment.

Stand .......................................................... K77 www.bauer.uk.com

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BBB will be exhibiting the complete COAST and NEXTORCH ranges of premium LED torches, head-torches, lanterns and multi-tools. Products shown for the first time include HP314 (1132 lumens) long-distance torch, new HP7R rechargeable kit and HL27/HL8 head-torches with spot-to-flood focusing and dimmable light control.

Stand ......................................................... M53 www.bbb-leisureproducts.co.uk

Exhibitor in focus – page 83

BCAS Biomedical Services Ltd BCAS Bio-medical Services Limited is a leading independent provider of Managed Equipment Services (MES) and Multi-Vendor Services (MVS) to the NHS and private healthcare sector. The company is British owned and driven by engineering and financial professionals.

Stand ........................................................... L46 www.bcasbiomed.co.uk

Beijing Global Safety Technology Co Ltd Beijing Global Safety Technology Ltd is China’s leading provider of emergency response platform software and associated equipment. The company provides a wide range of services to China’s critical and emergency services, including frontline emergency services, central and local governments, industries, and other public sector organisations where care is crucial.

Stand ........................................................... A46 www.gsafety.com

Bennett Safetywear Ltd The company was founded in 1937 and is now firmly established as a European market leader in the manufacture of high performance safety gloves and specialised protective clothing for police, military, fire fighting and industrial applications.

The product range includes its latest Blazemaster® Pro-Fit™ MKV structural fire fighting glove and its new Extricator™ Max rescue glove.

Stand .......................................................... H36 www.bennettsafetywear.co.uk

Blizzard Protection Systems Blizzard Protection Systems manufactures and supplies survival blankets/jackets and other products both passive and active heat, for the prevention and pre-treatment of hypothermia.

Stand ........................................................... C28 www.blizzardsurvival.com

Bluecher UK Ltd

Bluecher Group is a world market leader in CBRN PPE, specialising in high protection, high utility and low wearer burden. The worldwide fleet of Bluecher suits stands at 12 million+. The company is a technology driven concern, with deep expertise in both development and production, creating PPE and filtration innovation.

Stand ......................................................... M18 www.bluecher.com

Exhibitor in focus – page 67

BMJ Learning BMJ Learning is an independent and peer reviewed CPD and postgraduate training website offering healthcare professionals a fast and convenient way to test themselves and keep up to date. The paramedic programme modules have been specially written for paramedics and other first responders, and are based on paramedic practice.

Stand .......................................................... N51 www.learning.bmj.com/paramedicprogramme

BOC Healthcare BOC Healthcare is focused on the enhancement of patient care, through the provision of the best quality medical gas products and services. The company also has a comprehensive selection of specialist services that can help reduce the risks associated with using medical gases in a clinical environment.

Stand .......................................................... H38 www.bochealthcare.co.uk

Bollé Safety Bollé Safety, a world leader in the design and manufacture of protective eyewear, will be launching a number of new products at this year’s show, including the IRI-s, Rush +, Duo, Combat and X810. As with all Bollé products, they provide the wearer with exceptional levels of comfort and protection and excellent value for money.

Stand .......................................................... G33 www.bolle-safety.com

Boot Repair Company Ltd The Boot Repair Company continues to offer excellent repairs on all types of footwear. Visit the company’s website for full details of its easy to use and guaranteed collection and delivery service as well as its extensive list of repairs. Zip replacements, Vibram rubber and leather sole repairs are a speciality.

Stand ......................................................... M43 www.bootrepaircompany.co.uk

Bott Ltd Bott has over 35 years’ experience in delivering high specification solutions in the specialist vehicle enhancement industry. The company provides bespoke offers for an extensive range of applications, including emergency services, utilities, business services and public sector. From consultation, design and manufacture to installation, logistics and recycling, Bott manages it all for you.

Stands ............................................ F6 & OS61 www.bottltd.co.uk

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16 | A-Z OF EXHIBITORS Boundtree Medical Europe Ltd Bound Tree Medical Europe Ltd is a UK owned, worldwide distributor of medical and first aid products. With more than 18,000 products available sourced from over 300 manufacturers, Bound Tree Medical provides an unrivalled service that you can rely on for all your emergency medical needs.

Stand ............................................................ D6 www.boundtree.co.uk

Braemar Howells Ltd Braemar Howells Ltd is a recognised specialist responding to oil, chemical and biological incidents as well as other specialist emergency decontamination incidents such as those occurring at airports, ports and on the rail network. Normally working in the recovery phase, the company often takes over incidents from the emergency services when the emergency phase is completed.

Stand ........................................................... F30

British Red Cross

The British Red Cross supports people affected by emergencies both at home and abroad, offering the capacity and capability to provide practical and emotional support, anytime and anywhere. The British Red Cross works closely with Category One and Category Two responders across the UK. Stands ....................................... OS29 & Z204 www.redcross.org.uk

Exhibitor in focus – page 68

Brother UK Ltd

www.braemarhowells.com

Bristol Uniforms Ltd Bristol is one of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of protective clothing for the emergency services. New products will be shown, including the RescueFlex and Air Ambulance garments as well as the XFlex fire garments. A wide choice of managed services for PPE is also available.

Stand ............................................................. J3

British APCO is a growing community with extensive communications knowledge gained as a result of delivering public safety. British APCO fosters knowledge exchange in communications to support and improve the delivery of public safety.

The association maintains powerful relationships within public sector agencies, commercial suppliers, technologists and governments, providing a unique centre of excellence, nationally and across Europe that is dedicated to improvement in public safety communications.

Stand ......................................................... Z117 www.bapco.org.uk

British Cave Rescue Council The British Cave Rescue Council is the national body for the 15 volunteer underground search and rescue teams that operate throughout the United Kingdom. The first of its member teams were formed in 1935 and many have now been successfully providing their free and expert service for over 50 years.

Stand ......................................................... Z123 www.caverescue.org.uk

British Fire Services Association The British Fire Services Association provides a forum for all firefighters to promote fire fighting, fire safety and training to its members who are drawn from local authority fire and rescue services, occupational fire and rescue services and aviation fire services (civil and military).

Stand ......................................................... Z229 www.bfsa.org.uk

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Cardiac Science designs, manufactures and markets Powerheart® automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and related services that facilitate successful deployments. Powerheart® AEDs feature patented Rescue Ready® technology to ensure readiness, medical grade batteries with a four-year full replacement guarantee and a sevenyear warranty. Its AEDs are available in both automatic and semi-automatic models for public use and for medical professionals alike.

Stand ......................................................... M48 www.cardiacscience.co.uk

Cardiac Services Ltd Cardiac Services was formed in 1969 and has developed into a leading supplier of medical diagnostic and therapeutic equipment throughout the UK and Ireland.

Stand ......................................................... M42 www.cardiac-services.com

Brother’s lightweight and durable mobile printers provide an instant, portable print solution, helping to increase the productivity of remote workers.

Robust, lightweight and easily chargeable, Brother’s mobile printers can connect to a wide range of mobile devices via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity.

Stand ........................................................... P19

Cardiff International White Water Cardiff International White Water is purpose built artificial white water centre. The centre provides the full range of Rescue 3 courses and is available for hire.

Stand ........................................................... B22 www.ciww.com

www.brother.co.uk

Exhibitor in focus – page 69

www.bristoluniforms.com

British APCO

Cardiac Science Holdings (UK) Ltd

C C&W Community First Responders Community First Responders are volunteers working with West Midlands Ambulance Service and serving their communities. CFRs are despatched by ambulance control after their ambulance crews but reach patients quickly to administer life saving treatment, or give support to the patient until the paramedic arrives.

Stand ......................................................... Z210 www.wmas.nhs.uk

Calumet Photographic Ltd Calumet Photographic, a UK market leader in professional imaging retailing, has been providing complete solutions for its customers for more than 75 years. Calumet’s commitment to quality and service is displayed in its longstanding national collaborative contract for photographic equipment and consumables for all emergency services.

Stand .......................................................... N27 www.calumetphoto.co.uk

Care of Police Survivors Care of Police Survivors (COPS) is a charity, which supports the families of police officers who die in the line of duty. The charity prides itself on being survivors supporting survivors to ‘Rebuild Shattered Lives’.

Stand ...................................................... OS431 www.ukcops.org

Carnation Designs Carnation Designs services the emergency vehicle sector with intelligent and robust switching and power management systems. The company’s genisys technology is an integral part of circa 90 percent of the UK’s frontline A&E ambulances, and is configurable for a diverse range of low and high-specification special purpose vehicles.

Stand ........................................................ OS17 www.carnationdesigns.com/uk

Casstrom Ltd Casstrom is a supplier of top quality knives and accessories. The latest addition to the portfolio is Fenix torches. The intelligent design and fantastic weight to output ratios offer fantastic value and make the old established torches look like Stone Age tools.

Stand ........................................................... P38 www.casstrom.co.uk

Castle Driver Training

Canland UK (Hot Pack) Ltd has been supplying the emergency services since 1995. Hot Pack is a cost effective solution to location feeding. With a long shelf life, Hot Pack can be stored on a vehicle or at base and provides a good tasting meal anytime, anywhere; no other equipment is needed.

Stand ........................................................... L27

Castle Minibus Driver Training offers a complete D1 training package (including medicals) and minibus assessments to emergency services personnel. With nationwide coverage and training at customers’ premises, the company employs highly qualified trainers and operates a fleet of D1 test compliant training vehicles. Castle’s D1 pass rate is double the national average.

Stand .......................................................... N43

www.hotpackmeals.co.uk

www.castleminibus.co.uk

Canland UK (Hot Pack) Ltd

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A-Z OF EXHIBITORS | 19 Casualties Union Founded in 1942 Casualties Union is a registered charity under the laws of England and Wales, and an independent voluntary organisation. The charity provides acting and reacting casualties and patients for the medical profession, the emergency services, and those who teach first aid, nursing and rescue.

Stand ......................................................... Z206 www.casualtiesunion.org.uk

Central Compressors Specialising in high pressure and low pressure breathing air charging systems, Central Compressors supplies and installs new equipment, supplies spare parts, and provides ‘ad hoc’ or ‘total care’ service packages that include WSE inspections and air purity analysis. Various BA charging sets, including both mobile and static units, will be on display.

Stand ........................................................... M5 www.centralcompressors.co.uk

CFM Services CFM Services is a UK distributor for world leading manufacturers of emergency lighting products from BRIGHT STAR, FOXFURY, KOEHLER and EFLARE. The company supplies the emergency services, rescue teams, utilities, marine organisations and many others. Its products include searchlights, LED warning beacons, torches, scene lighting, binoculars and portable weather instruments.

Stand ........................................................... M7 www.cfmservices.co.uk

CFOA National Resilience Ltd CFOA National Resilience Ltd provides assurance to Central Government and the public that the UK fire and rescue service is well equipped and trained to provide a range of specialist capabilities designed to respond to major emergencies and catastrophic disasters both within the UK and overseas.

Stands ..................................... OS408 & Z248 www.fireresilience.org.uk

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health is the UK’s leading awarding body for accredited Health and Safety and Food Safety qualifications.

Its Health and Safety portfolio now includes Fire Safety and First Aid qualifications, assisting employers to comply with legal requirements and best practice issues while offering employees fit for purpose training.

Stand ........................................................... C53

Chief Fire Officers’ Association, Animal Rescue Practitioners Forum The CFOA Animal Rescue Practitioners Forum, led by Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, has developed national standards, training and equipment to enable safe resolution of incidents involving animals. This year’s Emergency Services Show heralds the launch of the latest work of the forum, a collaborative DVD highlighting the challenges of incidents involving livestock transportation.

Stand ......................................................... Z212 www.cfoa.org.uk

Churchill Make Ready Services Providing many of the UK’s NHS ambulance trusts and private ambulance services with fully managed vehicle preparation, medicines management systems, infection control process, stock management and medical device asset management services. All of the company’s processes are fully CQC compliant; with many years of experience in this field Churchill Services ensures that its clients are compliant with all of the outcomes upon which it has a direct impact.

Stand .......................................................... N20 www.churchillservices.com

Civil Air Patrol The Civil Air Patrol (CAP), also called ‘Sky Watch’, was formed in 2000 and currently has operational units throughout the United Kingdom.

The CAP is a voluntary organisation, which provides aircraft that are in private ownership to conduct air search operations on behalf of the emergency services and other agencies.

Stand ......................................................... Z132 www.ukcivilairpatrol.co.uk

Civil Contingencies Secretariat, Cabinet Office The Civil Contingencies Secretariat is part of the National Security Secretariat in Cabinet Office.

The CCS works alongside Government departments, agencies, devolved administrations and emergency responders, enhancing the UK’s ability to prepare, respond and recover from civil emergencies. Its work is informed by the five-year look of the National Risk Assessment.

Stand ......................................................... Z114 www.gov.uk

Class Professional Publishing

The Chief Fire Officers’ Association (CFOA) is a professional membership association and a registered charity. Through the work of its members, the association supports the UKFRS in its aspiration to protect the communities it serves and to continue to improve the overall performance of the fire sector.

Stand ......................................................... Z249 www.cfoa.org.uk

Cold Cut Systems is the sole supplier of the coldcut™ cobra cutting extinguisher – a tool that combines safety and efficiency with minimal environmental impact during fire fighting.

Stand ........................................................... P69 www.coldcutsystems.com

The College of Paramedics The College of Paramedics is the professional body for the paramedic profession. The college provides members with a range of member benefits, a telephone advice line, and representation at many national forums. It also runs regional CPD events and negotiates delegate discounts for its members for a variety of national conferences. Visit the College of Paramedics stand to find out how signing up for membership can support you in your practice.

Stand ......................................................... Z131 www.collegeofparamedics.co.uk

Collins Nets Ltd Collins Nets Ltd is a specialist supplier of water rescue equipment including surface drysuits. The company supplies UK manufactured drysuits to the rescue services. Its service is second to none, with top quality drysuits to match! Collins Nets’ drysuits are made to last by professionals in the UK, using the best available materials.

Stand ........................................................... A17 www.collinsnets.co.uk

The Community Heartbeat Trust The CHT is a charity that supports local communities in the provision of community Public Access Defibrillation (cPAD). It works closely with ambulance services to deliver a robust and correct approach, at best value for the community. Having the only IP65-based cPAD solution, the CHT is now one of the leading charities working in this area.

Stand ........................................................... P16 www.communityheartbeat.org.uk

Concept Smoke Systems With 50 years of experience in the use of artificial smoke and a wide range of systems to choose from, Concept Smoke Systems is in an unrivalled position to supply the equipment and advice best suited for your application, whether that’s hot fire training, PPV, BA training, USAR etc.

Stand .......................................................... D34 www.conceptsmoke.com

The Consortium Fire and Rescue

www.cieh.org

Chief Fire Officers’ Association

Cold Cut Systems

Class Professional specialises in producing custom published solutions for the UK ambulance service community. It is also the exclusive representative for Jones & Bartlett Learning in the UK and throughout Europe. Latest releases include the UK Ambulance Services Clinical Practice Guidelines 2013 and the new 7th edition of Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets. Class Professional also publishes the ever-popular, subscription-based CPD module, Stand by CPD. Stand ........................................................... C14

The Consortium Fire and Rescue offers EU compliant frameworks and tailored procurement support to secure the best value for the emergency services. With exceptional procurement expertise, a highly commercial approach and an absolute commitment to customer service, The Consortium makes buying easy and can deliver real savings for your organisation.

Stand .......................................................... H54 www.fireandrescue.co.uk

www.classprofessional.co.uk

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Decisions [D4H]

DMS technologies

Coventry University’s Department of Geography, Environment and Disaster Management and the Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Studies will be attending this year’s Emergency Services Show. The departments offer a wide variety of courses, including: Maritime Security, Emergency Planning Management, Petroleum and Environmental Technology and Disaster Management.

Stand ........................................................... M39

[D4H] is a comprehensive suite of tools to track equipment, personnel, incidents and training. It is used by thousands of responders globally in oil and gas, industrial health and safety, pharmaceutical, hazmat, emergency services, public safety, search and rescue, government, security and transportation; saving time for the more important things. Discover incident trends, training requirements and exposure to risks. Multi award winning response team software; perfect for both multi team regional collaboration and stand-alone units.

Stand ............................................................ B16

With a long history of supplying blue light customers with power solutions, DMS technologies’ solutions are designed to meet the market’s demand for very high levels of reliability. The company is the UK importer of Lifeline batteries and also distributes Odyssey. Also available: batteries and battery packs, chargers, power ancillaries, starter packs and inverters.

Stand ........................................................... A66

www.coventry.ac.uk

CPDme CPDme provides an easy to use online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio building service for emergency services, health and social care professionals, support staff and volunteers. The company’s simple and userfriendly format helps meet the requirements of your employer or governing body by maintaining and documenting your CPD. Join today or download CPDme’s free iPhone App. Stand .......................................................... Z251 www.cpdme.com

Crofton Engineering Limited Crofton Engineering Ltd has been involved in all aspects of structural steelwork and metalwork for over 60 years. The company provides standard and bespoke designs for all aspects of emergency services’ training, including traditional ladder drills, rope rescue, safe working at height, BA and USAR. The company’s objective is to provide buildings for realistic training scenarios that are both flexible and robust but also durable and adaptable as training needs continue to develop.

Stand ............................................................ P61

www.D4H.org

Defence Fire Risk Management Organisation provides operational fire and rescue services to the MoD, operating at a variety of locations both in the UK, overseas and operational theatres. Fire and rescue services are provided at 50 airfields and 35 domestic stations with a combined ARFF and structural vehicle fleet of 200 appliances.

Stand .......................................................... Z231 www.gov.uk

www.dok-ing.hr

Delta Fire Ltd

Dr. Martens

Defence Fire Risk Management Organisation

Delta Fire is the UK’s largest manufacturer of fire nozzles and is proud to supply more than 60 percent of all UK fire and rescue services. The company will be launching a new range of high rise nozzles at this year’s show, which have been designed by working closely with fire fighting professionals.

Stand ............................................................ E71 www.deltafire.co.uk

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service

De Lage Landen Leasing Limited De Lage Landen, a fully-owned subsidiary of Rabobank, is a global leader in asset-based financial solutions focused on the cornerstones of the global economy. The company provides a one-stop shop for financing, leasing, administration, and risk and asset management solutions covering the full asset distribution chain and entire lease lifecycle.

De Lage Landen is also a significant supplier to the NHS emergency vehicles sector, with a fleet over 1400 vehicles.

Stand ............................................................. M2 www.delangelanden.com

Deben Group Industries

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service is exhibiting two innovative training vehicles, which take emergency response training to the next level.

Showcasing the forward thinking strategy of the service’s Learning and Development Department, the SES Vehicle (Safety Engineering Simulator) and Ex-Tractor are a must on your visit to the show.

Stand ....................................................... OS437 www.derbys-fire.gov.uk

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service The Training Academy at Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is a UK leading fire and rescue training provider, supplying quality training solutions to commercial clients, individuals, other fire and rescue services and emergency services personnel. Course areas include: access and rescue, fire behaviour, fire safety and maritime ship fire fighting. The Academy holds the Investors in People Award and is ISO9001 compliant.

Stand ............................................................ G32 www.dsfire.gov.uk/trainingacademy

When Dr. Martens made its first pair of aircushioned boots in 1960, a British classic was created. Over the decades, experience and hands-on expertise has led to an improvement in every aspect of these service boots. The result is unbeatable comfort, performance and reliability with great style. Visit Dr. Martens at Stand D20 where the company will have its Service Collection on show.

Also at the Stand will be the new Dr. Martens Layland Sherpa, which has been kitted out with a photo booth, flat screen TV, iPads and a sound system.

Stand .......................................................... D20 www.drmartens.com

Driver First Assist Driver First Assist is a new road safety initiative that will equip professional drivers and those who drive regularly as part of their profession, with skills enabling them to manage the scene at a road traffic collision and deliver lifesaving first aid, prior to the arrival of the emergency services.

Stand ......................................................... Z139 www.driverfirstassist.org

DS Medical DS Medical was established in 1979 to provide emergency services with a service offering of unparalleled quality for market leading emergency care products. In this time the company established a client base of the highest calibre that expects only the best.

Stand ......................................................... M30 www.dsmedical.co.uk

Olight is a professional manufacturer of top quality torches, using only the latest technology.

The company has specifically tailored products to suit law enforcement, search and rescue and government agencies demanding daily use, resulting in police forces around the world, including the UK, using Olight.

Stand ........................................................... M46

DMM Professional

www.olightworld.co.uk

www.dmmwales.com

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DOK-ING DOK-ING Ltd is a privately owned Croatian company, established in 1991, and is today one of the international leaders in the production of robotic systems and equipment for special purposes, primarily in de-mining, mining and fire fighting. The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified and is capable of providing tailor-made solutions for customers around the world. With headquarters and main production facilities in Zagreb and Slunj with 200 employees, it maintains offices in the USA and South Africa.

Stand ........................................................... P46

www.crofton-eng.co.uk

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www.dmstech.co.uk

Manufacturing is the core of DMM’s business.

Producing high quality, safety critical equipment requires sophisticated quality management systems and therefore in order to always guarantee the integrity of its hardware, DMM will continue to manufacture in its factory in North Wales.

Stand ............................................................ K36

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E E-Semble bv XVR, developed by E-Semble, is the world’s leading simulation based education, training and assessment software platform for safety and security professionals. All XVR products are designed to create flexible, reliable and user-friendly simulation tools where learning is key and the instructor is in control.

Stand ........................................................... E30 www.e-semble.com

Eagle International (Europe) Limited Eagle is a leading supplier to NHS and private ambulance service and healthcare providers. For an entire fleet, or a bespoke ambulance solution, Eagle provides: A&E ambulances; PTS vehicles; HDU ambulances; bariatric ambulances; paramedic and doctor rapid response; rescue, incident and disaster response; and equestrian support.

Stand ........................................................ OS53 www.eagle999.co.uk

Eagle Technical Products Eagle Technical Products manufactures innovative fire retardant garments and gloves for industrial workers, firefighters and police. The company produces garments in a wide range of fabrics, including NOMEX, Permaguard Mod acrylic cotton, CARBONX, PBI, PBO, Kermel – all excellent fibres with a worldwide reputation for quality and protection.

Stand ........................................................... B37

Electrosonic Electrosonic’s Control Rooms team has partnered with NEC Display Solutions to provide complete audio-visual solutions to the emergency services sector. Whether you want to install a new control room, or increase the efficiency of existing equipment, Electrosonic can assist you with audiovisual technical design, systems integration and 24x7x365 servicing.

Stand ........................................................... L15 www.electrosonic.com

www.emergencyresponsedrivertraining.co.uk

Elite Bags specialises in the design and manufacture of bags and carrying solutions for professionals. The company produces a range that covers first aid, paramedic, military, medical, firefighter bags and more. Elite Bags is currently in use by emergency services all over the world.

EVAQ8 is a specialist supplier of emergency preparedness kits. In addition to its standard emergency kits, the company offers a bespoke service; it can customise its existing kits to your specification or create new emergency packs to your exact requirements.

Stand .......................................................... K34

Emergency Services Times

www.elitebags.es

Emergency One (UK) Ltd | Clan Tools & Plant Ltd Emergency One (UK) Ltd and Clan Tools & Plant Ltd are delighted to be exhibiting at The Emergency Services Show 2013. On display the companies will have: the Iveco Magirus Articulating Turntable Ladder; a new E-One fire appliance; Lukas eDRAULIC rescue tools; Vetter airbags; and crash recovery software.

Stands ....................................... E81 & OS434 www.emergencyone.co.uk

The Emergency Planning College

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

www.eastamb.nhs.uk

Eberspacher UK Ltd Eberspacher is the market leader in the supply of complete climate solutions for emergency services vehicles. Also on display will be a portable heater for use outside the vehicle, for personnel working in freezing temperatures, and a handiwash system, providing hot, clean water for mobile workers to wash their hands.

Stand .......................................................... H55 www.eberspacher.com

Emergency Services Times is sent free of charge to some 7000 buyers and specifiers of equipment and services within the UK emergency services sector, six times a year. Emergency Services Times is published by Broden Media Ltd – the organiser of The Emergency Services Show and Emergency Scotland exhibitions. Visit the stand to see the new EST Directory, a website that allows users to search for people and products in the emergency services.

Stand ......................................................... M52 www.emergencyservicestimes.com www.estdirectory.com

Endura Ltd Endura is the UK’s largest supplier of specialist cycle clothing to the emergency services sector.

The company is the official supplier to NCRUG, St Andrews and St John Ambulance CRU teams and police and fire and rescue services. Endura holds in stock a wide range of generic items that can be branded with your own livery and also offers a bespoke service.

Stand ............................................................ D8 www.endura.co.uk

The Emergency Planning College delivers Cabinet Office-approved emergency planning, crisis management and business continuity training, exercising and consultancy to both public and private sector organisations. As the UK’s multiagency centre of excellence it provides a central forum for knowledge-sharing, disseminating best practice nationally and internationally to enhance worldwide resilience against natural disasters, major incidents and malicious attack.

Stand ........................................................... B21

English Braids Ltd English Braids is a UK manufacturer of rope and cord used widely by emergency service organisations around the world. Part of the company’s range includes: static ropes and dynamic climbing ropes; Dyneema winch ropes; tow ropes; rescue/throw lines; bungee/shock cord; lifting slings; and restraint straps.

Stand ........................................................... L32 www.englishbraids.com

www.epcollege.com

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The Emergency Planning Society The Emergency Planning Society is a driving force in the world of resilience. Its members represent all areas of the resilience profession through a forum of extensive networks, to share experiences and disseminate good practice. Join this international network of professionals now, via the EPS website: www.the-eps.org.

Stand ......................................................... Z223 www.the-eps.org

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Emergency Response Driver Training Ltd is accredited by RoSPA as a training body for emergency response training in cars, 4x4, ambulance, fire appliance, airport fire appliance and Train the Trainer. Instructor courses include National Diploma in Emergency Response Driving Instruction, accredited by RoSPA and written in line with Section 19 of the Road Safety Act 2006.

Stands ......................................... A15 & OS27

Elite Bags S.L/ EVAQ8

www.eagletechnicalproducts.com

The East of England Resilience Department provides training for emergency situations, starting from the First Resource on Scene, Loggist and Bronze through to Gold. These are primarily aimed at supporting the ‘blue light’ agencies, local government and voluntary aid services. The courses can be tailor made to fit your requirements and the department is able to provide facilities or attend your venues if required.

Stand ......................................................... Z113

Emergency Response Driver Training Ltd

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Fenix Torches

Fire Industry Association

The Environment Agency (EA) protects and improves the environment and makes it a better place for people and wildlife. The agency operates at the place where environmental change has its greatest impact on people’s lives. It works to reduce the risks to people and properties from flooding; make sure there is enough water for people and wildlife; protect and improve air, land and water quality and apply the environmental standards within which industry can operate. Acting to reduce climate change and helping people and wildlife adapt to its consequences are at the heart of all that the Environment Agency does. The agency cannot do this alone. It works closely with a wide range of partners including government, business, local authorities, other agencies, civil society groups and the communities it serves.

Stands ....................................... Z245 & OS81

MyFenix / Photon Shop has imported Fenix Flashlights and accessories since March 2007 and supplies many UK retailers as well as the public.

With the company’s expert knowledge, spare parts stock and unsurpassed UK warranty back-up, customers can buy from the UK’s only Fenix importer and premier Fenix supplier with total confidence.

Stand ........................................................... A62

Since 2005, FIRESA has been the UK trade association for suppliers to the fire and rescue sector and earlier this year, it became part of the Fire Industry Association (FIA). The association continues to represent the professional supply industry and to promote its members’ interests within the UK fire and rescue sector.

Stand ............................................................ D4

www.myfenix.co.uk

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www.environment-agency.gov.uk

ESPO Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) is one of the UK’s largest public sector professional buying organisations. ESPO provides a comprehensive procurement service to enable customers to acquire a wide range of products and services at the best possible price in compliance with current UK and EU procurement rules and regulations.

Stand ............................................................. B7 www.espo.org

Evac+Chair Evac+Chair International’s emergency solutions provide a complete package of products to cater for every eventuality, whether that’s a life, property or health emergency. Evac+Chair International is the original manufacturer of the Evac+Chair and the leading supplier of life-saving equipment including the CardiAid automated external defibrillator (AED). www.evac-chair.co.uk

The Event Medicine Company The Event Medicine Company provides comprehensive medical services to events of all types. Its portfolio includes air shows, equestrian, road running and corporate events. The company can provide any cover required from a first aid post to a 50-bed field hospital. It also provides contingency planning services, including facilitating tabletop exercises.

Stand ............................................................. F1 www.eventmedicinecompany.co.uk

Supplier of the very latest designs of fire and rescue service ladders, plus many other items and ranges. For full details check the Fire Ladders website.

Stand ...................................................... OS438 www.fire-ladders.co.uk

The Fire Service College

Fenton Pharmaceuticals Ltd specialises in the development and distribution of pre-hospital trauma care and health care products to the military and emergency services worldwide.

Stand ......................................................... M19 www.fentonpharmaceuticals.com

Ferno (UK) Limited Ferno is a world leading innovator and manufacturer of patient transportation solutions and emergency rescue equipment. The company’s product range is born of a closer understanding of its customers’ demands. Ferno’s passion is for top quality, highly functional equipment, that doesn’t just do the job, it does it BETTER. Stands .................................. N15, N19 & N23 www.ferno.co.uk

Fiberweb Geosynthetics Ltd Fiberweb Geosynthetics Limited will be showcasing its TERRAM Fire Hydrant Mark Plates at The Emergency Services Show 2013. The plates are made from Luran-S plastic, which are non-ageing and non-fading. The team will be available on D17 to provide information and answer any questions.

Stand .......................................................... D17

The Fire Service College is a leading organisation specialising in fire and multi service training for fire and rescue services and emergency responders worldwide. Expert instructors at the college’s unique venue provide a comprehensive range of programmes to equip firefighters with the best possible skills to learn current techniques and procedures.

Stand .......................................................... D69 www.thefireservicecollege.ac.uk

Fire Service College Transformation IGLOO The Fire Service College Transformation IGLOO is an innovative 360-degree training experience.

Powered by G2G3 technology and Igloo Vision, it will transport you right to the heart of the action.

Come and find out what really happens when you are first on scene moments after a major incident.

Stand ........................................................... L60 www.thefireservicecollege.ac.uk

www.fiberweb.com

Fire & Rescue | Industrial Fire Journal

Excelerate provides robust, high-quality data, video, voice and internet via satellite and wireless applications for the emergency services. It also offers bespoke solutions like Sherpa – an easy-touse, portable climbing camera and communications deployment system giving CCTV video, GSM, Tetra, Wi-Fi and Mesh Radio coverage immediately.

Stands .................................E14, G28 & OS49 www.excelerate-group.com

www.hemmingfire.com

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Fire Ladders Ltd

Fenton Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Industrial Fire Journal is the only international global journal solely dedicated to incident prevention and response for the oil, gas, chemical, power, marine, aviation, construction, transportation and other high-risk industries. For 23 years IFJ has covered developments in detection; active/passive suppression systems; fire fighting; and innovations in extinguishing media.

Fire & Rescue is a unique international quarterly magazine dedicated to the municipal fire and rescue industry. An in-house team not only writes high-quality editorial but also liaises with some the world’s most renowned fire experts – while running the richest social media platform of all global fire magazines.

Stand ........................................................... A42

Excelerate Technology

www.fia.uk.com

Fire Times Fire Times is the voice of today’s fire and rescue service and is the leading trade and technical publication in its field. It is the only publication sent free to over 5000 operational officers – buyers and specifiers of equipment and services in today’s fire and rescue sector throughout the UK and Europe. The magazine is required reading for operational firefighters with purchasing responsibilities in such areas as training, communications, water rescue, HAZMAT and transport.

Stand .......................................................... D27 www.mmcpublications.co.uk

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Flood Protection Solutions Ltd

GearGrid (VI Distribution Ltd)

FireBug Company Ltd provides the fire industry with bespoke, high quality, efficient, cutting edge technology and products, including the RescueMax rapid response vehicle and the BacPac, portable fire suppression kit.

Stand ........................................................... P58

Flood Protection Solutions was set up to bring the Watergate barrier to the UK, after the company’s owners used it to defend their own house from flooding. Not only is it a great flood barrier but it can also be used for pollution control, water diversion and as a coffer dam.

Stand .......................................................... N49

GearGrid provides PPE lockers and fire station equipment storage constructed from heavy-duty steel. The company’s unique open design promotes maximum air movement for faster drying and extreme flexibility. With a vast range of mobile options, GearGrid offers the performance, strength and flexibility to solve any storage challenge.

Stand .......................................................... G51

www.firebuggroup.com

Firemain Engineering Ltd

Established in 1980, Firemain Engineering was formed to provide both technical and product expertise to the fire protection industry, with a particular focus on foam based fire fighting products. The company’s employees have extensive knowledge within the fire industry and offer a broad skill base for active fire fighting systems.

Stand ........................................................... C82 www.firemain.com

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First Line Response First Line Response is an international training provider offering accredited medical training packages and bespoke equipment supplies. The company’s professionally recognised courses can be offered through a range of methods, including e-learning, classroom and practical casualty simulation exercises.

Stand ........................................................... B42

www.floodprotectionsolutions.co.uk

Flying Fish Hovercraft Flying Fish Hovercraft is Europe’s largest manufacturer of small hovercraft. A UK family run business founded in 1998 by Ivan Pullen, the company manufactures a range of craft for commercial and recreational use from a 12,000sqft factory in Kent.

Stand ........................................................ OS25 www.flyingfishhovercraft.co.uk

Focus and Vision Technology Limited Specialist safety eyewear supplier to the emergency and military services, the company is recognised for developing solutions that overcome industry specific ophthalmic challenges such as the BA Optical Adaptor. The company’s experienced, knowledgeable team undertakes all specialist optical glazing in-house. Focus RX is the new trading name for Focus and Vision Technology Limited.

Stand ........................................................... L42 http://focus-rx.com

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www.firstlineresponse.co.uk

First Response Supplies First Response Supplies is fast becoming the destination of choice for on-line pre-hospital and paramedic supplies.

Stand ........................................................... M1 www.firstresponsesupplies.co.uk

Garmin

Fischer Panda UK Ltd Fischer Panda is renowned for silenced, compact diesel generators. Fixed or variable speed models 4-200kW are available in various install configurations. Widely used in command vehicles for blue light and military projects (including marine), Fischer Panda generators have reliable pure sine AC, or regulated high DC outputs.

The company also distributes Mastervolt power electronics.

Stand .......................................................... H50 www.fischerpanda.co.uk

Developed for the most demanding environments, Garmin GPS devices are rugged, reliable and built to last, and along with its extensive variety of maps, the company is able to accommodate the requirements of every explorer.

Stand ........................................................... E10 www.dalesman.uk.com

FlamePro (UK) Ltd

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FlamePro manufactures personal protective clothing for the fire and rescue industries. The FlamePro® brand is widely recognised for its quality and value for money. The range includes full structural fire fighting kit plus specialist clothing for firefighters, including wildland, rope rescue, high volume pumping, fire investigation and RTC. Stand ........................................................... J14

Gas Control Equipment

www.flame-pro.com

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Gas Control Equipment has many years’ experience in supplying ambulance panel systems to the Italian, French, Scandinavian and Polish markets. Following on from its success in these countries, the company has now developed the new range of UK ambulance panels, which offers unrivalled flexibility in its installation and design.

Stand ........................................................... J12

www.geargrid.co.uk

Gecko Head Gear A Cornish company established in 1993, Gecko specialises in hand-made helmets designed for marine safety organisations and waterborne sport markets.

Stand ........................................................... P43 www.geckoheadgear.com

Getac UK Ltd Getac is one of the key subsidiaries of MiTACSynnex Business Group, which generated US$25.5 billion dollars revenue in 2012. The company offers the most extensive rugged computing product lines covering notebook, tablets and handhelds. Getac provides excellent and customised service to satisfy the varying requirements of different vertical market segments.

Stand ........................................................... L37 www.getac.co.uk

Global Auto ID Ltd Brite Sparks Engineering, working in collaboration with Global Auto ID, showcases its defacto compliance racking software – ACT. Improve safety and accuracy with this cost effective turnkey solution. Now is the time to ACT. Stand ........................................................... A29 www.globalbarcode.co.uk

GMK Tactical Products Established for over 40 years GMK is a leading supplier of PPE equipment to the emergency service community. The company is 3M Peltor’s Platinum partner for this market and specialises in the supply of Peltor active hearing protection and communication solutions. Close communication with the end user and understanding customer needs are GMK’s strengths. Its ever increasing product portfolio also covers tactical lighting, communication accessories, ballistic eye protection and a full range of ballistic protection.

Stand ........................................................... E33 www.gmktp.co.uk

Godiva Ltd Godiva designs and manufactures a range of portable, vehicle-mounted and trailer-mounted fire pumps, which are in active service in over 100 countries. An independent manufacturer for 75 years, Godiva is also an acknowledged expert in the supply of foam proportioning and compressed air foam systems.

Stand ............................................................. E1 www.haleeurope.com

http://uk.gcegroup.com/en/home

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A-Z OF EXHIBITORS | 27 Goliath Footwear Ltd (YDS Boots)

HAIX-Schuhe

Haztec International Ltd

As the largest manufacturer of police and military boots in Europe, YDS Boots bring quality and reliability to rescue footwear where it matters.

Partnering world leading technology brands such as CROSSTECH® and GORE-TEX®, YDS Boots manufactures high performance technical boots chosen by the UK’s fire, police and military sectors.

Stand ........................................................... J10

HAIX is the world’s leading manufacturer of functional footwear for fire and rescue services, law enforcement, rescue, and military task forces and has also increased its presence in the forestry and leisure/outdoor sector. In Los Angeles, Moscow, Hong Kong and Mexico City – in fact, wherever firefighters are on duty, wherever people need rescuing, wherever people need to totally rely on their footwear to get the job done – high quality boots from HAIX have become an indispensable piece of equipment. The specialist for innovative footwear located in Mainburg, Germany employs over 800 people worldwide and in 2012 produced around 670,000 pairs of shoes.

Stand ......................................................... M38

Haztec is a UK manufacturer of visual and audible warning equipment for vehicles. This includes lightbars, arrowbars, beacons, electronic message boards, scene lights, worklights, directional warning lights, interior lighting and sirens. The company specialises in products using the latest low current, low maintenance LED technology and supply worldwide.

Stand ............................................................. L3

www.goliath.co.uk

Government Decontamination Service GDS helps the UK prepare for recovery following a deliberate act involving CBRN materials or HAZMAT release, overloading local capability. It provides advice, guidance, support and access to a framework of suppliers able to carry out decontamination, and it ensures that authorities can access these services if needed.

Stand ......................................................... Z138 www.fera.defra.gov.uk

GRC Ltd Global RadioData Communications Ltd (GRC) specialises in communication products and solutions, including the provision of: command and control, satellite, tracking, computing and intelligence systems. GRC’s in-house technical knowledge is a highly regarded asset, enabling the design, development and delivery of bespoke solutions for customer driven requirements in a timely manner.

Stand ......................................................... M37 www.grcltd.net

H HAAGEN HAAGEN offers a full line of fire training products that allow firefighters and professional instructors to conduct realistic and effective handson training including extinguisher, evacuation, HazMat, search and rescue and live-fire training.

The company is also a global leader in developing the largest and most advanced fire training systems, buildings, complexes and systems for emergency services organisations. HAAGEN is proud to have been the chosen supplier to provide the world’s most advanced fire training facilities for South Yorkshire and Strathclyde Fire and Rescue’s Training Centres.

Stands ........................................... H15 & H23 http://haagen.eu

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Halfords Business Services Halfords Business Services works with the majority of the UK’s emergency services providing tailored cycle fleet and maintenance packages. With two framework contracts in place for the supply of police bikes and accessories in addition to maintenance contracts, Halfords can ensure your organisation receives a professional one stop solution for your fleet.

Stand ............................................................ D7 www.halfordsb2b.co.uk

Halls Auto Electrical Ltd Established for over 30 years, Halls Electrical provides a total vehicle solution to the emergency services. Whether your requirement is for a fully converted vehicle, covert installations, mobile communications and ANPR, Halls Electrical can provide a quality cost effective solution at its two conversion facilities or utilising its team of mobile engineers.

Stand ......................................................... M74 www.hallselectrical.co.uk

Handheld UK & Ireland Ltd Handheld is the world’s fastest-growing manufacturer of rugged mobile computers winning several international awards, including the Red Herring Global 100 award. Handheld will be showcasing a number of new products at the show, including the Algiz 10X Rugged Tablet, the Nautiz X1 Rugged Smartphone and the Algiz XRW Rugged Notebook.

Stand ........................................................... B38 www.handhelduk.com

Handsfree Handsfree is an award-winning supplier and installer of the latest in-vehicle mobile technology.

Visit Stand D26 and ask its experts how you can increase efficiency and safety, as well as save money.

The company will also demonstrate innovative technology that helps you streamline emergency transport operations, reduce accidents and cut operating costs.

Stand .......................................................... D26 www.handsfree.co.uk

www.haztec.biz

HeartSine Technologies Ltd HeartSine® Technologies designs, develops and manufactures automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in the UK. The company takes pride in being able to trace its roots back to the development of the world’s first truly portable defibrillator. HeartSine Samaritan PAD are small, lightweight and specifically designed for use outside the hospital environment.

Stand ............................................................. C1 www.heartsine.com

Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd With a history dating back to 1924, the principal activity of Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd is the design, testing, manufacture and sales of protective helmets and communications equipment. The company’s helmet systems for fire, EMS, public order, aircrew and industrial applications, are used throughout the world on a daily basis.

Stand ........................................................... A30 www.helmets.co.uk

Highways Agency The Highways Agency is responsible for operating, maintaining and improving the strategic road network in England. It operates through a national traffic information service and seven regional control centres, plus its uniformed Traffic Officer Service, who patrol the network helping to manage and clear incidents quickly and safely.

Stands ......................................... OS9 & Z218 www.highways.gov.uk

Hi-Tec Sports | Magnum Since 1982, www.MagnumBoots.com has provided high-performance tactical/service products with unrivalled credibility. Magnum’s mission is to deliver unsurpassed products designed for end users – attacking the marketplace with unmatched comfort, technology and value in uniform footwear used by law enforcement, military, fire/rescue, emergency medical, and service agencies around the world.

Stand ............................................................. L6 www.MagnumBoots.com

HM Coastguard HM Coastguard is responsible for the initiation and coordination of civil maritime search and rescue within the UKSRR. This includes mobilisation, organisation and tasking of resources to respond to persons in distress at sea, or to persons at risk of injury/death on the sea cliffs or shoreline of the UK. Stand ......................................................... Z129 www.mcga.gov.uk

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28 | A-Z OF EXHIBITORS Holmatro UK Ltd Holmatro develops, manufactures, sells and services high-quality hydraulic rescue equipment.

The products, manufactured at plants in the Netherlands and the USA, are distributed throughout the world through a network of sales offices and distributors. Holmatro UK Ltd, in Nottingham, is the base for the company’s sales and service activities in the UK. Stand ......................................................... M62 www.holmatro.com

Home Office-ESMCP The Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) is delivering future mobile communications for UK’s three Emergency Services (3ES) and other public safety users. The service, to be called the Emergency Services Network (ESN), will provide mission-critical voice and broadband data services.

Stand ......................................................... Z119 www.gov.uk

Hospital Aids Hospital Aids has been manufacturing evacuation equipment for over 30 years and will be showcasing its bariatric EvacMat, which is proving to be a hit with the emergency services.

Stand ............................................................. F2 www.hospitalaids.co.uk

Humber Ribs

I IC Brindle & Co IC Brindle believes its products speak for themselves, so the company’s smallest fast inflation shelter will itself be its stand. Visit IC Brindle and assure yourself of the quality and robustness of the company’s products. Also displayed will be water/land rescue equipment, including SB Rescue Slings – for water casualty recovery, forensic body recovery systems, rescue boats and recovery strops.

Stand .......................................................... G58 www.icbrindle.com

Ilasco/Keela Ilasco with Keela are specialists in the design, development and manufacture of protective clothing solutions for police, military and tactical forces. Intensive research and development combined with constant user interaction ensures the company’s technical kit meets and surpasses user requirements. Innovation, exceptional performance and quality construction provides the ultimate protection.

Stand ........................................................... J13

Designers and manufacturers of professional offshoe rigid inflatable boats and inflatables.

Stand ...................................................... OS421

www.keela.co.uk

www.humberinflatables.co.uk

StemRad 360 – unique innovative personal protective equipment (PPE) guards against Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS). Endorsed by Nobel Laureates and leading physicians for the prevention of radiation sickness. Disasters such as Chernobyl and Fukushima, and the atrocities of 9/11, all highlighted the limited equipment available to protect engineers and first responders. StemRad’s new device protects professionals in radioactive environments.

Stand .......................................................... N30

Hunter Apparel Solutions Ltd Hunter Apparel Solutions Ltd is one of the longest established (1936) and most experienced designers and suppliers of uniform products in the UK. Best known for the provision of emergency services uniforms but also specialising in corporate clothing, the company services a diverse clientele across the police, fire and rescue and ambulance services, as well as airline, military, retail, travel and hospitality. Hunter Apparel Solutions Ltd can offer the full suite of PPE, workwear, footwear, shirts, trousers, skirts, jackets, jumpers, sweatshirts, polo shirts, t-shirts, cardigans and accessory products in a fully managed service called Hunter CARE, through the company’s web-based management system. The company currently supplies more firefighters in the UK than any other company and has been the UK market leader in this sector for over five years.

Stand ........................................................... L23 www.hunterapparelsolutions.com

Husqvarna Construction Products UK Husqvarna Construction Products is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of equipment and diamond tools. Some of the products that will be on show include the company’s K760 and K970 Rescue power cutters, as well as its full range of FR3 blades specially designed for rescue and clearing work.

Stand ........................................................... P14 www.husqvarnacp.co.uk

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Incotechnology Ltd

http://incotechnology.co.uk

Indicomm Global IndiComm is a communications company providing consultant engineers covering all aspects of telecommunications and innovative products for security personnel. Crucial real-time information gathering and mobile communications designed for emergency services personnel, first responders and remote workers. Live streaming audiovisual solutions utilising 3G/4G networks and Bidirectional multi-path COFDM Wireless IP Bridge.

Stand .......................................................... H28 www.indicomm.co.uk

Institute of Civil Protection & Emergency Management ICPEM’s mission is, ‘To bring together emergency professionals, academics and business, in order to provide an informed and influential voice on all aspects of civil protection and emergency management’. The institute’s vision is, ‘To be an independent and collaborating forum from which emergency professionals, academics and business will collectively champion civil protection and emergency management’.

Stand ......................................................... Z214 www.icpem.net

The Institution of Fire Engineers The IFE is a professional body and registered charity with 11,000 members in fire and rescue services and the wider fire sector. The IFE is recognised by Ofqual as an awarding organisation and delivers over 7300 examinations each year.

Stand ......................................................... Z250 www.ife.org.uk

Intelligent Portable Lighting Solutions Intelligent Portable Lighting Solutions (IPLS) will be exhibiting the Smithlight range of portable battery powered LED lights. They can be charged from AC or DC and have a battery life of up to 48hours between charges. The Smithlights are set up within two seconds and provide a great spread of light for all applications.

Stand ........................................................... B26

The Independent Ambulance Association

www.ipls.org.uk

The Independent Ambulance Association, founded in January 2012, is the leading trade association for the regulated private ambulance industry. It has a growing membership of nearly 60 companies, which employ more than 2300 people, operate a 2500 strong fleet of vehicles from more than 100 locations and have a combined turnover in excess of £250m.

Stand ......................................................... Z133

Intellitec’s unique products are used for power distribution, battery charging and protection, plus switching and control of electrical systems in a wide variety of applications, including fire, police and ambulance. The company’s fully programmable multiplex control systems (IPLC) are CAN compatible with many interface options, including speech messages and warnings.

Stand ........................................................... C23

www.iaauk.org

Intellitec MV Ltd

www.intellitecmv.com

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30 | A-Z OF EXHIBITORS International Emergency & Interspiro Ltd Interspiro has over 70 years’ experience as a Catastrophe Conference & Exhibition ground-breaking innovator of respiratory protection

IECM 2014 will be a meeting point for local, regional and international professionals from emergency services and first responders, civil defence organisations, disaster planning and managing authorities, NGOs, health sector and government agencies. The objective of the event is to identify and discuss chronic issues through case studies, new methodologies, trending topics within the emergency management sector extending across the community.

Stand ........................................................... P21 www.emergency.ae

International Fire Fighter Magazine International Fire Fighter Magazine (IFF) is widely recognised as the leading international journal for the municipal, industrial and fire training sectors around the globe. Published quarterly, it is read by influential and key decision makers in the industry. Stop by the stand (A14) and pick up a complimentary copy.

Stand ........................................................... A14

equipment. The company develops, manufactures and markets respiratory protection and auxiliary equipment, ranging from negative pressure filter masks through to SpiroGuide CBRN capable computer-monitored Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.

Stand ............................................................. J8 www.interspiro.com

Intramark Ltd Intramark is a UK company specialising in the manufacture of uniform accoutrements and ceremonial regalia. The company is based in Burbage in Leicestershire in the textile heartland of England. Intramark has in-house design and digitising facilities to help with new projects.

Stand ............................................................ G3 www.intramarkuk.com

IP Performance Ltd

www.mdmpublishing.com

International Fire Training Centre

The International Fire Training Centre (IFTC) delivers world class training, consultancy and exercising to the aviation, offshore, marine and industrial sectors. Graduates of IFTC’s training centre become elite firefighters of the highest calibre armed with the skills and knowledge necessary to deal with extreme emergencies at any location in any country.

Stand ........................................................... B21

IP Performance is a leading supplier of secure network optimisation solutions to the emergency and ‘blue light’ services. The company’s SIEM servers, endpoint security and data encryption appliances and software, protective marking systems and SSO authentication solutions have been deployed in NHS trusts, police forces and FRS units throughout the UK. Stand ........................................................... B41 www.ip-performance.co.uk

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ISG Limited

J Jaguar Land Rover Land Rover is dedicated to building relationships with the emergency services. These services go above and beyond their call of duty every day to ensure the safety of the public. It is therefore essential to have a vehicle that is responsive, reliable and can assist them with the demands of the modern world. Land Rover vehicles simply are fit for purpose.

Stand .......................................................... D62 www.jaguarlandrover.com

JESIP JESIP is a two-year programme, which aims to help the emergency services work better together at major or complex incidents, ensuring as many lives as possible can be saved. Visit the stand where you can meet the team and learn about how JESIP may affect your service.

Stand ......................................................... Z226 www.jesip.org.uk

Joel Technologies Ltd Joel Technologies Limited is a supplier of urban search and rescue (USAR) camera systems. This SnakeEye™ III equipment is designed to function in harsh environments. The camera head is chemical, oil and water resistant. The system incorporates a still and video recording facility and is supplied with an extendable aluminium telescopic pole.

Stand ........................................................... P62 www.joeltech.co.uk

www.iftcentre.com

John Dennis Coachbuilders

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International Police Association (IPA) The International Police Association (IPA) is a worldwide membership organisation founded in 1950 for serving/retired police personnel. It creates bonds of friendship and professional understanding without discrimination and currently has over 400,000 members worldwide.

Stand ......................................................... Z252 www.ipa-uk.org

International Rescue Corps A UK registered charity, the International Rescue Corps has supplied disaster rescue teams overseas and in the UK for more than 30 years. Working in support of all Category 1 and 2 agencies, the charity now has members available to aid in non rescue roles as well as rescue situations.

Stand ......................................................... Z215 www.intrescue.org

Introducing a new high resolution, small format personal thermal imager that doesn’t compromise screen size. The new X380 from ISG provides the ultimate in situational awareness, with fully automatic image enhancements that provide vital features without the need to select them from a menu. Come see why ISG is a world leader in this field.

Stands ........................................... A6 & OS92

John Dennis Coachbuilders designs and manufactures special purpose fire fighting and rescue vehicles, including aerial rescue and tunnel fire fighting vehicles, with support modules a speciality. The company services, repairs and refurbishes vehicles, and supplies spare parts and fire and rescue equipment. John Dennis is an agent for VEMA, Darley and Cobra and an approved installer for Airwave Solutions.

Stand ...................................................... OS427 www.jdcfire.co.uk

www.isgfire.co.uk

John Jordan Limited

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John Jordan Limited will be exhibiting AutoSock, and Spikes-Spider snow chains. AutoSock are reusable textile ‘socks’ that are pulled over the driving wheels of HGVs, vans or cars when extra grip is needed on snow. They take a couple of minutes to fit and work well in all snow conditions.

Stand .......................................................... H32

International Trauma Life Support International Trauma Life Support is a global force in trauma response, with a framework stressing rapid assessment, appropriate intervention and identification of immediate life threats. The seventh edition ‘ITLS for Prehospital Care Providers’ manual reflects the most effective approaches to trauma patient care, conforming to the newest AHA guidelines.

Stand ............................................................. C2

www.autosock.co.uk

www.itrauma.org

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A-Z OF EXHIBITORS | 31 John Pye Auctions

KTC Fire

Leader Group UK Ltd

John Pye Auctions is an approved Home Office auctioneer, managing more than 450 auctions a year across nine UK sites for UK banks, finance houses, heavy industry, government authorities (Home Office, DVLA, HMRC etc), retail PLCs and recovery practitioners. John Pye Auctions makes auctions more accessible, reaching more end users with wider stock and asset offerings.

Stand ........................................................... P66

KTC Fire will be exhibiting its range of water rescue equipment, including: Sava lifting bags with the new maintenance free twin controller; the new extendable mud lance for skip fires and thatched roof fires; and the Scotty backpack range and an adaption for chimney fires. The company is looking forward to exhibiting at the show for a second time.

Stand ........................................................... L80

Leader Group UK designs, manufactures and markets fire fighting and rescue equipment such as PPV fans, branches, monitors, but also search and rescue equipment with search cameras, life detectors, struts and airlifting bags. Leader Group UK also offers training equipment such as flame generators and training doors for fire and intervention training sessions.

Stand ........................................................... E38

www.ktcfire.com

www.johnpye.co.uk

Journal of Paramedic Practice Journal of Paramedic Practice is the only monthly peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the clinical and professional needs of paramedics. It is a vital resource in helping paramedics enhance their professional knowledge and stay ahead of all their continuing professional development requirements.

Stands ....................................... N31 & OS443 www.paramedicpractice.com

K Kent Modular Electronics Kent Modular’s in-car LCD touch screens were designed primarily for the emergency services.

They fulfil the requirement for a rugged, industrialgrade LCD touch screen display, capable of withstanding the demanding environment of these vehicles. They also include an optimised TFT display, enabling them to be sunlight readable in all brightness conditions.

Stand ........................................................... F38 www.kme.co.uk

Kerry London Insurance Brokers Ltd Kerry London Ltd is a provider of insurance cover for the private ambulance sector. The company’s Medical Malpractice policy can be tailored to include Employers’ & Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, equipment and business premises. Kerry London can provide 999 cover, events, patient/organ transfers, first responders etc on a wide variety of vehicles. Kerry London Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Stand ......................................................... M49 www.kl-insurance.co.uk

Keytracker Ltd Track all your keys and assets the easy way: greatly improves efficiency and security; saves valuable time searching for keys and assets; avoids the inconvenience of losing keys and assets.

Established over 16 years, Keytracker has probably the biggest range available in the ‘key and asset’ tracking market.

Stand ............................................................. A5 www.keytracker.co.uk

www.leader-group.eu

L Laerdal Medical Ltd

Creator of Resusci Anne, Laerdal will be showing the latest innovations in quality CPR training and defibrillation solutions from Philips, underlining both companies’ commitment to strengthen the Chain of Survival. Visitors to Stand M34 can try out the new Resusci Anne with QCPR, MRx and FR3 defibrillators and enter a prize draw to win an iPad Mini.

Stand ......................................................... M34 www.laerdal.com/gb

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Land Rover Experience North Yorkshire Offering off-road driving courses to train users of all-terrain vehicles to a safe and professional standard of off-road driving. When a vehicle leaves the highway (tarmac) it has entered the world of off road. The courses can be basic, advanced or bespoke to an individual or organisation’s needs.

Stand ........................................................... B34 www.yorkshire.landroverexperience.co.uk

Le Maitre Ltd Le Maitre Ltd, a British manufacturer of smoke machines, has been supplying equipment to the emergency services for many years. The company has proven invaluable in BA training sessions, with many services using them on an almost daily basis.

The powerful smoke machines with output from 500 to 1100 cbm/minute – provide a realistic, reduced visibility environment, of dense white, nontoxic smoke.

Stand ........................................................... M9 www.lemaitreltd.com

Ledco Ltd

LED Lenser torches and head lamps are the choice for emergency services internationally. As an innovator in LED lighting technology the LED Lenser brand combines German precision engineering with cutting edge technologies to deliver outstanding, reliable performances in the very toughest of situations.

Stand ........................................................... J40 www.ledlenser.co.uk

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Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is an integral part of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland community, vital to keeping communities safe and making the area a good place to live.

With its partners, the fire and rescue service will encourage citizens to be responsible for their own safety. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service will help them understand how to stay safe and look after themselves, their families, neighbours, colleagues, visitors and property.

Stand ........................................................... P39 www.leicestershire-fire.gov.uk

Leonhard Lang UK Ltd Leonhard Lang UK Ltd is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of multi-function AED defibrillation electrodes and ECG electrodes designed to meet the needs of both hospital resus departments and ambulance services. 100 percent compatible and backed by the company’s own indemnity, Skintact AED pads are the professionals’ choice.

Stand .......................................................... N61 www.leonhardlang.com

Less CO2 Ltd Less CO2 Ltd specialises in the planning, installation and maintenance of wind turbines and its core business lies within the medium wind sector. The company is a certified training provider for Rescue 3 Europe and offers the following courses: Wind Turbine Access for Emergency Responders; and Wind Turbine Operator.

Stand ........................................................... P59 www.less-co2.co.uk

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Logistik Unicorp

Ludo McGurk SVE

Lewis’s Medical Supplies is one of the UK’s premier emergency medical suppliers. The company is a specialist in fulfilling national purchasing frameworks, offering a complete range of its own competitive medical equipment and consumables alongside many of the UK’s leading brands; such as Pyng Medical, Weinmann, PAX, Zoll, WaterJel, Blizzard and Laerdal.

Stand ........................................................... F33

Logistik Unicorp is a manufacturer and supplier of business clothing. The range of products supplied includes: PPE, corporate clothing, workwear, healthcare uniforms – NHS Supply Chain approved, and ambulance clothing. The company has an extensive catalogue range of clothing, plus a design team that creates bespoke uniforms to reflect a client’s corporate image.

Stand ........................................................... A35

www.lewis-plast.co.uk

www.logistikunicorp.co.uk

Ludo McGurk SVE is a British designer and manufacturer of vehicle battery management products and shoreline vehicle charging equipment.

The company is a premier supplier to the emergency services, with products such as the Kussmaul Auto Eject, the British made battery chargers with Data-Logging, Intelligent SplitChargers and Load Shedders – all with simple user adjustable settings.

Stand ........................................................... J48

LHD Group (United Kingdom) Ltd

London Ambulance Service

LHD Group (United Kingdom), formerly known as Lion Apparel in the UK, is one of the world’s leading providers of innovative, comprehensive solutions in personal protective equipment, high-performance fire fighting apparel, uniforms, military apparel, workwear and corporate fashion products.

Stand .......................................................... H13

The LAS is the world’s largest and busiest ambulance service that is free at the point of use. In addition to its core activities, LAS provides training and consultancy services both domestically and internationally for private and public ambulance service providers and for developing states.

Stand ......................................................... Z134

www.lhd-group.com

Lighthouse (UK) Ltd Health and safety signs, vehicle legal lettering, instruction labels, equipment ID and so much more can all be produced with ease using Lighthouse sign and label making systems. Used extensively within the NHS and the emergency services sector, Lighthouse systems can save you time, money and improve processes.

Stand ........................................................... P18 www.lighthouse.uk.com

Link 51 Link 51 is the UK’s largest manufacturer of shelving, lockers and pallet racking. The company has over 60 years’ experience working with the emergency services sector providing tailored innovative storage. Storage solutions range from changing rooms and PSU kit storage, evidence storage and archives to paper record storage, communication device charging lockers, media storage, vehicle workshop storage and uniform storage. Link 51 holds the Government Procurement Service (GPS) framework agreement for the supply of high density storage, and is also registered with ESPO, Pro5 and Blue Light, so you can relax, secure in the knowledge that you are using a supplier already benchmarked for quality, service and value for money.

Stand .......................................................... N35 www.link51.com/markets/emergency-service

Lintran Lintran provides quality dog transit systems, universal or bespoke, and a full vehicle kitting out service. The company is ISO registered and has over 20 years’ experience manufacturing light, cool, safe and washable systems, which are used by the RSPCA, and many other leading professionals, including: MoD, police, fire, search and rescue and a full range of tactical equipment, including the new K9 Alarm. Agents for Julius K9 Harnesses and equipment.

Stand ........................................................... C21 www.lintran.co.uk

www.londonambulanceservice.nhs.uk

London Ambulance Service Cycle Response Unit Cycle Response Units (CRUs) are deployed to medical emergencies to help improve patient outcomes by sending a fast first response in a small geographical area. The CRU has a range of benefits: CRU may be the appropriate medical response, which has many cost and environmental savings with the additional ability to free up frontline services by providing alternative/appropriate care pathways and to provide the communities they serve with a high profile public face of ambulance services and best possible clinical practice. The purpose of the National CRU Group, supported by National Directors of Operations Group (NDOG) and Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE), is to standardise UK practices of cycle response units to mitigate risk, provide a sustainable nationwide programme, including training, protect staff and their wellbeing, and to ensure the best possible service to the public.

Stand ......................................................... Z225 www.londonambulanceservice.nhs.uk

London Fire Brigade FIRED-uP Project London Fire Brigade is running the three-year, EC-funded FIRED-uP project with the fire brigade in Ghent, Belgium, to improve the environmental performance of its frontline fleets. The brigade is investigating the existing impact of vehicles and potential of innovative technologies to increase the sustainability of fire and rescue service fleets into the future.

Stand ........................................................... P48 www.fired-up.eu

Lowland Rescue – ALSAR Lowland Rescue is the brand name for the Association of Lowland Search and Rescue (ALSAR), a UKSAR body covering land-based operations in non-mountainous areas. With over 1000 operational search technicians, dogs and rescue vehicles, Lowland Rescue forms an integral part of the UK’s responder network.

Stand ......................................................... Z122 www.alsar.org.uk

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www.ludomcgurk.co.uk

Lyon Equipment Limited Lyon Equipment Ltd is the UK and Ireland distributor of Petzl and Beal products. The company is also the accredited Petzl Technical Institute for these countries and works closely with a wide range of fire and emergency services providing safe working at height, rope rescue and bespoke training.

Stand ......................................................... M58 www.lyon.co.uk

M Maritime Volunteer Service The Maritime Volunteer Service is a uniformed, disciplined, civilian adult training organisation funded entirely by voluntary contributions. It is a registered charity that aims to maintain a corps of trained volunteers to assist maritime and local authorities ashore and afloat in times of emergency and to support events whenever required.

Stand ......................................................... Z110 www.mvs.org.uk

Maxicroc – Evenhook Maxicroc is an easy-to-use Swiss made device, which enables you to pass a rope around a distant object in order to secure it. Maxicroc is a new invention, which has been tested by professionals in various fields and used to increase their performance, efficiency and safety at work.

This intelligent and simple system can be used by firefighters, police and medical rescue teams in all sorts of situations. It can be used for fastening or securing a safety rope, climbing up buildings, attaching a person to a rope without having to throw a rope or be physically near them, passing a rope through a metal ring or a buoy, passing a rope around an object such as a pole, branch or pylon to catch hold of it.

Stand .......................................................... K29 www.maxicroc.com

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A-Z OF EXHIBITORS | 35 MBSAR – Mountain Bike Search & Rescue MBSAR/MIAS is committed to delivering quality Emergency Services Cycle Patrol and Search and Rescue Courses. The organisation has invested heavily this year to obtain a nationally recognised qualification. MBSAR/MIAS is now able to deliver QCF Mountain Bike leader with the Emergency Services Cycle Patrol unit. This qualification can be funded by a local college. Last year the organisation went to Kenya to train the British army in cycle techniques for search and rescue and bike patrol.

Stand ......................................................... Z230

Medical Gas Solutions Ltd

Minerva Simulator Facilities Ltd

Medical Gas Solutions is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of medical gases and related equipment to healthcare organisations and all emergency services. The company’s aim is to provide high standards combined with excellent value. It supplies all emergency services with medical oxygen, pain relief systems, multi casualty units and more.

Stand .......................................................... D13

The company designs, manufactures, services and installs fire training / search and rescue training facilities.

Stand .......................................................... G35

www.medicalgassolutions.co.uk

Medsource International Co Ltd

MC Products UK Ltd is the manufacturer of the PROTEC quality range for the emergency services, including medic vests, bags, holdalls, belt equipment (including limb restraints), needle resistant gloves, rucksacks and pouches. The company has added to its range with security vests in hi-visibility yellow and black along with orange USAR vests.

Stand ........................................................... A38

Medsource International Co Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of emergency medical equipment and supplies for fire departments, military, government institutions and other emergency medical services that provide pre-hospital, emergency care. The company manufactures many medical products; its mission is to provide customer satisfaction through innovative and cost-effective products that improve health care delivery for caregivers and those they serve.

Stand .......................................................... N11

www.mcproducts.co.uk

www.gomedsource.com.cn

MDS Marine Ltd

Medusa Medical Technologies Inc

MDS Marine Limited is the UK distributor for the GUARD/RESCUERUNNER, a search and rescue craft specially designed to endure the roughest conditions. In addition to the RESCUERUNNER’s extreme ease of use and speed, it can operate where no other search and rescue craft can go.

Stand .......................................................... K43

Medusa’s Siren ePCR is an electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) software solution designed to support the rapid charting, sharing and reporting of patient care information. Paramedics across the world use Siren ePCR to chart thousands of patient encounters each day, making Medusa a global leader in the pre-hospital ePCR field.

Stand ............................................................. P3

www.mdsmarine.co.uk

www.medusamedical.com

Mecmesin Hose Reels

Mercedes-Benz (UK) Limited

www.mountainbikeinstructor.com

MC Products UK Ltd

Mecmesin fire hose reels withstand the arduous, daily usage demanded of them. Engineered from the highest quality materials, they provide outstanding performance and durability, increasing efficiency, thus saving vital time during fire fighting operations, which is fundamental to the protection of the lives of both the public and firefighters.

Stand ......................................................... M55 www.mecmesin.com

MEDACX Limited MEDACX is a leading supplier of innovative portable medical monitoring and safety technology.

The company’s product range includes: defibrillators, capnometers, capnography, pulse oximeters, anaesthesia gas monitors, temperature sensors, breathalysers, alcohol vehicle interlock systems, drug reader and drug testing technology.

Stand ........................................................... C64 www.medacx.co.uk

Media Publishing Media Publishing, the publisher of Ambulance UK, the pre-hospital care market leader, will have copies of its latest edition on its stand together with the company’s informative Ambulance Service Suppliers Guide, both of which will be available free of charge. Delegates and visitors will also be able to order copies of A Guide Through The Maze of ECGs and Let’s Make the ECG Easier to Understand.

Stand ........................................................... A54

Mercedes-Benz Unimog all-terrain vehicles offer total power and reliability. As a conventional fire appliance it is fast, compact and has exceptional carrying capacity. In forests and moorlands, off-road ability gets the vehicle and crew right to the heart and it will operate in floods up to 1.2m deep.

Stand ........................................................... E65 www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/unimog

MFC Survival Ltd MFC Survival is renowned for its innovative safety, survival and rescue products that include water rescue sleds, motorised rescue sleds, recovery cradles, inflatable rapid response shelters, stretchers, inflatable rescue paths, airlift recovery systems and water storage tanks. The company specialises in emergency, water and multi-purpose rescue equipment.

Stand ............................................................. C3

www.minervasimulators.com

Mines Rescue Service Ltd The emergency service provider to the deep coal mines in the UK. Stand ......................................................... Z227 www.minesrescue.com

Mobile Tornado Group Plc Stand ........................................................... C62 www.mobiletornado.com

Motion Computing Motion Computing provides products and services that optimise the productivity of mobile workers. Purpose-built for vertical markets including public safety, Motion’s technology includes a suite of ruggedised tablets, accessories, in-vehicle solutions, software and a breadth of design and deployment services.

Stand ............................................................. P3 www.motioncomputing.co.uk

Moto-Trek Ltd Moto-Trek/Equi-Trek has many years experience building specialist vehicle conversions. Being an approved converter for a variety of truck and van manufacturers, the company is currently supplying mobile police stations, camera vans and cell vans under a one stop shop arrangement. Moto-Trek also builds vehicles for the private ambulance sector.

Stand ...................................................... OS444 www.moto-trek.co.uk

Mountain Rescue England and Wales Mountain Rescue England and Wales (MREW) is the advisory body for the 48 mountain rescue teams that make up the organisation. As well as providing some equipment MREW provides training, national representation and a forum for the exchange of information and best practice.

Stand ......................................................... Z121 www.mountain.rescue.org.uk

MSA (Britain) Ltd MSA is a global provider of health and safety equipment into various market segments of the industry. The company’s core markets are utilities, construction, oil and gas, fire and governmental, with core product focus on gas detection, head protection and respiratory.

Stand .......................................................... D16

www.mfc-survival.com

http://gb.msasafety.com

Miles Smith Ltd

MT Training Services

Miles Smith Insurance Solutions has direct and immediate access into Lloyd’s and the London Market. As well as its comprehensive, existing private ambulance scheme, the company is the sole supplier of ambulance motor insurance for Axa. Stand ......................................................... M31 www.milessmith.co.uk

MT Training Services offers specialist driver training with nationally recognised certification. Its training programmes are tailored to the customer’s requirements, from operator courses to instructor training. Services include professional 4x4 and ATV training, LGV, trailer training, advanced on road training and assessments.

Stand ........................................................... C26 www.mttrainingservices.co.uk

www.mediapublishingcompany.com

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N NAPFM The Blue & Amber Light Fleet Exhibition 2014 returns to Telford International Centre for what will be a must attend exhibition and conference with guests speakers and networking opportunities.

Police, ambulance, fire and rescue services and local authorities are all represented by 150+ exhibitors displaying in excess of 200 vehicles and all associated equipment.

Stand .......................................................... Z221 www.napfmevent.org.uk

National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NACTSO) The National Counter Terrorism Security Office is a police unit co-located with the Centre for Protection of National Infrastructure and aims to reduce the vulnerability and impact of a terrorist attack at crowded places, hazardous sites and critical national infrastructure.

Stand ......................................................... Z111 www.nactso.gov.uk

National First Responder Forum Representatives from the National First Responder Forum will be present at The Emergency Services Show 2013 to promote the work of all UK ambulance services in the field of community resuscitation and defibrillation. The Forum is a group of ambulance staff that work in this field and share best practice.

Stand ......................................................... Z207

NAPFM/Home Office

www.responderforum.nhs.uk

The UK police fleet is the largest fleet in the country. The National Association of Police Fleet Managers (NAPFM) and the Home Office have reduced fleet costs by introducing national contracts, which all emergency services can now access – please visit the stand for further information.

Stand .......................................................... Z104

Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes

www.napfmevent.org.uk

NARU NARU (The National Ambulance Resilience Unit) works with all NHS ambulance trusts in England to help strengthen national resilience and improve patient outcomes in a variety of challenging pre-hospital environments. The unit is funded by NHS England.

Stand .......................................................... Z248 www.naru.org.uk

NASFAT NHS Ambulance Service First Aid Training (NASFAT) is a partnership of nine NHS ambulance services that work together to deliver high quality training locally and throughout the UK, and are all currently HSE approved suppliers.

Although there will be no legal requirement to deliver training under an awarding organisation, NASFAT will soon be offering OFQUAL qualifications. Come and discuss your training needs.

Stand .......................................................... Z211 www.firstaidtraining.nhs.uk

National Association of Chaplains To The Police NACP is the national organisation that accredits and supports police chaplains working across the country.

Stand .......................................................... Z217 www.police-chaplains.org.uk

National Coastwatch Institution

The Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes is an umbrella charity representing the interests of 23 independently registered Blood Bike charities across the UK and Ireland. The 1500 volunteer motorcyclists, all of whom hold an advanced riding qualification, provide a professional level rapid response courier service to hospitals, free of charge.

Stand ......................................................... Z136

Niton999 prides itself on providing the best quality, durable equipment with outstanding value and service for all law enforcement and emergency services personnel. Niton999 is the UK distributor for brands like Safariland, Hatch, Nite Redi and Fat Ivan.

Stand ............................................................. A8 www.niton999.co.uk

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Diving Unit The team has been set up so that it follows the Inland, Inshore Commercial Diving Projects ACOP. Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service has a MOU with Norfolk and Suffolk police forces to carry out underwater recovery work and have been used for body retrieval, vehicle recovery and weapon searches. When diving for the police the unit follows the ACPO Police Diving Manual.

There are nine members of the team, which includes divers and diver attendants. The team is available around the clock. All diving operations require planning and risk assessing before diving takes place. Where possible the team will be in attendance on the day of the request.

Stand ......................................................... Z241 www.norfolkfireservice.gov.uk

North Fire Plc

www.bloodbikes.org.uk

NCEC From Ricardo-AEA NCEC (National Chemical Emergency Centre) has been operating the UK’s national 24-hour chemical emergency response centre for the last 40 years. This makes it one of the most experienced teams in the world in understanding the requirements of both the chemical industry and the emergency services.

Stand ......................................................... Z112 www.the-ncec.com

Nightsearcher Ltd Nightsearcher Ltd is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of a range of portable LED floodlights, searchlights and flashlights. It is qualified to ISO9001:2008 and some of its products are NATO stock-coded. The company is a major supplier to the police, fire and rescue services, military, railway infrastructure industries, utilities, industrial and councils.

Stand ........................................................... L11

North Fire Plc is an established UK market leader in the supply of turntable ladders, thermal imaging cameras and firefighter helmets. With three of the biggest and best manufacturers on the planet in Rosenbauer, Metz and e2v (for Argus thermal imaging products) North Fire only provides the best products in the marketplace with the most reliable after sales service possible.

Stands ....................................... C78 & OS447

www.nightsearcher.co.uk

www.north-fire.com

Nike Hydraulics Nike Hydraulics is the UK dealership for Champion Rescue Tools, supplying an excellent range of hydraulic extrication equipment, including: the safest cutter in the market – the RC-5 Guillotine; and the strongest – the Super Beast multi-tool, designed to combat the ultra high strength metals found in today’s vehicles.

Stand ........................................................... M3

National Coastwatch is an entirely voluntary organisation established to keep a visual safety watch around the coastline. It assists in the protection and preservation of life at sea and along our shores. Today 49 stations are operational as part of the UK search and rescue organisation.

Stand .......................................................... Z120

www.nike-hydraulics.co.uk

www.nci.org.uk

www.nissan.co.uk

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Nissan Motor GB Ltd

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Northern Diver Despite the major success and dominance of the military diving market, 40 years of innovation, exceptional quality and impeccable customer service has resulted in Northern Diver being the supplier of rescue PPE to 85 percent of the UK fire and rescue market and over 70 percent of the police diving market.

Stand ........................................................... P31 www.ndiver.com

Stand ........................................................... L48

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A-Z OF EXHIBITORS | 39 Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is offering Hazmat incident management courses to fire and rescue, police and ambulance services, and organisations that handle and/or process hazardous materials. The NFRS Hazmat team has a wealth of experience and contacts gained both within the fire and rescue sector and the specialist chemical industry.

Stand ......................................................... Z236 www.northumberland.gov.uk

Nottingham Trent University The Emergency Services Research Unit (ESRU) at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) conducts award winning research and provides training, and consultancy for the emergency services. The unit also offer relevant degrees in: MSc Forensic Psychology (British Psychological Society accredited); and MA Criminology.

Stand ......................................................... Z118 www.ntu.ac.uk

National Search and Rescue Dog Association Search and rescue dogs are an integral part of most mountain rescue and lowland search and rescue units providing search and rescue services to the local police forces and other emergency services in order to locate and rescue vulnerable missing persons across the UK, Isle of Man and Eire.

Stand ......................................................... Z137 www.nsarda.org.uk

NSP Crime Reduction Signs NSP is a leading supplier of signs and printed products for the crime reduction and community safety markets. It is a family business, which was established in 1976 and currently supplies a wide range of local authorities, police forces and emergency services nationally.

Stand ........................................................ B34a www.nsprint.net

O Oculus Systems Ltd

Olympus With a long standing history in the medical profession, Olympus understands the many varied challenges that healthcare professionals face from day to day. There is no doubt that dictation saves countless hours of valuable time and the company’s scalable digital dictation solutions can be tailored to fit perfectly within your individual working environment. They provide complete workflow transparency, better utilisation of resources and optimum cost savings.

Stand ........................................................... B35 www.olympus.co.uk

Openhouse Products Ltd

P Packexe Ltd Packexe SMASH® is a simple and versatile glass management system that brings great safety benefits to rescuers and casualties at road traffic collisions. The company is demonstrating its new product Packexe Sharpswrap® at the show.

Stand .......................................................... N63 www.packexe.co.uk

PageOne Openhouse’s bespoke approach means the company designs, manufactures and sources products for any industry, in three core areas: Product Design – innovative designs and fine craftsmanship; Ready to go – vast range of ‘off the shelf’ value items; and Custom Medical – oxygen, emergency support and medical devices designed ‘fit for purpose’.

Stand ............................................................ H6 www.openhouseproducts.com

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Ortus Technology Ltd Ortus Technology Ltd will be at this year’s ESS to discuss and display both sides of its business, giving live demonstrations of its award-winning telemetric system – DataPoint. In addition, the company will also have its range of medical devices available for demonstration, which include the innovative CP3 Bluetooth defib/monitor, its range of simple but powerful ventilation units and also its suction units.

Stand ........................................................ OS21 www.ortus.co.uk

Outreach Rescue Outreach Rescue has the longest established and widest range of specialist rescue courses available in the UK, which are designed and proven to meet the operational needs of the emergency services and industrial safety departments. The company’s mission is to ‘Develop Hazardous Environment Medicine’, ensuring the provision of the best quality care in difficult circumstances. Its ‘Hazardous Environment Medicine – Paramedic’ Programme is validated by the HCPC. Stand ........................................................... A58

Oculus Systems Ltd offers extensive experience in unmanned solutions for the emergency services.

Using an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) can give unparalleled situational awareness in a wide range of emergency scenarios. The company will work closely with you to understand your requirements so that it can offer the highest quality solutions.

Stand .......................................................... G55

www.outreachrescue.com

www.oculussystems.com

www.oxylitre.co.uk

Oxylitre Ltd Oxylitre will be displaying its ranges of oxygen therapy regulators and flowmeters, ambulance piped gas systems, Entonox demand units, 12V static suction systems and its new portable batteryoperated suction pump.

Stand ........................................................... B14

PageOne Communications is a leading provider of award-winning business messaging solutions.

From two-way paging and SMS, through to voice, email, location services and smartphone apps; PageOne has a proven track record in the provision of critical messaging, helping thousands of organisations deliver operational and cost efficiencies that enhance business operations.

Stand ........................................................... A11 www.pageone.co.uk

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Panasonic Computer Products Solutions Acting efficiently and effectively at the scene of an incident can be the difference between a successful outcome and a tragic one. Many organisations in the emergency services sector turn to Toughbooks as their mobile toolkit of choice because they’re able to operate in conditions where other devices simply fail.

Stand ............................................................ G8 http://business.panasonic.co.uk

Páramo Ltd Páramo is an award-winning outdoor clothing manufacturer offering a unique combination of performance, environmental sustainability and ethical production. The company is synonymous with quality, longevity and durability, using environmentally sustainable technologies combined with water-based renewable waterproofing. Páramo has a strong reputation within the ‘work-wear’ market for delivering performance, comfort and outstanding value.

Stand ......................................................... M41 www.paramo.co.uk

Parkland Engineering Ltd An industry leader in fire hose and couplings, Parkland is an innovative company with a proven track record as a key supplier to the fire industry.

Providing highly engineered hose, couplings and offering testing and maintenance packages, the company covers all requirements for fluid transfer encountered by fire and rescue services.

Stand ........................................................... L19 www.parkland-eng.co.uk

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Peli Products (UK) Ltd

Portability Ltd

Patrolstore.com is the UK’s largest supplier of tactical kit and equipment to the police, emergency services, military and security industries. Key relationships with leading manufacturers means Patolstore can offer the best products at the best prices. Patrolstore is the sole distributor for the Op. Zulu range of products, including: tactical vests, patrol bags, gloves, pouches and much more.

Visit the stand to enter a competition to win £200 worth of Op Zulu Kit. Stand ........................................................... A18

The Peli range of portable, scene lighting can be rapidly deployed and offers instant, silent light.

These rechargeable units are ideal for emergency responders. Also on Stand H9, will be Peli Backpacks with built-in laptop and tablet protection and Peli Protector watertight, crushproof cases for tough equipment protection.

Stand .............................................................H9

Portability Ltd has been manufacturing and importing a wide range of bags and cases for over 30 years including emergency/paramedic/nurses bags, available from stock or custom made to your individual requirements. At the show, the company will be introducing its new Porta-thermal range, which will safely transport vaccines, blood or other temperature sensitive/perishable products.

Stand ............................................................. A1

www.patrolstore.com

Paul Clark Services Ltd

www.peliproducts.co.uk

Physio-Control UK Sales Ltd

www.portabilityuk.com

Physio-Control is a world leader in defibrillation technology. The company is delighted to once again be a key supporter of The Emergency Services Show 2013. After the success of last year’s learning centre Physio-Control is pleased to invite you again to listen to world-leading key speakers from the ‘World of Resuscitation and Emergency Care’ in its learning centre.

Stand .......................................................... D10

Premier Communication Electronics Ltd

www.physio-control.com

Paul Clark Services (PCS) has been in existence for almost 16 years providing engineering support to the NHS ambulance workshops in the south west and south central regions of England for over 10 years. The aim of PCS is to provide skilled technicians to the transport industry. Quality, productivity and experience!

Stand ........................................................... L76 www.paulclarkservices.co.uk

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Pavilion Publishing Ltd FIRE magazine brings you the latest news and policy developments for the fire and rescue service, while Pavilion’s UK Police Directory – ACPO’s official UK listings – gives you comprehensive policing contacts and resources. Meanwhile, check out the company’s emergency services websites covering fire, policing and the ambulance service.

It’s all at the stand – so please drop by.

Stand .......................................................... D15 www.pavpub.com

PC David Rathband’s Blue Lamp Foundation PC David Rathband’s Blue Lamp Foundation is a registered charity, which was established in October 2010. It provides financial support to emergency services heroes from the police, fire and ambulance services all over the UK who are injured in the line of duty.

Stand ......................................................... Z109 www.bluelamp-foundation.org

PC Nicola Hughes North Pole Marathon ‘Our Heroes have collar numbers’ wristbands will be available raising money for three charities; Care of Police Survivors, North West Police Benevolent Fund and Victim Support. Magazine sponsorship space is also available.

Stand ........................................................... P32 www.pchughesnorthpolerun.co.uk

Pickup Systems Ltd Pickup Systems Limited is a leading innovator in the design and manufacture of bespoke small fire and rescue appliances.

Stand .......................................................... D74 www.pickup-systems.com

Pinnacle Response Ltd Pinnacle Response is the UK market leader for complete body worn video camera solutions.

Supplying over 50 UK police authorities, NHS, MoD, transport and maritime agencies, Pinnacle Response is a forward thinking, dynamic company with vast experience in the public law enforcement and security industries.

Stand ......................................................... M35 www.pinnacleresponse.com

www.pce-uk.com

Premier Hazard Ltd Celebrating 30 years of excellence in British manufacturing, Premier Hazard Ltd is proud to be exhibiting its extensive range of lighting, sound and in-vehicle CCTV equipment for the EMS market.

The company’s products are approved by the UK NPIA and continue to be supplied to police forces in all continents of the world.

Stand ........................................................... J26 http://premierhazard.co.uk

Premier Hose Technology Ltd

Pioner Boats will be exhibiting the Pioner Multi Rescue Craft on Stand A86. These tough polyethylene workboats provide exceptional durability and versatility and the craft’s lowering bow door/ramp makes casualty handling much safer and less traumatic.

Stand ........................................................... A86

Premier Hose Technologies (PHT) is a leading supplier to the emergency services sector. The company’s core business is the design, manufacture, supply and service of specialist hose and couplings products as well as the supply of ancillary equipment to its worldwide customer base. PHT is the UK specialist in high pressure hosereel systems.

Stand ......................................................... M10

www.pionerboats.co.uk

www.hosetechnologies.com

Pitbitz Ltd

Primetech UK Ltd

Pioner Boats UK

Gazeboshop is one of the UK preferred suppliers to many emergency services supplying its range of instant pop up shelters across the industry. The company has a range to suite all budgets and uses in a range of colours or printed to your requirements. A next day delivery service is available on all of the company’s gazebos.

Stand ............................................................. A2 www.gazeboshop.co.uk

PoliceOracle.com Police Oracle is the leading independent police internet portal in the UK. Used by officers of every rank and from every UK police force it has become the default resource for officers and support staff.

Police Product Insight is an independent bimonthly international magazine covering technology, equipment and services for police and national security organisations.

Stand ........................................................... A22 www.policeoracle.com

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Premier Communication Electronics Ltd (PCE) supplies, installs and maintains emergency service mission critical communication systems, in addition to vehicle lights, sirens, lone worker and vehicle/asset tracking. As an award winning FITAS accredited installer, PCE ensures installations are completed to the highest industry standards. The company will be showcasing its recently launched CBRN communication vest at the show.

Stand ............................................................ N7

Primetech will display Auto Acquiring Mobile KA-SAT technology approved by eutelsat, SkyLogic and ViaSat. Lesley Wardle, Primetech’s Business Development Manager, will be presenting the COBRA Cold Cut method of cutting through and cooling fire gases, conducted from a safe position on the outside area; COBRA is at present, says Primetech, the safest option available to rescue services.

Stands ........................................G65 & OS409 www.primetech.co.uk

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A-Z OF EXHIBITORS | 41 The Prince’s Trust The Prince’s Trust is the UK’s leading youth charity helping disadvantaged young people develop the skills and confidence needed to break down barriers and move forward with their lives.

The Trust and the emergency services have a proud history of working in partnership, helping thousands of young people to change their lives.

Stand ......................................................... Z116 www.princes-trust.org.uk

Print Data Solutions Ltd Print Data Solutions (PDS) has long been established as a leading provider of an extensive range of printed products and related services to the emergency services sector. Having a broad knowledge of the print requirements needed has enabled PDS to supply from basic print items onto specialised products, including those of pathology bags, security tapes, embroidered clothing, fixed penalty notices and much more.

Stand ........................................................... A50 www.printdatasolutions.co.uk

PROACT Medical Ltd PROACT specialises in the manufacture and supply of patient monitoring, airway management and resuscitation products to the NHS/private organisations. The company is the UK’s exclusive supplier of the new IntuBrite Video Laryngoscope System with handle-mounted screen designed in conjunction with paramedics in the USA, along with the world leading PRO-Breathe Airway Management range.

Stand ........................................................... J17 www.proactmedical.co.uk

Proflight Bags When you need tough products for extraordinary purposes, Proflight Bags guarantees exceptional design, quality construction and outstanding durability in all of its bespoke bags and covers.

Proflight Bags designs and manufactures industrial sewn bespoke bags for all kinds of purposes, and for all types of customers.

Stand ........................................................... A26

R RAF Mountain Rescue Service The RAF Mountain Rescue Service generates and sustains a world class, high readiness incident response for search and rescue and post crash management operations. It is capable of immediate self supported all weather deployment to UK mountainous and remote regions, the rest of the UK and globally supports defence aviation and resilience operations.

Stand ......................................................... Z128 http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafvalley/aboutus/mrs.cfm

RAYNET RAYNET (The Radio Amateurs’ Emergency Network) is the UK’s national voluntary communications service provided for the community. It comprises a national network of local groups, who liaise with emergency services, local authorities and other voluntary agencies who could be involved in the integrated management response to major civil emergencies.

Stand ......................................................... Z240 www.raynet-uk.net

Reach & Rescue Ltd The Reach and Rescue System has been designed

by Reach and Rescue, in conjunction with a leading UK fire and rescue division, to improve the operator safety and capability at water, ice, mud and flood and height related incidents.

Stand ........................................................... M4 www.reachandrescue.com

React

Prometheus Medical is a specialist team with expertise in providing medical care in the most challenging of pre-hospital circumstances.

Prometheus delivers unrivalled emergency medical support to its customers in the form of specialist medical equipment, training, strategic advice and deployed clinical care, individually tailored to meet its customers’ specific needs.

Stand ......................................................... M67

React is an extreme cleaning company that offers industry-leading standards of deep cleaning and decontamination to ISO9001:2000 and ISO14001 standards, tackling a huge range of cleaning challenges often in difficult locations or sensitive circumstances. Its technicians are fully trained and equipped, security cleared, immunised against infection and supported by £15m insurance cover.

Supported by the company’s QMS BS-EN-ISO 9001:2008 accreditation, risk assessments, method statements and ISO 14001 accreditation for environmental management. The company is also a licensed waste carrier with a completely traceable disposal system.

Stand ........................................................... M8

www.prometheusmed.com

www.reactbeyondcleaning.co.uk

Public Health England

Reelcare Ltd

Public Health England is a new national executive agency formed from a number of expert organisations. Its mission is to protect and improve the nation’s health and wellbeing, including cutting-edge research into toxicology, radiation, infectious pathogens and operational responses, particularly in decontamination and emergency health care for the public and at mass gatherings.

Stand ......................................................... Z216

Reelcare specialises in the supply of industrial hose reels of all types. At ESS2013, Reelcare will be exhibiting hose reels covering all emergency service applications. Spring driven, manual and motor driven hose reels will be exhibited in a variety of materials.

Stand ......................................................... M17

www.proflightbags.co.uk

Prometheus Medical Ltd

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england

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Rescue & Medical Ltd Rescue & Medical Ltd this year proudly celebrates 30 years supplying the emergency services. The MIBS Stretcher, used by USAR/HARTS, and solely manufactured by R&M, has proven the best rescue stretcher in its class. The company designs, manufactures and repairs all its high quality products – come and see what R&M can do for you.

Stand ......................................................... M47 www.rescueandmedical.com

Rescue 3 Europe Ltd Rescue 3 Europe produces and delivers the latest technical rescue training courses. More than 190,000 water, rope and boat Rescue 3 courses have been delivered in over 32 countries since 1979, to fire and rescue services, ambulance teams, mountain rescue teams, and commercial training and leisure activity providers.

Stand ........................................................... C24 www.rescue3europe.com

Resource UAS Resource UAS offers its range of live infra-red and high definition airborne imagery services to the emergency services. Whether viewed on-scene or in remote control rooms, the live imagery provides commanders with an increased situational awareness of the incident. Resource UAS works closely with clients to form combined UAS CONOPS. Stand ........................................................... P27 www.resource-uas.co.uk

Respirex International Ltd Respirex is a world leading supplier of personal protective solutions, specialising in the design and manufacture of high-performance chemical, particulate and respiratory protective clothing and specialist protective footwear.

Stand ............................................................. B2 www.respirexinternational.com

Responder Technology The company’s flagship service, SMS Responder, is a resilient SMS, pager and e-mail messaging system designed for emergency teams. Features include: multi-device messaging, delivery reports and reply management. Use from any internet device or even a basic 2G phone. A free, no obligation, evaluation account is available on request.

Stand ........................................................... C30 http://sms-responder.com

Reveal Media Reveal Media specialises in body worn camera systems that capture evidence from a first person perspective. This equipment has a proven and major impact on crime reduction, abuse against the wearer and the associated cost reductions.

Stand ........................................................... B36 www.revealmedia.com

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A-Z OF EXHIBITORS | 43 Rig Equipment Ltd

RVS

Rig Equipment Ltd supplies specialist and innovative apparel to the services, working closely with customers to ensure top quality practical garments, designed and made in Great Britain. The Emergency Services Show 2013 sees the launch of the Intelligent Core Stability System: the solution for specialists who regularly bear heavy weights on the upper body.

Stand .......................................................... H30

Royal Voluntary Service is a national charity, which utilises volunteers across Great Britain to help those in need or support following a crisis.

Following an incident, RVS volunteers will assist older people to return home and feel safe in a smooth and seamless way. RVS works with national, regional and local government, the blue light services, utility companies, transport companies and the Environment Agency.

Stand ......................................................... Z243

http://rigequipment.co.uk

Rigiflex Boats UK Ltd Rigiflex Boats has established itself as one of the UK’s major suppliers of safety and rescue boats to the emergency and rescue services. Rigiflex has been supplying the emergency services for over 35 years with its boats, which are perfect for rescue work: durable, virtually unsinkable and providing a very stable working platform.

Stand ........................................................... A94 www.rigiflexboats.co.uk

RNLI Paul Savage, the RNLI’s Clinical Lead, will be on hand to discuss your organisation’s pre-hospital medical training needs, as will the RNLI Flood Response team members who can highlight how they can help your organisation. Perry Simpson, Business Development Manager, Commercial training and Events, will also be at the show to discuss how the RNLI College can help your organisation’s training needs.

Stand ......................................................... Z130 http://rnli.org

Road Haulage Association RHA runs and supports dedicated campaigning for the haulage industry, representing members, giving expert advice and information on any haulage matter. RHA Policy provides representation at all levels and actively engages with government at every level. This has a tangible influence on the industry and how it is regulated.

Stand ......................................................... Z200 www.rha.uk.net

Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises Organisers of the world’s greatest air show – The Royal International Air Tattoo, held annually at Fairford, Gloucestershire. The event aims to promote the RAF, to support its people and to encourage air-mindedness in youth. The air show is supported by a volunteer team of some 2500 personnel, including a significant proportion of emergency services personnel.

Stand ......................................................... Z213 www.airtattoo.com

The Royal Life Saving Society UK The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is the drowning prevention charity. More than 400 people drown in the UK every year and the RLSS UK aims to prevent drowning through water safety education. RLSS UK offers a variety of lifesaving and lifeguarding awards, services and consultancy.

Stand ......................................................... Z232 www.rlss.org.uk

www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

RSG Engineering Ltd RSG Engineering is a market leader in specialised automotive products and telematics to the emergency services. In addition to its established range of lightbars, flashing beacons and sirens, the company has a comprehensive range of data logging and incident recorders for complete analysis of statistical, journey and incident data.

Stand ........................................................... C58 http://rsg-ontop.com

RUD Chains Ltd RUD’s product portfolio is impressive, including a wide range of snow chains, automatic chains ROTOGRIP, to the company’s revolutionary boot chains, which all offer a high level of safety for maximum traction. RUD’s snow chains offer solutions for a variety of vehicles from emergency to commercial vehicles.

Stand ........................................................... J44 www.rud.com

Rugged Mobile Systems Rugged Mobile Systems works with the world’s leading manufacturers of rugged Smartphones, PDAs, tablets, notebooks and vehicle mounted PCs to offer the widest possible range of computing hardware for use across the emergency services. It provides the skills and capability to select, configure and customise devices to meet your requirements.

Stand ............................................................. P3 www.rm-systems.co.uk

Rupture Seal The RuptureSeal is a unique leak stopping device for use where the rapid containment of leaks and spillages is required to prevent environmental damage and potential loss of life. The RuptureSeal system is essential for emergency services, road hauliers or any situation where a rapid and simple solution to leak control is required.

Stand ........................................................... A10 http://ruptureseal.com

Ruth Lee Ltd Ruth Lee has been manufacturing rescue training manikins from its factory in North Wales for over 30 years and is the only ISO 9001:2008 accredited manufacturer of rescue training manikins within Europe, so you can be assured that you will be ordering a manikin whose quality is second to none.

Stand ........................................................... J19 www.ruthlee.co.uk

S SaBRE West Midlands Over the coming years, the number of military reservists will rise and they will play an increasingly important role in the British Armed Forces. SaBRE is a Ministry of Defence campaign aimed at improving and extending the links between military reservist, their units and their civilian employers.

Stand .......................................................... Z208 www.sabre.mod.uk

SADS UK The cardiac charity SADS UK donates heart monitors and defibrillators to schools, youth organisations and in the community. SADS UK holds the Annual National Lifesaver Defibrillator awards to honour people in the community who have saved lives.

Stand .......................................................... Z100 www.sadsuk.org

Safequip Ltd This year Safequip will be displaying many new products, which will include Streamlight lighting, Kask helmets, Safequip water rescue products and a full range of inflatable rafts and boats that will also be on display in the outside exhibition area.

Stands .......................................... B10 & OS89 www.safequip.co.uk

Safety Components Safety Components, one of the world’s FR technology leaders, introduces PBI Max Outershell and Glide thermal liners for maximum protection, maximum durability and maximum comfort.

Stedfast Inc, manufacturer of Stedair moisture barriers, introduces Stedair Gold, engineered with PTFE bi-component membrane technology incorporating the high performance PBI/Nomex fibres.

Stand .............................................................. G1 www.safetycomponents.com

SARAID SARAID is a UK volunteer charity providing an urban search and rescue team, free of charge, to any country in the world, 365 days a year. Manned by volunteers and funded by public donations the charity provides a dedicated team in the immediate aftermath of earthquakes and other natural disasters.

Stand .......................................................... Z238 www.saraid.org.uk

SARbot UK Underwater Rescue The protection and preservation of life, in particular but not exclusively, by providing a team of trained volunteers with the skills to provide a reduced risk underwater search capability with the aim of assisting the emergency services, other statutory agencies and the public.

Stand .......................................................... Z102 www.sarbot.org.uk

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Sigma Security Devices Ltd

Solent Rib Charter Ltd

Sat-Comm Broadcast Ltd is a specialist manufacturer of command and control vehicles to emergency service organisations worldwide and an integrator of satellite systems for vehicles and portable uplinks. The company provides maintenance and upgrade services for existing command vehicles, including pneumatic mast and satellite antenna servicing and installations, and supplies video encoding and streaming technology.

Stand .......................................................... OS32

Sigma Security Devices Ltd is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of Method Of Entry equipment. Offering a range of specialised yet user friendly tools to help make forcible entries as quick and safe as possible, Sigma is a major supplier to the police, fire and rescue services and military.

Stand .......................................................... H36

Solent Rib Charter is Europe’s largest Rib charter company. Police Boat Coded Ribs and temporary pontoons are available for hire anywhere in the UK. SRC provided 40 Ribs to Dorset Police Authority for the Olympics and 25 Ribs to the Police Service of Northern Ireland for the G8 summit.

Stand .......................................................... N59

www.sigmasecuritydevices.com

www.solentribcharter.co.uk

www.sat-comm.com

Simulaids Ltd

SP Services (UK) Ltd

Scott Safety

Simulaids Ltd is an approved distributor of Simulaids, Lifeform and CPR Prompt training products. The ranges provide a comprehensive selection of training replicas for basic life support, advanced life support, medical, rescue and casualty simulation end uses. The company will be showing its new advanced trauma trainer and bariatric extrication manikin.

Stand ........................................................... J22

Scott Safety is a premiere manufacturer of innovative respiratory and other personal protective equipment and safety devices for fire and rescue services, police, military and civil defence organisations around the world. With five global manufacturing locations, Scott Safety produces products that protect thousands of individuals each day.

Stand ............................................................. G27 www.scottsafety.com

Sea & Sea Ltd Established in 1979, Sea & Sea Ltd, which also has ISO 9001:2008 certification, is a distributor of Underwater Kinetics (which includes an extensive range of waterproof, ATEX approved, helmet and/or hand held torches), as well as Lumenyte Security Systems and provides the emergency services, MOD and public utilities with an extensive range of torches, safety equipment and security products.

Stand ............................................................. J46 www.sea-sea.com

Seatronics Ltd Seatronics, an Acteon company, is a global leader in the rental and sale of marine electronic equipment that supports the emergency services.

In addition to equipment rental, sales, and 24-hour global technical support, the company’s ROV services team can respond and mobilise its equipment nationwide within 24 hours.

Stand ............................................................. L16 www.seatronics-group.com

SHB Hire Ltd SHB Hire offers a diverse fleet of over 10,000 specialist, commercial and executive vehicles from golf buggies to 32-tonne trucks, which also includes Europe’s largest 4x4 fleet. The company’s 14 branches give nationwide coverage and are supported by 55 mobile technicians able to give you on site maintenance back up.

Stand .......................................................... OS85 www.shb.co.uk

Sheerspeed Shelters The company has been a designer and manufacturer of work tents for over 25 years and produces five different types of work tent and frame design to suit all needs. Products are durable, waterproof, flame retardant and quick to deploy.

Applications include: decontamination, forensics, search and rescue, fire, ambulance, police, MOD etc.

Special products can be manufactured to meet customer specific design and operational needs and sizes. Sheerspeed also provides a full repair service for all types of work tents irrespective of manufactured origin.

Stand ............................................................. E73

www.simulaids.eu.com

Simulation FTS Limited Simulation is a British company that specialises in hot fire training simulators. The company designs, manufactures and installs hot fire training rigs to customers’ specifications across a wide range of sectors, including: local authorities, naval, military, oil and petrochemical industry; industrial and offshore; and Class 10 airports in the UK and overseas, which moved Simulation to become a truly international company.

Stand .......................................................... D24 www.simulation.uk.com

SIOEN SIOEN, European leader in designing and manufacturing of high-quality protective apparel, has a wide range of first-rate technical garments engineered to the specific needs, tasks and wishes of the emergency services. The company’s product range consists of foul weather and high-visibility clothing, underwear, protection against chemicals, flotation garments, firefighter clothing and body armours.

Stand ........................................................... E18 www.sioenapparel.com

SkillZONE SkillZONE is an exciting and interactive safety education centre; designed as a small, indoor village and attached to a community fire station. Normally focused on delivering innovative safety sessions, this unique environment is available to hire for conferences or as a team building and training venue.

Stand ......................................................... Z253 http://skillzone.glosfire.gov.uk

Slide and Tilt. Com Ltd Slideandtilt.com is an emergency vehicle storage solution provider, offering a range of products such as: telescopic slides; slide and tilting drawer system; drawer handles/locking devices; and bespoke systems to suit customers’ requirements.

Stand ........................................................... B29 www.slideandtilt.com

SP Services is the premier supplier of medical, first aid, ambulance paramedic and emergency rescue equipment in the UK. If you would like information on the company’s products or services, call the SP Customer Services department on Tel: 01952 288 999. You can also check them out online at www.spservices.co.uk.

Stand ........................................................... J11 www.spservices.co.uk

Speedings Ltd Speedings Ltd prides itself on producing quality bespoke products, supplying the emergency services with safety system solutions for more than 25 years.

Stand ............................................................. F2 www.speedingsltd.co.uk

Spencer Italia SRL Spencer has been inventing solutions for emergency services since 1989. The company’s research and development has its roots in the dynamic world of today’s emergency medical services and it strives with passion to offer high quality solutions to this sector.

Stands .............................................. N5 & N53 www.spencer.it

Springmasters Ltd Springmasters Ltd is the UK’s leading manufacturer and stockist of compression, extension and torsion springs. The company’s extensive product range also includes clips, wire forms etc.

Stand ........................................................... B33 www.springmasters.com

St John Ambulance A leading supplier of ambulance services across the UK, providing equipment and vehicles, staffed by highly trained, patient-focused personnel. CQC registered and fully compliant, St John Ambulance is regularly commissioned by NHS trusts, private healthcare groups, local authorities and individuals.

Operating 24/7/365 days a year, St John offers professional, reliable and flexible bespoke ambulance service packages to meet the needs of its clients and their patients.

Stands ....................................... OS13 & Z108 www.sja.org.uk

www.sheerspeed.com

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A-Z OF EXHIBITORS | 47 Steroplast Healthcare Ltd

Surf & Turf Instant Shelters

Tactical Ventilation Solutions Ltd

With over 200 new medical products added to its range, a visit to the Steroplast stand to discover what’s new is essential. Airway management, diagnostics, patient handling, consumables, emergency first aid and infection control are just some of the products you’ll find on the stand.

Stand ........................................................... J23

Surf & Turf Instant Shelters will once again be exhibiting its large range of instant shelters and accessories. A large range of grades and sizes is available and the company is the preferred supplier to emergency services who have a need to utilise every inch of space in their response or scene of crime vehicles. Branding and printing are available.

Stand ........................................................... A78

TVS Ltd is developing a new machine to improve firefighter safety during ventilation ops. The company is also a distributor for Unifire specialist Univent chainsaws, with carbide tipped and diamond chains that can tackle a wide variety of material. A new Debolite and Pokador branch/nozzle range will also be launched at the show. Come along for a friendly no hassle chat!

Stand ........................................................... J20

www.steroplast.co.uk

STIHL Ltd

www.surfturf.co.uk

See the new STIHL GS 461 Concrete Saw, a powerful and easy to use tool that cuts concrete and masonry up to 40cm deep – ideal for cutting vents.

Also on show is the STIHL Rescue Saw, plus the company’s advanced new TS 480i Cut-off Saw and extremely robust cutting wheel.

Stand ........................................................... L38

Survitec Group

www.stihl.co.uk

Strongs Plastic Products Ltd Strongs Plastic Products Ltd will be exhibiting vehicle bodies now accepted by all fire and rescue vehicle manufacturers. The products offer such benefits as: impact resistance, lightweight body, low maintenance, ease of repair, chemical resistance, improved visibility and sound insulation, heat resistance and lower running costs. They are also 100 percent recyclable.

Stand .......................................................... G36 www.strongs.co.uk

Stryker

www.tacticalventilationsolutions.com

When safety is critical, there can be no margin for error. The response has to be both fast and effective.

Survitec Group is committed to providing a comprehensive range of products, services and solutions specifically designed for the emergency services that can be relied upon in the most challenging and hostile environments.

Stand ........................................................... L28 www.survitecgroup.com

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www.kameleone.com

Survivalaids UK has established itself as a trusted source and supply partner for a wide range of UK and international customers and with the Plano range of storage, all weather protection and medical boxes, the company is offering a unique storage solution for the whole range of emergency service users.

Stand .......................................................... N69

Talking Headsets Ltd

www.survivalaids.com

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http://ems.stryker.co.uk

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Supacat is an innovative engineering and design house that has a pedigree of producing and supporting all terrain specialist vehicles for use in harsh environments. With over 1000 defence vehicles in service worldwide, the company is now diversifying its vehicle engineering skills into other sectors, including emergency services, marine, oil and gas and offshore renewable energy.

Stand ........................................................... F63

Tactical Medic – Bicycle Patrol With the successful development of partnerships with the police and other emergency services internationally both tactical medicine and bicycle patrol is evolving. ESTI and PSC lead this field.

Time being a crucial factor in survival now sees medics (medically trained personnel) entering the hostile area and emergency responders on bicycles.

Stand ........................................................... P22

www.supacat.com

www.esti.ie

Supply Plus Limited

Tactical Training Centre

Supply Plus Ltd is a supplier of specialised fire and safety equipment, manufactured under the brands AS Fire & Safety, Bayley and Collins Youldon. The company’s range of products include ladders, gantry systems, roller shutters, storage systems and hosereels. The brands Supply Plus produces are entirely manufactured in the UK to exacting standards.

Stand .......................................................... D71

The nationally approved (College of Policing) firearms and multi-functional training facility is available for police and non-police organisations looking to develop firearms, leadership and decision making skills. Training modules available include firearms, leadership and decision making skills.

Stand ........................................................... L53

www.supplyplus.com

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The French company Tair Kameleone has been involved in the development and production of cases for electronic and radio communication products for the past 15 years. The company’s reputation in the marketplace is based on its close understanding of its customers and their needs and objectives. Once these are understood, Tair works hard to find the most suitable solution. Tair Kameleone is proud to work with some big names in the industry, such as Alcatel, Ingencio, Motorola and Cassidian – some for over 10 years. The company is currently dedicating its energies on developing the best cases for TETRAPOL and TETRA mobile products.

Stand ........................................................... B32

Survival Aids (UK) Ltd

Stryker EMS makes products not only for the safety and security of patients, but with ergonomic design to help reduce the risk of back and shoulder injury for the healthcare professional. Come and find out more – the company looks forward to welcoming you on Stand C22.

Stand ........................................................... C22

Supacat Limited

Tair Kameleone

Talking Headsets is a leading provider in the field of communication solutions. The company prides itself on having the latest, most sophisticated passive and electronic hearing protection, head safety equipment, two-way communications headsets and wireless hands-free full-duplex communications for your commercial needs, regardless of the industrial sector. Its products and solutions cover a broad industry spectrum: aviation, sports and recreation, emergency services, defence and security, energy and utilities, construction, oil and gas, mining and marine.

Stand .......................................................... H43 www.talkingheadsets.co.uk

TenCate Protective Fabrics TenCate Protective Fabrics is world market leader with the lightest and strongest fabrics for fire turnout gear. Many firefighter crews around the world are enjoining the protection of TenCate fabrics – from Shropshire, New York, to Amsterdam, Montreal and more. TenCate has put its innovative fabrics and systems through the most stringent and rigorous tests. The outcome is clear.

With TenCate Fabrics your turnout gear is lighter and more comfortable to wear, has a longer wear life and reduces heat stress.

Stand .......................................................... H39 www.tencate.com

www.tacticaltrainingcentre.com

Terberg DTS UK Ltd Terberg DTS Fire and Rescue Division is the premier sales and support solution for the UK fire industry. Offering new and used sales, vehicle hire, service and parts for the full range of military and civilian fire appliances and covering all manufacturers, Terberg has the solution for your equipment needs.

Stands ....................................... D72 & OS420 www.terbergdts.co.uk

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Tracker Network (UK) Ltd

Terrafix will be showing a range of hardware and software products and services. New will be TerraTRACK, a cost effective tracking system.

TerraTRACK will provide the user with real-time access via secure web based portal and a range of benefits and functionality, ie cost savings, full management report forms and vehicle telematics.

Stand ........................................................... E34

TRACKER is the UK’s number one supplier of vehicle tracking services. With nearly 20 years’ experience in the stolen vehicle and telematics industry, the company continues to lead the way.

TRACKER Fleet provides important cost-saving benefits, not just for the short-term by identifying fuel inefficiency, but longer-term by providing valuable insights into driver behaviour.

Stand ........................................................... C25

www.terrafix.co.uk

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)

www.tracker.co.uk

Trailer Vision Ltd

TEEX Emergency Services Training Institute trains more than 81,000 emergency response personnel from all 50 states and more than 40 countries year round. The organisation is known for its customised programmes and hands-on and on-site training. It offers courses in fire fighting, rescue, search and rescue, EMS, HazMat, marine, NIMS/ICS and more.

Stand .......................................................... D30

Trailer Vision Limited will be demonstrating its new 360° ‘look down’ camera system, Omni-Vue™, which eliminates all vehicle blind-spots.

Additionally, the cutting edge company supplies a range of interference free, digital wireless camera systems, which are designed to ensure maximum safety and visibility when reversing or manoeuvring large vehicles.

Stand .......................................................... N55

www.teex.org/fire

www.trailervision.co.uk

TEXPORT

Training 4 Resilience

Joining forces with UK market key player Hunter Apparel, TEXPORT® wants to expand its success.

An impressive 100% market share of professional fire brigades in Austria and customers who include numerous professional fire brigades all over the world, highlight the growing importance of the company’s role as a high quality manufacturer.

Stand ........................................................... L23 www.texport.at

T4R provides resilience and business continuity training solutions for agencies, organisations and communities. The company specialises in the design and delivery of table top exercises that are used to validate plans, develop people as individuals and teams, and test well established procedures. T4R also provides training courses and various topic workshops.

Stand ........................................................... P24 www.training4resilience.co.uk

Thomas Jacks Ltd Thomas Jacks Ltd specialises in the supply of night vision solutions, thermal imagers, overt/covert personal identification beacons, Milspec ChemSticks, laser rangefinders, protective/ballistic eyewear, tactical gear and day optics. Exclusive UK distributor/representative for Adventure Lights, Cobra Optics, Guide Infrared, Hazard4, Illumiglow, L-3 Warrior Systems, Pulsar, QuiqLite, SwatScope, WileyX and Yukon.

Stand .......................................................... D21 www.thomasjacks.co.uk

tms Support Solutions Ltd tms Support Solutions Ltd is a Lincolnshirebased technical publications, software development and technical training company. At The Emergency Services Show this year it will be showcasing its Computer Based Maintenance Assistant (CBMA), a suite of maintenance supportability tools, along with ‘trapper’, its asset management module.

Stand ......................................................... M45 www.tmsss.com

Tracerlite Tracerlite is launching its range of duty boots into the European Market. The company’s mission is to build environmentally sustainable, lightweight performance footwear that combines function and fit. Tracerlite’s range includes duty boots, police public order boots and structural fire boots suitable for urban SAR and technical rescue. Distribution opportunities available.

Stand ............................................................ N3 www.tracerlite.eu

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Trakm8 Trakm8 is a leading technology provider; designer and developer of GPRS based hardware and software to the vehicle tracking and security market. Trakm8’s products allow vehicles and drivers to be monitored, allowing organisations to manage deliveries and services, or track stolen vehicles down to five metres. Trakm8 will be showcasing its new fuel saving solution, which is designed to reduce a fleet’s CO2 emissions and save money off its fuel bill.

Stand .......................................................... N39 www.trakm8.com

Transvend Ltd Transvend is a specialist in the design and manufacture of hot drinks water boilers for automotive applications, ranging from command and support vehicles to frontline appliances. The issues of ‘staff welfare’, ‘duty of care’ and ‘health and safety’ are very important in today’s workplace and Transvend has a range of compact, efficient hot drinks units to suit all applications.

Stand ........................................................... C33 www.transvend.co.uk

TSI Flowmeters Ltd TSI Flowmeters Ltd is the number one supplier of flow meters to UK fire and rescue services. The safety of operational firefighters is enhanced through use of flow meters, thereby reducing risk when fire fighting. Fire ground water management is improved through use of flow meters.

Stand ........................................................... A74

U UK Power Networks UK Power Networks Public Safety Team can provide guidance to emergency service providers on how to stay safe when attending emergency incidents involving electricity networks. The team aims to raise awareness of the potential dangers of coming into contact with the electricity network (overhead lines, underground cables and substations) and to support safe working practices.

Stand ........................................................... P72 www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk

UKRO UKRO was formed to address the diversity of complex technical rescues that emergency services are required to undertake. Its vision is to set the standards for technical rescue through national challenges, which then supports services in delivering to that standard through educational opportunities, which ultimately improves outcomes for casualties.

Stand ......................................................... Z242 www.ukro.org

UK Trade & Investment DSO UK Trade & Investment Defence & Security Organisation supports UK companies to export. It provides the essential government-to-government dimension to help the UK security industry to build and maintain relationships with overseas customers. It also provides support to industry to ensure products and services are promoted effectively to meet customer requirements.

Stand ............................................................ D4 www.ukti.gov.uk/dso

Unifire Ltd Unifire is a leading manufacturer of high performance rescue equipment. The company’s portfolio of positive pressure fans, ventilation saws, rescue saws, smoke machines, coring drills, confined space blowers, customer service, and support sets the standard for professionalism and customer satisfaction.

Stand ............................................................. P6 www.unifireusa.com

UKSAR Medical Group United Kingdom Search and Rescue is a collection of committees and working groups set up in its present form by Government in 2001 to coordinate interaction between the main statutory and voluntary agencies involved in search and rescue and to advise the government on search and rescue issues.

Stand ......................................................... Z125 www.dft.gov.uk/mca

www.tsi.ie

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A-Z OF EXHIBITORS | 49 University of Wolverhampton The School of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Wolverhampton is one of eight academic schools within the university, with nearly 4000 students per year. Visit Stand G37 to find out more about the university’s MSc Emergency Planning Resilience and Response; and Postgraduate Certificate Management of Passenger Transport Emergency Incidents.

Stand .......................................................... G37 www.wlv.ac.uk

V Varlink Limited Varlink is a specialist distributor of mobile computing and data capture products. The company’s long standing successful partnership with Trimble means that it is confident that its rugged handhelds and tablet PCs give users everything they need to complete jobs in harsh, challenging environments. View the Trimble range on the stand.

Stand ........................................................... P20

Vimpex Ltd

ESS this year is a big one for Vimpex Ltd who will be teaming up with ISG to officially launch the new X-380 thermal imager onto the UK market.

Also on display will be the company’s unique 110V Suitcase Silent Inverter Generator, TNT and Ogura hydraulic rescue tools and Pacific Helmets as well as a selection of its other rescue, fire fighting and ambulance sector products.

Stands ........................................... A6 & OS92 www.rescue-tools.co.uk

Vocal Ltd As one of the world’s leading providers of resilient communication solutions, including emergency notification, incident management, messaging and business continuity resources, Vocal has innovation led by attention to detail and customer care at the heart of its development.

Stand ........................................................... P30 www.vocal.co.uk

Volvo Car UK

www.varlink.co.uk

VectorCommand Ltd Used internationally by many emergency services, the Command Support System is rapidly becoming the event management tool of choice to manage both planned events and unplanned incidents in an increasingly broad range of sectors.

Stand ........................................................... L55 www.emergencycommandsystem.com

VersarPPS VersarPPS is a leading UK manufacturer of decontamination equipment and PPE, supplying the emergency services with bespoke HazMat solutions. For over 65 years, VersarPPS has continued to develop its new products, and will be launching an exciting range of new products over the next 12 months.

Stand ........................................................... J42

Volvo cars have been supporting the emergency services in the UK for over 50 years. Volvo Car UK is pleased to be attending The Emergency Services Show 2013, to showcase some of its current products and offers.

Stand .......................................................... H60 www.volvocars.com

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Volvo Group UK Ltd Volvo Trucks offers a vast range of commercial vehicles for the emergency services, from the tough and durable FL and FE to the highly-flexible FM. All are available with a large range of cabs, trims and horsepower ratings. Volvo also offers competitive leasing agreements and a range of maintenance services.

Stand ...................................................... OS414 www.volvotrucks.co.uk

www.ppsgb.com

Viewbrite Europe Ltd Viewbrite Europe Ltd is launching the highly reflective Collapsible Traffic Cone at ESS2013. It is used extensively in the US by first responders, including NYPD, Washington State Fire Department and the US Army. Redesigned to European Standards, these innovative cones are easily deployed, collapsing almost flat – saving much needed space in the back of vehicles.

Stand .......................................................... N29 www.viewbrite.co.uk

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WAS (Vehicles) UK Ltd WAS Group is Europe’s largest convertor of ambulances and emergency vehicles, which produces over 1000 vehicle conversions per year and operates from three modern factories. The company employs over 600 staff in 15 locations throughout Europe. WAS (Vehicles) UK Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary and was established in 2001.

Stand ........................................................ OS21 www.wietmarscher.de

WASP Barcode Technologies WASP Barcode Technologies provides barcode based solutions for business and emergency services. Products include stock control, asset tracking, time and attendance, barcode scanners, barcode printers, barcode software, and Point-ofSale (ePOS) systems. Barcode based tracking solutions from WASP help small business owners manage their companies more efficiently with improved productivity.

Stand .......................................................... H35 www.waspbarcode.co.uk

Water Direct Ltd Water Direct is the UK’s foremost provider of quality assured alternative and emergency drinking water supply services, operating 24/7/365 should the piped supply fail or be inadequate. Services include: resilience planning, emergency deployment of bottled water, tankers and static tanks. Also planned supply services with temporary supply infrastructure.

Stand ........................................................... E29 www.water-direct.co.uk

WaterJel Europe LLP Water-Jel Technologies has, for more than 30 years, been a world market leader in emergency pre-hospital burn care. Water-Jel burn dressings are the first choice of professional medical and rescue civilian and military personnel worldwide for the effective and efficient management of their patients with severe burn injury in the emergency setting.

Stand ............................................................ D9 www.waterjel.net

Webasto Thermo & Comfort UK Ltd The Webasto range of air conditioning, climate control, water and air heaters ensures the operational readiness of blue light crews, even in extreme temperatures. Webasto products provide a better driving experience, increased vehicle and crew efficiency. The company’s product range is supported by a unique 24/7 nationwide repair and maintenance service.

Stand ......................................................... M22 www.webasto.com

Weber Rescue UK Ltd

GORE-TEX® fabrics, the firefighters’ choice.

GORE-TEX® fabrics offer the incomparably unique combination of waterproofness, breathability and durability. This means that firefighters are kept dry and the danger of heat stress is considerably reduced. Total protection can only be achieved by the unique properties of GORE-TEX® fabrics.

Stand ........................................................... M6

Weber Rescue UK is considered the complete rescue supplier, offering the comprehensive range of Weber Rescue Systems hydraulic equipment, airbags and essential rescue accessories. The company’s range of dedicated ‘E-Force’ battery rescue tools has revolutionised the market with its lightweight, compact and flexible design. The Weber Rescue UK team will be on hand to demonstrate the essential part these battery tools have to play in the demanding rescue market.

Stand ........................................................ OS37

www.gore-workwear.co.uk

www.weberrescueuk.com

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50 | A-Z OF EXHIBITORS West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 5.3 million people in Coventry, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Birmingham and the Black Country. The trust’s two Emergency Operations Centres receive almost 3000 999 calls a day. A staff of just over 4000 staff use over 800 vehicles to respond to the one million calls received every year.

Stands ........................................... OS1 & P10 www.wmas.nhs.uk

West Midlands Fire Service Members of the West Midlands Fire Service Technical Rescue Unit will be on hand to show at first hand the specialist equipment and knowledge they have to assist incident commanders when managing the rescue of large animals by demonstrating the use of lifting beams and slings together with the benefit of using this equipment, which enables the user to operate it from outside the immediate risk area away from the animal.

The team will also discuss bariatric patient recovery and the hazards and level of risk associated with the weight and location of bariatric casualties.

West Midlands Fire Service has adopted a policy of providing assistance to other agencies utilising its specialist resources. In partnership with manufacturers, WMFS has become a lead player in the research and development of this type of incident.

Stand ........................................................... P67

Wiltshire Police DTU Wiltshire Police Driver Training Unit is fully committed to providing training tailored to the needs of police officers and to all other emergency services. All courses are competency based and evidenced to meet National Occupational Standards. The training centre is based at Wiltshire Police headquarters in Devizes.

Stand ......................................................... Z219 www.wiltshire.police.uk

Winsted Ltd Winsted is a worldwide leading manufacturer of control room furniture. The company’s comprehensive range combines seamlessly to deliver modular solutions for the demands of any control room operation. From a single workstation to a complete control room, Winsted can provide the ideal solution. The company also offers a free consultation and design service.

Stand ........................................................... J32

Wm Sugden & Sons Ltd, established in 1869, will be attending The Emergency Services Show 2013 to support existing customers, to introduce potential clients to its sales team and to demonstrate its capabilities in offering a variety of services and business solutions tailored to all of its customers’ needs. The company has recently been awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2013 for International Trade.

Stand ........................................................... C13 www.wm-sugden.co.uk

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WMFS Charity Shop actively supports The Fire Fighters Charity, the UK national charity for the fire and rescue service community.

Stand ......................................................... Z203

WH Bence (Coachworks) Ltd WH Bence Coachworks Ltd has been manufacturing specialist vehicles since 1983 from its factory in Yate near Bristol. The company specialises in vehicles for the emergency services including Type B fire appliances, command and control vehicles and other mobile vehicle solutions.

Stand ........................................................... J52 www.whbence.co.uk

Whisper Power BV Quality Dutch designed compact fixed and variable speed diesel and hybrid generator systems, battery chargers, sine inverters, combis, AGM and gel batteries, Lithium ion power packages, high power AC and DC alternators, DC to DC converters.

Stand ........................................................ OS80 www.whisperpower.com

www.ykkeurope.com

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YPO

Wm Sugden & Sons Ltd

WMFS Charity Shop

www.wmsf.net

YKK offers an extensive range of zippers, textile and plastic, and snap and button fastening solutions. The company provides fasteners that are fire retardant, airtight, watertight, gastight, antistatic, weldable, UV resistant and heavy duty.

Also ask about YKK’s selection of safety opening systems, either for quick opening or limited access.

Stand .......................................................... H12

www.winsted.com

www.wmfs.net

Members of the West Midlands Fire Service Rope Rescue Team will carry out a demonstration at the show. The team regularly attends incidents where their rope rescue skills are put to the test and they have the resilience in the team to be able to attend more than one incident at a time should this be necessary. Assistance, if requested, is also provided to neighbouring fire and rescue services. The team also puts its skills to good use by competing at both national and international events.

Stand .......................................................... OS5

YKK (UK) Ltd

YPO has been providing savings to the public sector since 1974. The organisation provides access to over 100 fully compliant contracts and 30,000 best value products, with support from its team of procurement experts. YPO’s range includes PPE, stationwear, uniforms, smoke alarms, insurance, energy, furniture, ICT equipment, office supplies and vehicles.

Stand ........................................................... A70 www.ypo.co.uk

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Woodway Engineering Ltd With over 30 years’ experience as both a Whelen Master Distributor and a manufacturer of high quality automotive audible and visual warning systems, Woodway’s reputation for providing high quality products with excellent service has developed a loyal customer base both in the UK and abroad.

Stand .......................................................... H57 www.woodwayengineering.com

Y Yamaha Motor (UK) Ltd Yamaha has been engineering professional quality vehicles and motorised products since 1955 – the company’s reputation for quality is enviable.

Whether you respond on a motorway or mountain, through waves or woodland, Yamaha has a solution that helps you get to the scene quickly and safely with the equipment you need.

Stand ........................................................... B30

Zodiac Milpro UK Limited Zodiac Milpro has been at the forefront of the design and manufacture of craft for the emergency services for many years, offering a comprehensive range suitable for swift water rescue, specifically the ERB range and FC Models; also inflatable rescue tracks are available.

Stand .......................................................... H34 http://zodiacmilpro.com

ZOLL Medical UK Ltd ZOLL offers an unmatched array of emergency medical equipment designed to meet the specific demands and extreme conditions that rescuers face every day, whether they are medical directors, administrators, paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, first responders or lay rescuers. The company’s products contribute significantly to the total management of critical care by helping rescuers quickly respond to, diagnose, and treat sudden cardiac arrest and trauma victims.

Stand ............................................................ D5 www.zoll.com

www.yamaha-motor.co.uk

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The frontline against cyber crime IP Performance has been delivering specialised infrastructure solutions and integrating complex network systems since 1994. The company delivers internet/networking services and products as well as professional, certified network management and technical support services – 24 hours a day. IP Performance has built a reputation for technical expertise across a range of technologies, and can demonstrate a history of translating technology into solutions for its customers, improving productivity and efficiency, and delivering a real return on investment.

IP Performance’s clients range from the largest telecommunication service providers, to Blue Chip corporates, to education and local government sectors – and of course the ‘blue light’ services – police, ambulance, and fire and rescue.

The company is fully accredited with a small number of carefully chosen partners, who all deliver secure, reliable, high performance solutions.

In a world where organisations are persistently under threat from cyber-crime the ability to identify the mysterious origins of APTs, phishing attacks, data leakage and modern malware is key.

IT is under constant pressure to ensure the network and the staff are secure and that the business is not compromised.

Customer comments Here is what some of IP Performance’s emergency services customers are saying about the company and its solutions.

“Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is continually looking to ensure it implements best practice when it comes to managing its ICT systems and infrastructure,” says Damian Parkinson, Director of ICT, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. “A key part of this requirement is the maintenance of appropriate security controls to ensure risks are monitored and minimised whilst service provision is optimised.

GMFRS identified that monitoring the various systems for unauthorised events is a key part of its security infrastructure and following the evaluation of a number of potential solutions it chose to implement a LogRhythm solution through IP Performance.

“It’s when, not if you will be a victim of a breach.”

“The solution is monitoring the entire ICT infrastructure and is proving to be a very valuable tool in identifying easily suspicious and ‘out of the ordinary’ events, which can then be investigated quickly and effectively. The system is helping GMFRS meet its obligations to maintain security and minimise its risks as it strives to meet and exceed all the requirements of CESG best practice.”

Seamless and efficient Chris Massie, ICT Security Officer, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, said, “By deploying the platform, we have made significant progress in establishing GPG 13 aligned controls. LogRhythm

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and our reseller partner, IP Performance, ensured the deployment process was quick and efficient.

This, coupled with the solution’s intuitive nature, has enabled us to make more progress in the first five days of deployment than we have over the past year using our previous log management tool.

Proactive management “We were looking to implement a solution that would enable the proactive management of our cyber security and IT operations, not just a platform that would tick a compliance box. We attend an average of 24,490 calls a year – and we’re increasingly dependent upon IT infrastructure to manage operations. Since deployment, LogRhythm’s solution has already enabled us to identify and respond to a number of operational issues, which has made the running of our service more seamless and efficient.”

Vikki Shearing, Head of Information Management, Dorset Fire and Rescue Service, said, “By implementing IP Performance’s Becrypt cyber security solutions as part of our programme of measures to connect to GCF (the Government Secure Intranet Convergence Framework), we have a range of solutions that meet differing staff requirements to protect various levels of sensitive data. Using one supplier for all these levels is not only easier to manage, but cost effective, and it has enabled us to meet our deadline to have the system ready before the Olympics.”

LogRhythm is the leader in cyber threat defence,

detection and response. It provides unparalleled compliance automation and assurance as well as operational intelligence to Global 2000 organisations, government agencies, mid-sized businesses and MSSPs worldwide. The company has received numerous awards and recognition, including being designated a ‘Leader’ in Gartner’s 2013 Magic Quadrant.

LogRhythm delivers the visibility and insight needed to detect, defend against and respond to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, efficiently meet compliance requirements and proactively respond to operational challenges. It uniquely analyses and manages network, host, file and user activity data in a highly scalable, integrated solution. Its innovative log management and SIEM 2.0 solution detects the previously undetectable, delivers powerful forensics and provides actionable intelligence.

Ensure compliance with LogRhythm, including a myriad of mandates such as PCI DSS, NERC CIP, GLBA, FISMA, HIPAA, SOX and GPG 13.

Best technologies available The range of technologies supplied by IP Performance, and the solutions the company facilitates, provide the ultimate in performance, security, visibility and control for the data networks

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EXHIBITOR FOCUS | 53 of today and tomorrow. The company believes it has chosen the best technologies available to address the IT issues facing organisations such as service providers, universities, local government, healthcare, ‘blue light’ emergency services and indeed any business where data communications are critical.

“To find out how your organisation can benefit from a leading solution to defend against cyber threats, detect and respond in time, visit IP Performance on Stand B41.”

IP Performance works with a small group of carefully selected partners, all chosen for their product portfolio, which it believes represents the best performance and value for money in its sector, from the network core to the network edge. These vendor partners include: Alcatel-Lucent, Allot Communications, Barracuda Networks, Becrypt, Blue Cat Networks, Blue Coat Systems, Egress Software Technologies, Emerson Network Power|Avocent, Evidian, Juniper Networks, LogRhythm, Meru Networks, Riverbed Technology, Titus Labs and Xangati.

Comprehensive solutions and services The company has invested heavily in training for its personnel to ensure that it is able to offer first class support for any deployment, from the initial consultation, through installation and integration and on into the support phase, supplied by IP Performance’s 24 x 7 x 365 Technical Assistance Centre.

IP Performance takes pride in its ability to offer a truly comprehensive solutions and services portfolio, bringing to the table wide-ranging technology skills in fixed and wireless networks product expertise. The company’s solutions deliver precisely what its customers need, regardless of time and place. It understands the day-to-day realities of its customers’ businesses and offers services tailored to their requirements. Whatever challenges the future may bring, you can be assured that IP Performance will provide the services and technology solutions 24 x 7 x 365.

Managed services IP Performance provides a 24 x 7 x 365 remote network management service. It covers both centralised Network Operation Centre (NOC) and field operation activities, such as corrective and preventive services, network and site maintenance and spare part management, and also addresses such related support services as software release management and performance reporting.

Commissioning and provisioning Working for service providers and business alike, IP Performance has gained the experience needed to integrate a very wide range of different networks.

The company’s planning phase takes into account required applications and projected traffic. Once it has established exactly how your new network should be managed, the company installs and commissions rapidly, leading to an efficient and tightly controlled test and acceptance phase. You'll see a wide range of previously separate network elements brought together quickly, ready to accept network traffic.

Consultancy With a market that continues to develop and change at an increasingly rapid rate, IP Performance recognises the challenges faced by its customers. The company therefore provides an extensive range of consultancy services to aid the smooth implementation of customer focused solutions, as well as vendor specific consultancy,

which is designed to ensure that specific products are performing optimally and that configurations truly reflect the required environment.

IP Performance’s skilled consultants provide consultancy services for the majority of products within the company’s portfolio. Its dedicated team are highly skilled and, just as importantly, have hands-on product experience. Whether it is the installation, configuration or management of your chosen product solution, IP Performance can assist, resulting in a faster, trouble-free deployment.

Maintenance and support ITIL Service Management Best Practice is the starting point of IP Performance support. The company’s 24 x 7 x 365 staffed service desk gives customers direct access to a qualified technical support team and a support portal. A remote support service provides a network maintenance program and software support that keeps you up to date, while remote technical support experts offer rapid response, diagnosis and resolution. As a result, maintenance costs are lower and you’ll know you have the most recent release.

A range of spares management options are available, dramatically reducing inventory investment capital and recurring operation expenses and safeguarding availability using a repair and exchange service. Onsite support is also available, protecting mission-critical networks and maximising availability and reliability.

IP Performance guarantees quick and effective onsite help from technical support specialists who can address your operational issues.

IP Performance offers its customers a range of reporting and analysis services. Service Level Agreements require regular reports detailing activities and the statistics associated with SLA conformance. For example, reports may detail the time a case was opened or closed, a description of the problem and the resolution. The trends over a period of time can be reported and analysed.

IP Performance is registered with and certified to both ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems and ISO 27001:2005 Security Management Systems compliance. www.ip-performance.co.uk

Visit IP Performance on Stand B41.

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Annie, Annie, can you hear me Annie?

The story of Resusci Anne and the next chapter that will begin at the Emergency Services Show…

With over 50 years’ experience in the field of resuscitation training, Laerdal Medical is looking forward to introducing the new Resusci Anne QCPR to the emergency services community.

Quality debrief with detailed measurement on performance.

Resusci Anne’s story is inextricably linked to the birth of modern resuscitation and her legacy continues to inspire the company’s mission, Helping Save Lives.

It is estimated that over 300 million people worldwide have been trained on the iconic Resusci Anne manikin and while you may find many imitations of her, innovation and quality are her hallmarks, which set her apart from the rest.

The new Resusci Anne QCPR and Resusci Baby QCPR manikins are set to transform the quality of CPR training in the future. The ability to measure and assess the quality of CPR with meaningful feedback that guides continuous improvement and retention of this critical skill, defines both the new range of Laerdal’s CPR training and therapy solutions and the company’s commitment to support all healthcare professionals who work in the field of resuscitation.

Quality CPR matters More and more, research continues to show that the quality of CPR delivered to a patient in cardiac arrest has a direct impact on the patient’s outcome.

Compressing at the proper rate, to the proper

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depth, with minimised interruptions has been shown to increase the chances of survival with favourable outcomes (many times meaning not just Return of Spontaneous Circulation, but survival to discharge with neurological function intact). In addition, the body of evidence is growing that highlights a link between feedback during CPR training and during actual resuscitations and quality of CPR delivered, showing that having realtime feedback on performance helps improve the acquisition and maintenance of psychomotor skills used in CPR. Optimal CPR training with enhanced measurement and feedback.

The Laerdal resuscitation line has been significantly improved with enhanced measurement and feedback capabilities.

Resusci Anne QCPR and Resusci Baby QCPR are now enhanced with the new SimPad SkillReporter, which SimPad SkillReporter: practice to with its intuitive perfection with real-time CPR graphics, easy-tofeedback. follow guidance, multi-manikin overview and CPR data log, provides a comprehensive training solution in terms of both real-time practice and post-practice de-briefing.

Assessment and guidance on CPR improvement.

Linking CPR training to therapy The guidelines are clear in defining the parameters of quality CPR for the improvement of outcomes and yet the challenge of implementing them consistently throughout the Chain of Survival still remains. Quality CPR skills require regular practice for effective retention, yet pressures on available time and resource at an organisational level can make this hard to achieve. Other factors, such as variances in chest stiffness, can compromise the quality of CPR. How is the professional responder sure that he or she is reaching the correct depth?

CPRMeter™.

Training on the new QCPR range of manikins with the SimPad SkillReporter software ensures that training is to the correct guideline standards, but when the situation is real, the CPRMeter™, through identical visual real-time feedback on the essential parameters of CPR, provides that continuity of quality performance achieved in training, ensuring that CPR is to the highest quality and survival chances are optimal.

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EXHIBITOR FOCUS | 55 Philips FR3 – a quality CPR and defibrillation solution all-in-one.

The partnership between Philips and Laerdal has been a long and successful one. The FR3 with CPRMeter™ is the result of a collaborative effort and a desire to bring together both companies’

expertise in their respective fields into a market leading AED solution designed to strengthen the Chain of Survival.

The HeartStart FR3 significantly reduces deployment time by eliminating steps to help you start delivery of the right therapy – CPR or defibrillation – on your patient faster.

• Automatically powers on by opening the FR3 carry case so you can focus on pad placement from the start.

• Peel & place SMART Pads III. There’s no foil pouch to open when the pads are pre-connected.

• Receive patient-specific guidance with Philips SMART CPR for the most appropriate initial therapy – CPR or defibrillation – even for shockable rhythms.

• Minimise CPR interruptions and speed shock delivery with Philips Quick Shock Technology.

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The integrated CPRMeter™ ensures that Guideline compliant CPR can be delivered.

The HeartStart FR3 solution helps you respond to a paediatric cardiac arrest faster.

• No need to change pads. Just use the same SMART Pads III for adults and children.

• Insert the Infant/Child Key to automatically decrease the defibrillation therapy and implement the configured infant/child CPR protocols.

Philips and Laerdal will be jointly presenting their CPR and AED solutions at The Emergency Services Show 2013, Stand M34, from 25-26 September, at the NEC, Birmingham. www.laerdal.co.uk

Located at Stand M34, the new Resusci Anne and Resusci Baby with QCPR manikins will be available for visitors to try out their CPR skills and see how the facilitation of real-time feedback on the core parameters of CPR (compression depth, release, rate, ventilation rate and volume) allows responders to measure and assess their performance for improvement and retention of this important skill.

Also be in with a chance to win an iPad Mini.

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LED Lenser – Light Engineering Perfected In the pursuit of perfection LED Lenser leads the way. Like many of the very best German marques, from high-end cars to renowned household white goods, LED Lenser’s outstanding products are trusted to deliver supreme reliability and performance again and again.

This exceptional reputation has been hard earned over a sustained number of years and across many important sectors. It’s no coincidence therefore that many police, fire, and ambulance personnel, together with search and rescue teams across the UK and internationally, select a LED Lenser as their light of choice.

“With all of these product innovations LED Lenser once again shows that its commitment to the emergency services is as strong as ever.”

The desire to produce the very best lighting instrument possible, combined with a passion to push the boundaries of light technology, has resulted in what LED Lenser refers to as Light Engineering. This Light Engineering combines renowned German know-how with the latest technologies and award winning design to deliver a level of light and quality of product that is simply breath taking.

All about quality LED Lenser’s hand-held torches and head lamps are all about quality – quality materials, quality technologies, quality engineering, quality aftercare and most of all quality optics. Just like the very best brands, LED Lenser chooses to spend time and resource developing proprietary technologies and combining these with the very best German engineering. It is a sign of the LED Lenser success story that competitors today try to emulate and compare their products to a LED Lenser when trying to push their own torches. However, just like the famous recent Volkswagen ‘it’s like a Golf’ advertisements, many will testify that if it doesn’t say LED Lenser on the outside then it’s definitely not a LED Lenser on the inside.

And what is on the inside is a host of outstanding technologies that truly sets LED Lenser apart.

The SEO3 features three energy efficient LEDs.

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Outstanding technologies Leading the way is LED Lenser’s patented Advanced Focus System™ optics, which combines lens and reflector to bring the advantages of both into one system enabling spot or flood beam selection. Combined with single-handed Speed Focus™, the Advanced Focus System™ optics deliver a wide homogenous flood beam for close up visibility or a stunning sharply focused spot beam for long distance lighting.

Energy options Smart Light Technology™ (SLT) is another exciting innovation from The LED Lenser stable.

Meeting the needs for different lighting solutions for different situations and environments, this technology embeds a pre-programmed microchip into the torch. This microchip brings the torch to life by enabling a choice of two energy usage options (Energy Saving and Constant Current), three lighting sequences (Professional, Easy and Defence) across up to eight different light options, including Power, Boost, Low Power, Dim, Blink, Morse, SOS and Defence Safety Strobe – all via the press of a single switch. Now that really is Smart!

The SEO5 features patented AFS optics.

Battery technology Another recent technological innovation in the LED Lenser arsenal is Ytrion Battery Technology™, which mimics hybrid car battery technology. This latest LED Lenser innovation takes rechargeable torch technology to a new level.

Specifically developed to optimise performance, this newly developed Ytrion Battery Technology can be found in two of the latest additions to the LED Lenser range – The LED Lenser M17R and the LED Lenser P17R. These smart new handheld torches feature the latest CREE® LED light chip, the patented LED Lenser Advanced Focus System™ for spot to flood beam lighting and the aforementioned Smart Light Technology™.

The M17R really packs a powerful punch. It’s 850-lumen output when combined with the Advanced Focus System™ results in a light that will shine for up to an amazing 450m. On the low power setting (120-lumens), an incredible day and a half (36 hours) burn time is easily achieved. It features the newly developed Fast Action Switch™ for instant light programme selection, and the ingenious Floating Charge System PRO™, which provides a wear-free magnetic contact and easy

The SEO7R with OptiSense is rechargeable.

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The F1 is small and compact yet delivers a seriously impressive amount of light.

fuss-free charging (no need to remove the battery for charging). The Ytrion battery can be fully charged in an astonishing 2.5 hours. The M17R is supplied with a heavy duty belt clip and charging cradle, all in a bespoke durable case for storage and transportation.

High performance torch The P17R is likewise a very high performance torch, which has been specifically calibrated to deliver exceptionally long burn times. Its full 400lumen output discharge cycle can be delivered for around 10 hours of use. However, on a low power setting (50-lumens) this masterpiece of engineering will keep shining for nearly two full days (42 hours) without recharge. It likewise features the Floating Charge System PRO™, so is the ideal choice for those who value energy efficient, rechargeable and long-lasting LED lighting. The P17R is supplied with a heavy-duty belt clip and charging cradle, all in a smart stylish gift box.

These revolutionary new Xtreme torches will be able to deliver supreme illumination, reliability and performance, in the toughest of work environments.

The M17R and P17R can hardly be classed as pocket sized. However, another recent addition to the portfolio that can be described as just that is the LED Lenser F1. Only 88mm long and generating a seriously impressive 400-lumens, the LED Lenser F1 is the next evolution in LED lighting. Small and compact yet delivering a seriously impressive amount of light, the F1 incorporates Smart Light Technology™, is IPX8 rated so is waterproof to 2.5m and is supplied with a variable clip, interchangeable tactical front ring to enable glass

breakage and has integrated roll protection. This beautiful mini light powerhouse is destined to be a firm favourite with emergency services.

Hands-free lighting LED Lenser hasn’t forgotten head lamps either.

The recently introduced SEO Series of head lamps elevate hands-free lighting to a new dimension with their contemporary styling, fashionable colours and high technology features.

“LED Lenser’s outstanding products are trusted to deliver supreme reliability and performance again and again.”

SEO Head Lamps (Spirit–Enthusiasm– Originality) are the embodiment of cool yet functional lighting. As expected from LED Lenser these head lamps are robustly constructed, with an eye-catching design, and feature world renowned technologies, with each lamp precisely weighted to ensure maximum comfort during extended use.

High-powered white and red LEDs are integrated into each SEO model, enabling the option of bright white homogenous light, or an anti-glare red light, to aid and protect night vision. The range comprises three models – the SEO3, which features

three energy efficient white LEDs and a red LED, with a fixed focus lens and directional lighting.

It produces a light output of 90-lumens from three AAA alkaline batteries (included), and includes LED Lenser’s Smart Light Technology™ (SLT) – Power, Low Power, Signal.

The SEO5, which incorporates one CREE® Power LED light chip, raises the lumen output to 180-lumens from three AAA alkaline batteries (included), has SLT, plus the addition of LED Lenser’s patented Advanced Focus System™ (APS), which provides the option of either flood beam or a sharply focused spot beam.

The SEO5 also has the very useful facility of directional lighting with the lamp head being able to swivel within an angle of 90 degrees.

The SEO7R rechargeable head lamp completes the range, with a CREE® Power LED light chip producing The P17R has been specifically a stunning 220calibrated to deliver exceptionally lumens, with its long burn times. power supply generated from a Lithium battery pack via a mains/USB charger. With SLT, AFS and directional lighting, it also incorporates LED Lenser’s innovative Optisense™ Active Light Measurement Technology where light output adjusts automatically to the required level.

All models incorporate a handy transport lock to prevent the head lamp accidentally switching on, and feature an anti-allergic, washable, and replaceable headband designed for comfort. SEO head lamps are the ideal hands-free companions.

Commitment to the emergency services With all of these product innovations LED Lenser once again shows that its commitment to the emergency services is a strong as ever. Pop along to the LED Lenser stand to see for yourself. www.ledlenser.co.uk

Visit LED Lenser on Stand J40. www.facebook.com/ledlenseruk The M17R really packs a powerful punch.

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North Fire takes the lead once more North Fire plc was founded in 2008 by Managing Director Oliver North. In the time since North Fire started, the company has at least doubled in size year on year and now holds an elite supplier status among the vast majority of fire and rescue services throughout the UK and Ireland. At this year’s Emergency Services Show, North Fire takes the role as lead sponsor once again with the official launch of the astounding new articulated turntable ladder, The ‘XS’, from partner Metz Aerials.

North Fire will also be launching the new Austria fire boot from Rosenbauer International, and cementing the now coveted Argus Mi-TIC which, after it’s headlining of last year’s show, has gone on to huge acclaim and success throughout the UK, and the global market. In only nine months, over 300 Mi-TICs have been supplied into the UK fire and rescue services alone.

The new Metz XS June 2013 saw the launch of the new Metz XS articulated turntable ladder at Metz HQ in Karlsruhe, Germany. The launch, attended by over 1000 delegates from around the world, proved to be a huge success and highlighted the blueprint for increased and advanced quality in functionality and performance in the field of turntable ladders and aerial appliances as a whole.

The new XS provides never seen before efficiency with an increased rescue capability over and above any other aerial appliance on the global market. Its speed, maximum outreach, minimum outreach, 450kg rescue cage and unrivalled ladder set and operating system functionality make it an instant hit with aerial operators and rescue teams alike. In conjunction with this, its ease of maintenance, robust design and beautiful styling make it the most enviable tool on the aerial appliance market. And with whole life costs at times circa 50 percent of those

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of an ALP, the financial element proves as strong an asset as its physical ability.

Metz’s world-renowned demonstration engineer Frank Reinhard will be demonstrating a new Metz ‘XF’ (Extra Flat) version of the XS, which stands at less than 3m in height, in the demo area of the show, on Stand OS447.

The Metz B32 The North Fire stand will have a new Metz B32 Aerial Ladder Platform on display, which has proved to be the favourite ALP in countless trials throughout the last two years. North Fire and Metz fully anticipate the most sophisticated unit on the ALP market to become a firm UK market leader with its unrivalled efficiency and stunning aesthetics within the next five years.

The Argus Mi-TIC – the UK fire and rescue services’ favourite thermal imaging camera.

Another huge ‘tick in the box’ to the Metz B32 for the UK is the identical control system to the Metz Turntable Ladder range, providing absolute interoperability between TL and ALP ensuring competencies throughout brigades is seamless on different concepts of Aerial. Every brigade would benefit from a mixture of concepts in the county, one mastering in rescue (TL) and the other in aerial fire fighting (ALP) and with the

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The Rosenbauer HEROS-xtreme helmet, Twister boots and Nautilus submersible pump in action.

ability to change appliances between stations depending on incidents, brigades can now benefit from a mixture of concepts in the knowledge that competencies are maintained and the best tool for the job is available for the task in hand.

The Argus Mi-TIC November 2012’s launch of the now coveted Argus Mi-TIC introduced an ergonomic and ‘game changing’ thermal imaging camera for the front line firefighter to the global market. The Mi-TIC has won almost every trial entered in to since its release and has become almost seamless with a firefighter’s PPE, with the sole intention of increasing and improving frontline firefighter safety without the complexity of gimmicks and unnecessary ‘features’ albeit inclusive of important new facilities such as ‘black box’ video recording features.

More and more foreign imports than ever before have flooded the UK market place in recent years but the famous and proudly British-manufactured thermal imager, the Argus Mi-TIC, has continued to stand alone as a clear, dominant market leader among the British fire and rescue services.

With more than 21 fire and rescue services who have now taken the Mi-TIC in such a short space of time, North Fire is proud to exhibit the Mi-TIC on its stand (C78) to demonstrate exactly why the camera is the number one choice for the UK firefighter.

General Manager, Argus; and Angus Drummond, Senior Vice President of Sales, Argus.

In conjunction with the product experts from North Fire’s partner organisations, the North Fire Team at the show will comprise: Oliver North, Managing Director; Rosalyn Raine, Operations Manager; Ian Robertshaw, Service Manager; and ‘the favourite man on station’– Rory Wilde, Equipment Technician.

Rosenbauer Austria fire boot launch Following five years of almost complete domination in the fire helmet market with the life saving Rosenbauer HEROS-xtreme, Rosenbauer is now happy to launch the new pull on fire boot, the Austria, at The Emergency Services Show.

Rosenbauer’s new TWISTER fire boot has ‘wowed’ brigades nationwide with its bespoke fit BOA lacing system, and for brigades using lace up boots, it has proved dominant in every trial into which it has entered. The new Austria boot will now offer a comfortable, durable, long lasting boot, offering maximum protection possible with the longest life expectancy on the fire boot market, alleviating the current ‘standard’ issue of almost annual replacement.

North Fire is proud to launch the new Austria boot at this year’s ESS and invites PPE mangers and interested officers to try the comfort of the Austria and the Twister on the North Fire stand.

Rosenbauer’s exclusive ESS launch: The new Austria fire boot.

‘Top Brass’ North Fire is happy to announce the attendance of the high ranking personnel from its partners Rosenbauer, Metz and Argus at ESS2013, with the presence of: Hans Detzlhofer, Senior Vice President, Rosenbauer International; Michael Kristeller, General Manger, Metz Aerials; Frank Reinhard, Senior Demonstrations Engineer, Metz Aerials; Marco Himmighoefer, UK Sales Manager, Metz Aerials; John Masheder,

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North Fire plc looks forward to showing fire and rescue services, police forces and ambulance units from across the UK exactly why it is officially the fastest growing vehicle and equipment supplier in today’s market and cordially invites all attendees to stands C78 (inside) and OS447 (outside) for a relaxed discussion or demonstration of any of the world-class range on display. www.north-fire.com

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Specialists in mobile satellite communications technology Henry Walker is Managing Director of Primetech (UK) Ltd, a company specialising in the supply, installation and maintenance of satellite communications and rapid response technology. Before setting up Primetech in 1997, Henry had 17 years’ experience working in the IT industry. Emergency Services Times (EST) spoke to Henry (HW) ahead of The Emergency Services Show 2013.

EST: How long has Primetech been operating in mobile communications technology?

HW: : I founded Primetech back in 1997 with Paul Massey. As a systems integrator, Primetech evolved from a Local Area Network services company into a Wide Area Network services company focusing on wireless networks and subsequently mobile communications, our primary focus being on mobile satellite communications technology.

“With the advent of Ka-band satellite connectivity, the potential for communication, collaboration and interoperability has increased considerably beyond its current incarnation.”

My role is to work closely with our customers, establishing their needs and ensuring that we provide not only practical solutions – but uncomplicated solutions that are robust, field proven and will provide longevity and a quality service – all within budget.

The mobile KASAT trailer.

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Henry Walker, Founder and Managing Director of Primetech UK Ltd.

EST: What are the most popular products that Primetech supplies to the emergency services?

HW: In an emergency, the key consideration is to control and contain the scene. This invariably relies upon the capability to set up communications in a hurry. The speed of technological development is incredible and we are always looking for faster, more resilient, more effective communications that will provide users with an informative view of the incident they are faced with. As a result, our product range has evolved to include technology

that provides a Common Operational Picture (COP) and, with the advent of high-speed satellite broadband, the delivery of high-quality video from, vehicle or tripod mounted camera systems in conjunction with body worn camera units.

EST: How can emergency services benefit from using Primetech’s satellite communications products?

HW: At a major incident, satellite technology provides personnel with access to vital information and supports the flow of key strategic information

At a major incident, satellite technology provides personnel with access to vital information.

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In nearly every major incident in the UK in the past 30 years, the subsequent analysis of actions taken has highlighted improved communications as the main tool for increasing operational effectiveness.

EST: How does ‘secure auto-meshing Wi-Fi technology’ benefit the emergency services?

HW: Auto-meshing portable wireless nodes allow the creation of a secure communications network that can provide true interoperability between services at the flick of a switch. This significantly aids situational awareness. The small wireless units that establish the network can be placed anywhere, creating a network within minutes, which means that not only can one service’s personnel exchange vital information, but so can personnel from other services using Wi-Fi enabled devices such as PDAs, Blackberries or tablet PCs. EST: There are lots of comparisons going on at the moment between Ku and the new Ka band satellite solutions. What are your thoughts on the two offerings?

HW: Put simply, Ka-band satellite technology delivers more bandwidth at a fraction of the cost of the current Ku-band offerings. If you imagine a small mobile VSAT antenna system that can deliver blistering speeds of 8Mbps uploads and 20Mbps downloads using only a 3W BUC – this is exactly what our iNetVu® KA-75V Drive-Away Antenna can achieve. Transparently moving between the beams that cover the entire UK with an automated acquisition process that is equally transparent, it means our clients can be assured that bandwidth will be available irrespective of location.

There are huge advantages to this new technology. Utilising Ka-band means that incident command and other deployments will be able to move beyond simple internet access and e-mail, and provide real-time information sharing, enhanced interoperability and wider public engagement. With the advent of Ka-band satellite connectivity, the potential for communication, collaboration and interoperability has increased considerably beyond its current incarnation.

This really is the future of mobile communications and we are delighted to work with both the manufacturers and satellite operators directly in pioneering this technology in the UK. EST: I understand that you are looking at other ways of extending Primetech’s rapid response offering. How are you doing this?

HW: We are looking at technology that can really advance this area. For instance because of its size and adaptability, the iNetVu® KA-75V Drive-Away Antenna can be mounted on the roof of the smallest vehicle for direct broadband access over any configured satellite. We have already taken it one step further with the production of a mobile KASAT Trailer for the UK market place. This is a multi-purpose communications platform that can be deployed by any driver on a standard UK driving licence using a conventional family saloon.

As a supplier and provider of services to the fire and rescue service, we read with interest the ‘Facing the Future’ report by Sir Ken Knight. Of particular interest was the section on Technology. As you may be aware Primetech is working with the company

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The Primetech stand will feature updates on the company’s Ka-band satellite offering.

ColdCut Systems and is able to supply and install COBRA. Primetech embarked on the relationship with the COBRA product following extensive discussions with the UK prime user of this fire fighting and cutting tool, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and their Chief Fire Officer Martyn Emberson.

As an accredited installer, the COBRA cutting extinguisher system actually complements our technology offering beautifully – by installing COBRA into smaller and faster vehicles, we can provide our fire and rescue service clients with a unique extension to our rapid response technology offering.

We have a reputation for providing pioneering technology and COBRA is a natural addition for us. Fire and rescue services that are currently considering COBRA from an embedded operational perspective will be able to take advantage of our evaluation and training programme, which includes low risk access to a fully operational rapid response vehicle, which is COBRA enabled.

EST: It’s a fast moving industry and very price competitive. How are you able to compete in the market?

HW: It’s hard not to get absorbed in such an exciting industry. The important thing is to read the market and evolve with it – hence our focus on rapid response.

It’s a tough time for everyone but we firmly believe that our customer service is second to none and we are confident we are providing the right technology at a cost that can be accommodated within the tight budgetary constraints the services are faced with. Our client testimonials will support this claim!

EST: What can we expect to see on your stand this year at The Emergency Services Show?

HW: There will be updates on the Ka-band satellite offering and we look forward to the opportunity to discuss the benefits of this technology directly with visitors to our stand.

We will be devoting part of our stand to a new rapid response vehicle (RRV), which is COBRA enabled. Responding to clients’ requests Primetech has developed a de-mountable COBRA system, which will allow the COBRA cutting extinguisher system to be, for example, taken offshore to assist with marine fires. Firefighter safety is paramount and we believe our research and development in this area will assist. We’ve already had lots of interest in the COBRA enabled RRV and are looking forward to demonstrating it at this year’s exhibition.

Visit the Primetech stand, G65, at The Emergency Services Show for an overview of our products for this sector plus the opportunity to try out some of the technology first hand. www.primetech.co.uk

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Going from strength to strength Each year 17,000 emergency professionals trust the Emergency Planning College and the International Fire Training Centre to deliver vital training, consultancy and exercising – supporting them by building confidence, improving skills and helping them to prepare for, and respond to, major incidents and disruptive challenges. These training leaders work side by side with them to help protect their people, their assets and their reputations.

The International Fire Training Centre (IFTC) is a global leader in training, consultancy and education for the fire fighting community worldwide. Located at Durham Tees Valley Airport, the IFTC hosts 10,000 delegates from 80 countries around the world each year, including Canada, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Poland, Libya and Israel.

The International Fire Training Centre (IFTC) is owned by the FTSE-100 specialist, Serco Group plc. IFTC is a vital component of Serco’s fire capability. The strength and breadth of its training services, combined with the operational fire services provided by Serco, make it unique and able to offer a complete solution that is unrivalled across the globe.

Occupying a 20-acre site, IFTC offers the most advanced fire training ground in the world, dedicated to the requirements of firefighters across a range of industries, including aviation, marine, industrial and offshore. The site includes extensive rigs that are unmatched anywhere in the world, including authentic simulators, the UK’s largest confined space rig, and a fleet of fire fighting appliances and aviation vehicles.

Serco’s portfolio encompasses a range of aviation services including air traffic management in Europe, the Middle East and North America; support contracts for RAF Northolt and RAF Brize Norton in the UK; and the management of Scatsta Airport on the Shetland Isles. Serco employs over 400 firefighters in its RFFS operations around the world.

The simulators and confined space rigs can be used to create totally authentic ‘real life’ and real time emergency scenarios, including hot fire and black smoke situations, dual agent burns, kerosene and LPG burns, confined space conditions, chemical spills, and casualty recovery.

More than just training IFTC’s specialists are in demand across the globe, working with numerous organisations to support the creation and maintenance of competent, compliant and cost effective fire fighting services, offering professional support and advice in recruitment, task and resource analysis, and training programme reviews. This blend of directly supporting operational staff in the field with renowned training and exercising skills provides a unique service to its customers.

A UK market leader in innovation, the IFTC: • Uses a versatile ‘iLearn’ learning facility, which allows students to study online at times and locations to suit them. This highly flexible approach provides access to course materials and documents, contact with course trainers and an opportunity to network online with colleagues and other students • Commissioned and developed the first aviation fire and rescue degree programme in the world, creating a professional academic pathway for the industry (in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton)

• Developed and launched the ‘Revalidation of Competence’ programme to create choice for aviation firefighters in the UK • First in the UK to gain City & Guilds accreditation – preparing for EASA with an emphasis on educational standards.

“World class staff, solutions that suit professionals and a willingness to listen, innovate and share best practice.”

The fast pace continues into 2014 with the introduction of a highly sophisticated ADMS Command and Control virtual reality system to create a totally immersive learning experience.

In 2013, IFTC will receive delivery of two Sides S3X appliances equipped with the revolutionary S-Control technology, approved by CNMAS, to both modernise the operational experience for UK students and enable IFTC to be the very first ATP to enter the French aviation market, having gained French DGAC accreditation in 2012.

Well connected IFTC holds many professional accreditations and has forged a number of valuable long-term partnerships: aviation training is accredited by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA); offshore training

The IFTC’s new ADMS Command and Control virtual reality system creates a totally immersive learning experience.

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84% of UK airports and aerodromes are regular customers at IFTC.

meets the stringent demands of the Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation (OPITO); and IFTC holds the Joint Oil Industry Fire Forum (JOIFF) accreditation to deliver intensive fire and emergency response training for its members.

IFTC also: operates the Fire School at Warsash Maritime Academy; delivers training in partnership with the world’s largest safety and offshore industry training provider, Falck Safety Services; and launched an exciting new partnership with Manchester Airports Group to enable fireground and training resources to be shared, providing wider choice and opportunities for students.

People are at the heart of EPC’s service – world class staff, solutions that suit professionals and a willingness to listen, innovate and share best practice. A life-cycle of advise, educate, exercise and implement is a corner stone of EPC’s approach and allows delegates to draw on a range of services from embedding staff, receiving consultancy advice, conducting small to large scale exercises through to attendance on short courses and now up to masters level degree programmes.

Not just a College Leadership of the multi-agency space requires a range of capabilities and EPC has developed centres of excellence in crisis and emergency management, crowd safety and business continuity preparedness with supporting capabilities in media handling, cyber security, CBRN response, mass fatalities and extreme weather.

EPC’s most recent, innovative projects create a coherent and structured support service for both individuals and organisations: • Debate and research – EPC seminars, webinars, occasional papers and guest speakers are provoking debate and promoting information sharing. Underpinned by the Knowledge Hub there is now a one stop service for professional development • Academic accreditation – through a partnership with Portsmouth University it is now possible to gain credits from EPC courses that contribute towards academic qualifications (from degree to Masters’ level)

The EPC is the UK’s resilience centre of excellence.

Emergency Planning College With a mission to ‘Enhance UK Resilience’, the EPC works with a broad spectrum of professionals from the emergency services, public, private and voluntary sectors. In 2013 the number of delegates increased by 50 percent, reflecting a high level of trust in the business. This range of delegates makes for a dynamic organisation, embedded at the centre of the UK Government through the Cabinet Office’s Civil Contingencies Secretariat.

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In 2013 the number of delegates increased by 50 percent, reflecting a high level of trust in the business.

• Exercising – EPC’s exercising capability (derived from Gold Standard) has been re-built, equipped with new technology, and is now a flexible exercising tool. Cost effective and adaptable it is now the exercising system responders asked for • Accessibility – the EPC now delivers as many of its programmes off-site as it does on-site and regularly delivers training from regional centres across the UK • Partnering – the EPC now leads on significant resilience projects in the public and private sectors through long-term partnerships that share risk and draw on a wide pool of talent too costly for one organisation to hold themselves • Cumulative changes – e-Learning refresh, tablets in classrooms, new courses, refreshed courses, greater learner support, wider consultancy, use of virtual reality, quarterly newsletter, online bookings are individual change projects, but cumulatively they create a cohesive service.

As the UK’s resilience centre of excellence, the 2013 EPC supports the Emergency Services Gold Commander alongside the CEO of a FTSE company and its key staff.

RUSI recently wrote that the EPC was, ‘Not only desirable, but in many ways vital to the UK’s ability to respond to the threats in the National Risk Register’. EPC has risen to the challenge of this statement.

Connecting with customers Ronnie Coutts, Director, Serco: Training & Resilience, said, “We greatly value the opportunity that The Emergency Services Show brings each year.

It enables us to connect with our customers, new and old, talk with them about latest developments and innovations within our businesses and helps us to keep abreast with industry developments. We learn from the Show, its delegates and other exhibitors and are very looking forward to meeting you there. You will find us on stand B21.” www.epcollege.com www.iftcentre.com

Visit the EPC & IFTC on Stand B21.

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New emergency service vehicles from Volvo make show debut Volvo will debut two new models from its revised 2014 range at The Emergency Services Show 2013, building on its service to society for over 80 years.

Confidence and trust in 1928 led to the Royal Swedish Telegraph Administration – which was responsible for the telephone communications in Sweden at the time – ordering 70 pickups of the new ÖV4 model from a company, whose first car had rolled off the production line only a year earlier. This was followed, in 1930, by the first taxi model and subsequently Volvo cars began to be chosen by the Swedish police, ambulance operators and several more of the state-owned communications companies. Now emergency service vehicles of various liveries can be found all over the world, from above the Arctic Circle to below the tropic of Capricorn.

Safety as standard Special circumstances call for extra special cars and Volvo has over 50 years’ experience of building bespoke base vehicles for the UK police, fire and rescue, ambulance, MOD and other emergency services and covert users. All factory-installed equipment is crash-tested and designed to stay firmly in place in the event of a collision, in line with Volvo’s reputation for designing safety as standard into its vehicles.

Volvo’s vision has always been to make life less complicated for people, the belief that a car should be designed to suit the driver, not the other way around and based on the cornerstones of quality, environment, design and safety. Today, ‘Designed Around You’ is the brand philosophy that puts people at the heart of everything. In 1972, Volvo stated at a UN global environmental conference in Stockholm that, ‘Volvo is responsible not just for ensuring that its products are modes of transport that work well but also that they work in a broader context in our environment’.

In essence, Volvo shares its innovations. In the early 1970s, it released the three-way catalytic converter and oxygen sensor (Lambda sond), which reduced the hazardous exhaust emissions by around 90 percent and is still today an integral part of modern petrol engines.

“By 2020, Volvo’s aim is that nobody shall be seriously injured or killed in a new Volvo. Its longterm vision is that cars should not crash at all.”

Three-point seatbelt A Volvo engineer invented the three-point seatbelt in 1959. Since then it is estimated that over one million lives have been saved, and over 60,000 lives saved in the UK following the mandatory legislation in 1983. Based originally on an airplane style seatbelt, and designed to be operated with one hand and in the interests of safety, Volvo made the new seat belt design available to other car manufacturers for free.

Safety has been a founding principle and living philosophy for Volvo since 1927 and the company works hard to stay at the forefront of the industry by taking an overall

approach to safety, which has proven effective in real traffic situations.

Volvo’s broad knowledge is the foundation of its development and derives from real traffic situations. It strives to understand how and why accidents happen. Having a close collaboration with an insurance company, Volvia, has helped the company to get detailed information about incidents and the outcome of accidents with Volvo cars in Sweden. The Traffic Accident Research team, established in 1970, has collected accident data from more than 40,000 accidents involving Volvo cars. They then perform real life accident reconstructions in a crash laboratory. This valuable data and unique knowledge is applied when designing new Volvo cars.

Developing crash-safe cars is a given. Volvo Cars is also a leader in the field of active safety with solutions such as the pedestrian detection with full auto brake’ and City Safety, an automated brake system that contributes to, at lower speeds, avoiding or reducing the consequences of an accident. City Safety is an active system, while crossbeams and airbags are passive systems that protect passengers in the event of a collision.

Volvo’s solutions for protecting road users outside of the car are unique to the industry. True to its heritage, the company will keep creating innovative safety systems that protect not only the driver and passengers within the car, but also people in the car’s surrounding.

By 2020, Volvo’s aim is that nobody shall be seriously injured or killed in a new Volvo. Its longterm vision is that cars should not crash at all.

Volvo Cars’ strategy to achieve Vision 2020 includes cooperating with social partners, integrating preventative and protective safety systems into the car and, in particular, better understanding people in traffic situations. Driver behaviour is a

The V70 features automatic self-levelling suspension, designed to allow for an increased payload, while retaining optimum speed and handling, in addition to heavy-duty anti-roll bars and shock absorbers and steel safety net.

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“The goal is unique in that Volvo Cars has designated a year and is showing a social responsibility that also extends to people in other vehicles and pedestrians,” says Anders Eugensson, safety expert at Volvo Cars. “We are very clear about the fact that our cars should not negatively affect other people at the moment of an accident.

In addition, no unprotected roadusers should be seriously injured or killed.”

Innovation award Volvo’s pioneering work has been rewarded with the 2013 Global NCAP Innovation award, following the 2012 award of the best Euro NCAP score ever for the Volvo V40, with its Pedestrian Airbag technology, the purpose of which is to help vulnerable road users from the risk of serious head injuries when involved with impact on the bonnet and A-pillar area of the windscreen.

Environmental strategy Today it is the V60 Plug-In Hybrid that can illustrate Volvo Cars’ commitment to always be ahead in terms of innovations for a better life for all and with respect for the environment. The environmental strategy encompasses the car’s environmental impact throughout its life cycle – from development, use and service to recycling when the car is scrapped. Greatest focus is on the actual use of the car, since that affects the environment the most. To be in harmony with customers and society, Volvo does its part by spearheading the development of sustainable mobility – from plug-in hybrids and all electric cars to active cooperation in a partnership project on road trains. The company is proud to continuously deliver world-first solutions; innovations that put people first, by saving and simplifying their lives.

Where lifesaving features are included as standard, it must be a natural fit for Volvo to be chosen for emergency services fleets. Not only is the Volvo Emergency Services Vehicles range competitively priced, but all of the vehicles in the range are EMC and Metropolitan Police brake test compliant.

The all-wheel Volvo XC70 is well suited to rapid response roles, thanks to its spacious five-seat interior, generous cargo area and rugged reliability.

In addition, the enhanced traction offered by fourwheel-drive, and a compact footprint means the XC70 is versatile enough to be deployed just as easily in congested urban environments as it is on rural routes.

The all-wheel Volvo XC70 is well suited to rapid response roles.

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Bespoke changes for emergency use include upgraded suspension, brakes, wheels and electrics, plus a heavy-duty battery and more powerful 230hp D5 diesel engine for optimum performance. Little wonder then that it’s proved so popular with rescue and recovery organisations.

if tyres are worn or punctured, supplied to be stored in the workshop. They also feature 17.5in brakes, with wear sensor wires for dashboard alerts, which are the largest brakes Volvo makes and are specially designed for more intense driving. Further examples of specialised building includes unique Emergency Services chassis with Nivomat shock absorbers and also on the V70 – automatic selflevelling suspension, designed specifically to allow for an increased payload, while retaining optimum speed and handling, in addition to heavy-duty anti-roll bars and shock absorbers and steel safety net.

Extra electrical equipment The cars are also prepared for all that extra electrical equipment such as IRS Calibrated Speedometer with The Volvo V60 is a practical estate vehicle and remains a compact and cost-effective option.

2mph increment dial facia (police New to the emergency services only), Dash Pod (replaces centre dash offering is the Volvo V60 – a similarly practical speaker to allow equipment fitting) to allow for the estate vehicle with all the traditional safety, fitting of an MDT Screen in the facia, emergency reliability and quality virtues to be expected of the services equipment mounting bracket for additional famous Swedish marque. Comprehensively revised equipment onto the dash and additional wiring and for 2014, the compact V60 remains a cost-effective fuse box. And to cope with all this, the heavy-duty option that’s factory-built to cope with the demands battery (70 Ampere hours/760 cold-cranking of life with the emergency services. Emergency Amps) and an alternator with 180Amps are fitted service-spec cars benefit from upgraded suspension, as standard. wheels and brakes while interiors can be adapted Added to this are an extra exterior door mirror on with the relevant technologies and equipment the passenger side, for use by the observer in the appropriate to their role. passenger seat, and special upholstery with a textile core with hardwearing leather-faced side panels, allowing for greater comfort for long shifts and the durability to withstand quick demounting and prolonged contact with utility belts.

“Emergency servicespec cars benefit from upgraded suspension, wheels and brakes while interiors can be adapted with the relevant technologies and equipment appropriate to their role.”

The core emergency service Volvo vehicles, the S80 and the V70, come fitted with five-spoke reinforced alloy wheels for greater ventilation and cooling and an additional full-size alloy spare wheel with the 225/50 R17 W Michelin Primacy HP, as the optimum size and speed rating, designed so that wheels can be quickly swapped

Support and maintenance But it doesn’t end with supply. Volvo continues to support the cars in the maintenance cycles with the Emergency Specification Supplementary Manual, to assist workshops or converters in the installation of additional electronic equipment. Service interval is set to 18,000 miles/12 months/650 engine hours, unless shorter cycles are requested along with a reminder service. Free unlimited access to the Volvo Technical Hotline and the Volvo-trained technicians are on-hand to support workshops with technical queries.

All Volvo Emergency Services vehicles also benefit from an extended warranty (threeyears/150,000 miles), which is specifically tailored to recognise that these vehicles invariably accumulate greater mileages in shorter periods of time. Three-year blue light roadside assistance cover included along with 24-hour breakdown cover, which will also cover the repair of punctures (drivers will collect a spare tyre from the workshop and take it out to the car) and priority recovery of Emergency Services Vehicles (if it’s a police ARV then the car will be recovered to a secure area to allow transfer of equipment either to the armoury or another vehicle).

Finally for a truly bespoke service Volvo can offer conversions built to the customers’ requirements for emergency services, both marked and unmarked, continuing that long tradition started back in 1928. www.volvocars.co.uk/emergencyservices

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Amputees in Action: the only substitute for the real thing Established in 2004, Amputees in Action is a specialist agency that provides Trauma Casualty Amputees (TCAs) for work as action scene extras in the film and TV industries and to add a heightened level of realism to emergency services and military training exercises.

Movie stunt teams find that using amputee extras allows them to be highly imaginative, creating scenes in which the actors are killed, shot and blown up, all with the maximum level of realism.

Many of Amputees in Action’s artistes have specialist training in order to fulfil these stunt-based roles, including competency training in combat skills, horsemanship, sword fighting and armoury.

Amputees in Action was the first agency to promote the use of TCAs for this kind of work and it now has its own team of special effects make-up (SFX), moulage and prosthetics artists. The development of cutting edge prosthetics extends beyond cosmetic realism and into functional applications, which can maximise the graphic integrity of a scene or a casualty simulation by creating opportunities for treatments to be performed directly onto the prosthetics without danger to the casualty. The agency also runs training courses for its TCAs to help them gain a solid foundation in the necessary acting techniques and provides opportunities for them to continue their development through workshops and technical seminars.

Shocking realism The authenticity that Amputees in Action’s artistes can bring to a training scenario means that those who have to deal with such situations are far better prepared to cope with real life limb-loss situations. The level of realism achieved may shock some people but the agency makes no apologies for that. By de-sensitising medics and paramedics to the reality of encountering the horrific sight of accident victims with severed limbs, Amputees in Action can help prepare them to work within the ‘inner cordon’, dealing with real-life incidents calmly, efficiently and effectively.

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Trauma Amputee Simulation Training (TAST) is proven to increase survival rates in real life incidents.

Most of Amputees in Action’s TCAs have lost limbs as a direct result of a trauma incident and are therefore able to bring their experiences and their unique insight to casualty simulations while remaining in character throughout. It means that medical and other emergency services participants are able to experience the effects and management of trauma incidents in the most realistic way possible.

Using a system derived from Psychiatrist Dr William Glasser’s analysis of learning methods, the agency is able to provide trainees in casualty simulations with the kind of ‘hands on’ learning that has been shown to have effectiveness far beyond IT based simulations. It is not going too far to say that Amputees in Action has made a real contribution to helping to save lives.

The inspiration for the creation of Amputees in Action came when its founder and Managing Director, John Pickup – who lost his right arm after a motorbike accident at the age of 17 – met other amputees while filming for ‘Saving Private Ryan’.

Working with the stunt department on the film, John and members of the stunt team saw that there was real potential in using genuine amputees to add a new level of shocking realism. However it wasn’t until several movies later, involving the same individuals, that Amputees in Action was launched.

To date, the agency’s TCAs have worked as extras and stuntmen and played supporting roles in a broad range of features, from Gladiator to Dr Who.

Realising the benefits From its beginnings in the film industry, the agency began working in the defence sector and in 2005, after the military booked amputees as casualties for a simulated exercise, realised the benefits that its actors could bring to troops preparing for combat. By enabling military medics to practice their drills in the most realistic way possible, they could be much better prepared to deal with the horrific injuries that are caused by the detonation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), a very real and prevalent threat in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“Trauma Amputee Simulation Training (TAST) is proven to increase survival rates in real life incidents.”

Success in this area led to a further extension of the company’s reach and the provision of actors to assist the emergency services in their training exercises. Indeed, this will be the sixth time that Amputees in Action has exhibited at The Emergency Services Show.

Reflecting its ongoing success – the winning of new contracts, the growing number of actors on its books and the launch of a new training programme – the agency, which is ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 registered, recently moved to new premises in Thatcham, Berkshire. In addition to providing the necessary accommodation for an increased number of staff, the new location also offers the potential to run additional in-house training courses and workshops to further enhance the professional skills of the TCAs who could help you to help save lives. www.amputeesinaction.co.uk

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Technology to suit the most demanding CBRN challenges The core business of Bluecher Group is the development and production of high-efficiency filter technologies, predominantly based upon spherical, high-performance adsorbers (which massively outperform traditional activated carbons), which are themselves frequently augmented by other proprietary sorptive products and processes. Toxic and other undesirable substances are reliably filtered out of gases and liquids and securely bound. Drawing upon its many years’ experience in the development and manufacture of CBRN protective equipment for the military sector and civil protection organisations, this combination of science and investment now gives Bluecher the ability to offer technology solutions into other market areas such as industrial and medical applications.

Continuous investments in development and production facilities as well as in extensive R&D strengthen Bluecher’s position as a technology leader in the field of high-performance adsorbent and sorptive compound materials. Strategic alliances in science and industry enhance the continuous evolution of the company’s technologies as well as a tradition of innovative and practical product development.

The products and capabilities within Bluecher Group are generally broken down into two brand-name areas: SARATOGA® covering defence and security applications; and SARATECH® covering such applications as industrial and gas/liquid filtration.

Defence and security SARATOGA® is the only system that fulfils all of the requirements for integrated personal protection. All products are characterised by their excellent operational capabilities without compromising on operational characteristics such as ergonomic design and physiological load.

Optimum wear physiology and innovative design as well as superior performance under real world conditions emphasise the uniqueness of Bluecher’s products.

The latest generation of SARATOGA® airpermeable CBRN protective materials are more flexible, lighter, more breathable and have longer service lives than comparable materials. More and more civil protection forces are wearing SARATOGA®, with just three of the many suits being briefly described below: The BBK CBRN Protective Coverall is a special protective coverall for use in disaster response operations. This one-piece suit is an integral part of its personal protection equipment. It fulfils all requirements with respect to protective performance, durability and other mechanical properties. Despite the fact that this is intended as a civilian suit, all of these characteristics are nevertheless in compliance to German military standards. The protective coverall is typeexamination tested and CE-certified.

The PolyProtect 12 CBRN Coverall is a very lightweight one-piece suit, which is especially suitable for use in hot and humid climates and/or high workload situations. The innovative SARATOGA® production technology provides very light and thin materials. The considerably lower weight has the effect of a noticeable reduction in

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the physiological strain while wearing the suit.

Despite the lower weight, this suit still offers the extremely high protective effect expected from SARATOGA® suits. In addition to meeting the military CBRN protection standards the suit is also CE marked, certified as a Type 5 suit to EN 13982 and gives Class 1 radiological particulate protection to EN 1073-2, the highest protection level possible for a nonairline, overpressure suit.

The THW CBRN Protective Suit is the CBRN clothing protection of choice for the personnel of the Agency for Technical Relief (THW) who have to conduct a wide variety of tasks, eg by providing technology, personnel and response capability in the wake of disasters. Special units may have to fulfil their missions in contaminated environments. During emergencies, the personnel often come into contact with toxic vapours and other harmful substances. The CBRN special units for the Football World Cup in 2006 were equipped with this two-piece SARATOGA® protective suit made by Bluecher. As might be expected from the potential for USAR environments, the suit also features high mechanical strength and durability as well as being anti-static.

“Bluecher products are constantly being developed and improved to adapt to changing scenarios and requirements.”

Proper design supports the effectiveness and operational capability of the wearer. Standard ‘off the peg’ products are usually no match for the complexity of the problem. By paying special attention to careful coordination of individual protection with subsystems and other particular requirements, tailor-made solutions guarantee optimum filtration results with no compromises.

For the unique requirements of special task forces and operators Bluecher works closely with the endusers themselves to develop practical, effective and

mission-capable personal protective ensembles.

SARATOGA® protection systems ensure the safe work of firefighters, police forces and other first responders as well as supra-national organisations such as the United Nations and OPCW. Bluecher products are constantly being developed and improved to adapt to changing scenarios and requirements. The focus is always on the best possible solution for the wearer.

Committed to customers’ needs Training and capability development also forms an integral part of the mission effectiveness of the first responder or military personnel and it should therefore come as no surprise that as part of the Bluecher philosophy of commitment to the special needs of such CBRN personnel it makes absolute sense for Bluecher UK to act as distributor for the new Hot Zone Solutions (HZS) range of CWA (chemical warfare agent) simulants. These simulants offer a quantum, non-toxic, capability increase in training effectiveness in the use of an extremely wide range of hand-held detector equipment as well as decontamination procedures, and largely remove the need for special-to-type expensive electronic personal detector equipment.

SARATECH® capability is available for respiratory protective purposes ranging from personal, platform, infrastructure and collective protection applications. Typically, SARATECH® solutions can be characterised by their low energy requirements, low breakthrough times and ability to provide tailored solutions to some of the most demanding challenges (eg Ammonia) to existing respiratory solutions.

Within the area of liquid filtration, the global challenge of being able to produce water fit for drinking is an obvious area for a SARATECH® solution and Bluecher has responded to this by designing an integrated expeditionary drinking water system, which costs significantly less to acquire and operate than a conventional reverse osmosis based system. Using SARATECH® technology, this system removes a wide range of contaminants from raw water sources to provide WHO quality drinking water. Leveraging the intrinsic benefits of the SARATECH® technology, the system utilises an austere process which nevertheless produces extremely high recovery rates at very lean process energy requirements. www.bluecher.com

All of the above can be seen and discussed in more detail on Stand M18.

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Prepare, respond, recover – help for everyone in a crisis The British Red Cross helps millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies, disasters and conflicts – from natural disasters such as floods and fire to terrorist attacks. The charity’s vision is of a world where everyone gets the help they need in a crisis. Its mission is to mobilise the power of humanity so that individuals and communities can prepare for, deal with and recover from a crisis.

As one of the UK’s leading emergency response charities, 3600 staff and 29,800 Red Cross volunteers pursue these goals both in the UK and overseas. Its work includes emergency response, health and social care, and building resilience (including first aid and humanitarian education).

The British Red Cross operates both in its own right, and as part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network, which has more than 13 million volunteers across 188 countries.

Practical and emotional support The Red Cross has thousands of emergency response volunteers across the UK, ready to provide practical and emotional support at a moment’s notice. Whether it’s responding in severe weather, helping residents following a house fire, or supporting statutory partners at a road traffic incident, the Red Cross provides assistance you can depend on.

The charity’s emergency response volunteers responded to 2500 call outs in the UK in 2012, including incidents of serious flooding, fires, evacuations and roadside incidents.

Last winter, when Comrie in Perthshire suffered flooding, volunteers offered support at a rest centre to residents evacuated from local houses and two care homes. In St Asaph, north Wales, a pregnant woman and a 92-year-old man were among many people rescued from their flood-hit homes by Red Cross volunteers.

2012 was also a jam-packed year full of major events, including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and, of course, the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Red Cross volunteers stepped up to the challenge, providing first aid provision within the LOCOG sailing event venue in Dorset, at major transport hubs and in partnership for Weymouth Local Authority.

Vehicle and technology capabilities As well as providing access to a trained and professional volunteer base, the Red Cross also supports Category 1 and 2 Responders through its vehicle and technology capabilities.

Equipped with a fleet of modern ambulances and Land Rover 4x4 vehicles, it is ready to turn out any time and tackle the toughest conditions.

Ambulances are central to the Red Cross’s emergency response capability, so it ensures they are modern, safe and accredited with the Care Quality Commission.

“The British Red Cross can guarantee a joinedup approach to tackling tough situations.”

Over the past few years, Land Rover has also donated 30 all-terrain vehicles (each equipped with a defibrillator) to the British Red Cross, as well as providing on loan extra vehicles during periods of crisis, such as in severe winter weather. These have been vital when reaching individuals trapped in severe weather. Earlier this year, for example, in North Wales the Red Cross provided transport for paramedics, hospital staff, patients and stranded motorists – as well as delivering urgently needed medication to stranded residents.

Its emergency communications programme means its volunteers can keep in touch both with each other and statutory partners during emergencies of all scales. The Red Cross has six bespoke vehicles, each equipped with Tetra (Airwave) radio capability, in addition to UHF, VHF, satellite and Smartboard technology. It also has the capacity to set up a telephone support line within four hours of a serious incident taking place, which can provide practical information and emotional support, working in partnership with casualty bureau and/or other partners. This service was utilised following the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the USA, the south-east Asia tsunami in 2004 and the terrorist attack in London on 7 July 2005.

Emergency Agreement partnership When a major incident occurs, British Red Cross volunteers can rapidly access food and other vital supplies from Tesco stores to bring relief to affected communities throughout the UK. This Emergency Agreement partnership is the only one of its kind in the UK. With decades of experience, the Red Cross has a long history of working closely with government departments and other voluntary organisations, in addition to statutory responders. It can guarantee a joined-up approach to tackling tough situations.

The Red Cross can provide a local point of contact through which emergency responders can access local, regional, national and – where appropriate – international support. www.redcross.org.uk/er

Quick and robust support Many emergencies demand a coordinated, often large-scale, response – and the British Red Cross is in a position to provide quick and robust support.

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To speak to the Red Cross about your emergency planning and response requirements in your local area please visit the website or e-mail: ep&rteam@redcross.org.uk

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Brother’s mobile print technology improves efficiency for emergency workers First responders are required to be agile, responsive and professional in tough working environments. The need to streamline processes and work on the go means that they are constantly on the lookout for innovative portable technology. Served by the right products, they can improve efficiency in the field.

Brother’s range of mobile printers is designed to support the emergency services. Rather than returning to base to print a document, the fast, compact printers can be used to share information where it’s needed most. This enables those out in the field to print a range of documents, such as information leaflets, on-the-spot fines and status reports.

Brother understands the requirements of the fastpaced environment in which first responders work.

Their requirements are different from those based in a fixed location. The focus is more on size, weight, practicality and battery life to help their specific working environments. As a result, Brother can support and advise them to ensure the products they use give them time to concentrate on the more important parts of their job.

PJ-600 range The PJ-600 range of portable A4 printers is ideal for printing documents on the go. Compact and compatible with a mount in a vehicle, they use direct thermal printing technology, so no need for ink, toner, or ribbons, meaning there is no danger of them running out.

Brother’s PJ-600 range is already used by approximately 60 percent of ambulances in the UK

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to print patient details in transit. These details can then be quickly passed on to hospital staff on arrival. As well as speeding up processes, the printers result in a lower potential for error than handwritten forms, helping workers to document and report incidents more accurately.

“Slim, lightweight and compact, the printers are ideal for emergency workers who need to print while on the move.”

The fire and rescue service also uses the devices to print information about the emergency they are attending en-route. Instead of waiting for full details to arrive at the base, the printers are used to print information, such as heat maps or building schematics, while travelling to the scene. This helps to save valuable time when lives are at risk.

MW range The MW range is a series of A6 and A7 printers, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Slim, lightweight and compact, the printers are ideal for emergency workers who need to print while on the move.

The former Lothian and Borders Police, now part of Police Scotland, use Brother’s lightweight MW printers to support the force’s pioneering use of PDAs. The compact, Bluetooth-enabled mobile printers allow them to print information sheets for victims of crime, as well as fixed penalty notices.

British Transport Police also use the printers to issue stop-and-search records, reducing the amount of time officers spend typing handwritten notes and completing forms back at the office. Despite the fact that the number of stop and searches has increased by 93 percent, the printers have helped to increase the amount of time the officers spend out of the station. This has freed up an additional hour a day to patrol the streets.

RJ-4000 range Built for toughness, the RJ-4000 range is designed to produce high quality print outs in the hardest working conditions. The printers are IP54 certified, meaning they are able to withstand dust and water, and offer drop protection up to 6ft, so are ideal for civil enforcement officers who need to print tickets in all weather conditions.

At 5in per second, it’s also the fastest printer in its class, making it the perfect tool for emergency services where speed is paramount. www.brother.co.uk/mobile

WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? Come along to Stand P19 at The Emergency Services Show 2013 to discuss your requirements with Brother and find out more about how the company’s technology can be used by emergency services workers to help increase efficiency and responsiveness, optimise workflow and cut costs.

Alternatively contact a Brother Mobile Printer Specialist on 08444 999 444 to arrange a meeting or free of charge evaluation printer.

Visit www.brother.co.uk/mobile for further details about the range.

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A competitive edge through advanced engineering technology Bullard is a manufacturer of high-quality personal protective equipment and systems designed to help save lives around the world. Serving workers in the industrial, fire and rescue service and law enforcement markets, Bullard is a leader in manufacturing thermal imaging cameras, firefighter and rescue helmets, head and face protection products, and respiratory protective equipment. With offices in Europe, Asia-Pacific and the USA, Bullard’s products are available throughout the world from a network of distributors operating in most major country markets.

Bullard has remained a leader in its markets for more than 115 years. The company maintains its competitive edge through advanced engineering technology, adopting the principles of ‘lean’ manufacturing, and offering value-added services.

In addition, Bullard utilises cross-functional teams to develop the most sophisticated, technologically advanced products designed with worker safety in mind.

“Bullard utilises crossfunctional teams to develop the most sophisticated, technologically advanced products designed with worker safety in mind.”

Legacy From the time Bullard invented the hard hat in 1919, the company has continued a legacy of creating products that are uniquely designed with input from its customers. It is a company that knows the specific needs of the fire and rescue service, because it listens to the first responders who rely on its products. Bullard thermal imagers and fire and rescue helmets reflect that knowledge and experience.

With Bullard products, you’ll find the ultimate in functionality and durability. You’ll also find extraordinary service and the most innovative designs that are simple to operate.

Fire helmets Bullard entered the fire and rescue service market with the introduction of its first fire helmet in 1930. Since then, the company has led the market in product safety with the In 2010, Bullard introduced the Magma Fire Helmet, designed specifically for the European market.

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development of the first fibreglass fire helmet in 1947, followed by the first NFPA-approved thermoplastic fire helmet in 1983. In 2010, the company introduced the Magma Fire Helmet, designed specifically for the European market with feedback the company received from firefighters worldwide. Bullard offers a full line of fibreglass and thermoplastic helmets for structural, air rescue, rescue, and wildland applications.

Thermal imagers Bullard introduced its first highresolution thermal imager to the fire and rescue service market in 1998 with the innovative Bullard TI. This breakthrough in thermal imaging technology quickly secured Bullard’s market position as the industry’s leading thermal imaging manufacturer. In 2003, the company introduced its T3 thermal imager as the first palmsize, lightweight imager offering innovative features including Electronic Thermal Throttle® and Super Red Hot colourisation.

Three years later, Bullard introduced its T4 thermal imager with its ultra-high resolution infrared engine, widescreen display, digital zoom, Electronic Thermal Throttle, Super Red Hot colourisation and superior clarity. In 2009, it introduced the Eclipse® as the industry’s first low-cost, lightweight, personal-issue thermal imager designed for every firefighter. Bullard designs its thermal imaging products to be simple, ergonomic and ‘Bullard Tough’.

The Eclipse® LD is the newest thermal imager in the Eclipse line of products.

Innovation Today, Bullard continues to lead the industry with innovative thermal imaging products and accessories designed specifically to meet the needs of firefighters. The Eclipse® LD is the newest thermal imager in the Eclipse line of products, equipped with a state-ofthe-art thermal imaging engine and the latest Liquid Crystal Display technology on a 3.5in screen. Bullard offers thermal imagers that meet the needs of every fire department with its T4MAX, T3 Series and Eclipse® line of thermal imagers.

“With Bullard products, you’ll find the ultimate in functionality and durability.”

Family-owned company Headquartered in Cynthiana, Kentucky, USA, Bullard is a fifth-generation family-owned company led by its President and CEO/Geschäftsführer Eric Pasch and Chairman of the Board, Edward ‘Jed’ Bullard. www.bullard.com

Visit Bullard GMBH on Stand E61.

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Ruggedised reliability from Garmin Garmin’s ‘vertical integration’ business model keeps all functions in-house, giving the company more control over timelines, quality and service. This means that it is able to design, develop, manufacture and market its diverse line of user-friendly handheld portable and fixed-mount products for the auto, mobile, outdoor, fitness, marine and general aviation markets. All Garmin products boast innovative features and designs and cover a broad range of applications and price points to meet the demands of any consumer.

Garmin has recently launched some exciting new products and features into its outdoor sector. All of its units are IPX7 waterproof, run on AA batteries and are ruggedised for outdoor use, meaning they will not let you down when you need them most on a search or rescue.

environments, allowing you to make your own way to the summit and back to the safety of a mountain shelter. With self-calibrating ABC (Altimeter, Barometer and Compass) sensors, up to 50-hours battery life and Garmin quality navigation features, such as TracBack™ and 10figure OS grid references, it provides a new standard for navigation in mountain environments. Fenix gives you the freedom to keep your hands free on the hill, but a quick glance at your wrist and you have your location and altitude, so you’re ready to make any navigation or location decisions. The company’s outdoor products are developed for the most demanding environments – they are rugged, reliable and built to last, and along with Garmin’s extensive variety of maps, the requirements of every explorer can be accommodated.

Reduced cost mapping The company also has the ability to support Garmin GB Discoverer OS mapping on a range of units, meaning you’re able to see in detail exactly where you’ve travelled and where you’re heading.

This, together with Navtec road data, means Garmin is able to provide turn-by-turn capabilities, even on the OS map screen, which makes finding your way to the search area both simple and efficient. If your team is a member of either Mountain Rescue England Wales (MREW) or the Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland (MRCoS), you can get access to this mapping under the Public Sector Mapping Agreement, greatly reducing the costs.

“All Garmin products boast innovative features and design.”

are used and recommended by search and rescue teams, police forces and outdoor professionals worldwide.

Garmin units are now being widely used by mountain rescue and police forces throughout the UK. They have been tested to integrate with most mapping software used by such organisations and

At the forefront of technology Garmin has also launched the Fenix, the game changing outdoor GPS watch that guides you with confidence through demanding mountain

“The company’s outdoor products are developed for the most demanding environments – they are rugged, reliable and built to last.”

Vital mountainside features, which are available on the majority of the company’s GPS devices, are listed below and all of the products that support these qualities will be on display at The Emergency Services Show 2013: • 3D Electronic compass for accurate navigation • Barometric Altimeter for accurate elevation information along your way • Wireless data transfer for those working in a team • 1:25K and 1:50K scale maps with detailed topographic data – this includes terrain contours, topo elevations, summits, paths, routable roads and geographical points • BirdsEye™ series, which allows Garmin users to select customised sections of raster-based maps.

You can be assured that whatever the emergency, you will have the tools that won’t let you down. www.garmin.co.uk/onthetrail

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ISG keeps it simple ISG Infrasys is a world leading designer and manufacturer of fire fighting and search and rescue thermal imaging cameras. Every one of ISG’s innovative thermal imagers has been designed in-house specifically for its intended application by the company’s own specialist development team.

The all-new X380 thermal imager is the first complete solution for fire fighting, combining ISG’s world-leading imaging performance with this rugged, small and lightweight design. The X-Series offers super-clear image clarity with high-resolution imagery and full-size LCD, all housed inside a lightweight and compact system.

“A super-clear thermal image can be the difference between a life saved and a life lost.”

Maximum information The X-Series thermal imager uses ISG’s exclusive SIGMA engine technology to enable users to see more scene information than any other camera on the market. The SIGMA engine drives over 100,000 sensor pixels simultaneously to achieve super-clear imaging performance, even in the most extreme fire fighting conditions at over 1000°C. More than 5.5 million scene elements are updated every second, giving you the maximum amount of details available, 100 percent of the time.

Intelligent focus is only found in ISG Infrasys thermal imagers, which affords firefighters the ability to focus their cameras directly towards an object of interest, and see that object in crystal clear detail – hands-free! No turning of knobs or throwing of switches. Just point the camera directly towards the object and watch your camera do the rest!

Excellent quality Not only does the SIGMA engine ensure the maximum information is given to the firefighter at all times, but when coupled with using only the

best and highest resolution detector and display technologies, these key components add up to an excellent quality, crisp and clear thermal image, which ISG says is unrivalled by any other hand-held fire fighting thermal imager available.

In addition to imaging performance, the X-Series also houses the company’s Exclusive Cold spot tracker (patent pending). This core enhancement allows firefighters to locate and pinpoint thread or valve gas leaks, as gas in general will be colder in temperature than the environment surrounding it. This enhancement has impressed firefighters lucky enough to have already tested it. It is predicated to be an extremely useful feature for Hazmat teams. To operate simply select the Cold Spot Tracker, a special cross hair will identify the coldest object in the scene, track it and display its relative temperature.

The Hot Spot Tracker enhancement (patent pending), also exclusive to ISG Infrasys, identifies the hottest object in the scene, tracks it and displays its relative temperature on the display. This unique feature is the must-have tool for every thermal imager, enabling you to get more information during size-up exercises, overhaul, and any other situation where hot spot detection is vital to you and your team’s safety.

Tailor-make your TIC With the X-Series, users can tailor your product to suit your exact requirements or budget. With standard features such as Intelligent Focus and Direct Temperature Measurement (DTM) already installed, you can opt for a simplified thermal

imager with single-button set-up for power on/off, or choose to enhance your product’s functionality by adding the Hot Spot Tracker, digital video recording and digital zoom.

While many other models of thermal imager often include superfluous functions and confusing menu options, ISG believes in keeping things simple. Its products only include features that will genuinely enhance the use of the product and will help to keep the firefighter and his team safe.

Only ISG Infrasys can offer you this easy-to-use, fully automated thermal imager with exceptional image clarity and at an affordable price. Plus, with its exceptional customer service and aftersales care package, it’s no surprise that so many customers choose ISG’s products.

Customer commitment Because of its commitment to exceptional service, ISG is able to offer all its customers a 48-hour turnaround on warranty repairs. This means that from receipt of the product at its UK Service Centre, the company will guarantee to have the product repaired and delivered back to you within two working days.

Furthermore, if your product is out of warranty, ISG will still guarantee a super-fast service by ensuring your product is returned to you within five working days from receipt at its Service Centre.

And on the very rare occasions that it is unable to meet these timescales, ISG will supply you with a temporary loan camera instead so that no matter what, you won’t be without your TIC for long.

ISG knows that great support and a super-clear thermal image can be the difference between a life saved and a life lost, and as a result, its products are among the most sought after thermal imagers in the world.

ISG prioritises firefighter safety just as you do. It’s that simple. www.isgfire.co.uk

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Why Openhouse?

Openhouse is probably best known as a preferred supplier to the emergency services and health sector, but its product range doesn’t stop there. The company’s bespoke approach means it designs, manufactures and sources products for any industry, with its unique knack for developing and delivering exactly what is required.

Anyone wishing to be the best in their profession must have the best equipment possible. Infection control is becoming more of a challenge every day.

The cross-contamination of bacteria can be minimised and prevented from spreading by using the new micrAgard PLUS from Openhouse.

A far superior version of the micrAgard material previously used, micrAgard PLUS has been developed to fit in with the emergency services and health professionals. The material is dual-sided: on one side is the standard micrAgard and on the other is the wipe-clean micrAgard.

Openhouse comprises three core business areas: product design, online shop and medical systems.

Product design Over the years the company has maintained its passion for innovative designs and fine craftsmanship. Its core values set the standard for every product it makes. All Openhouse products are designed to offer maximum comfort and durability to endure years of use, even in the most demanding circumstances.

With over 40 years of combined experience, Openhouse has designed and produced thousands of innovative solutions. Each of its products undergoes rugged tests and quality procedures to ensure high quality performance every time.

Custom design innovations provide an infinite range of possibilities for all aspects of every product. The design team at Openhouse welcomes any opportunity to research and challenge their knowledge and experience with new design ideas.

Online shop For those of you who want a bag for occasional use, take a look at the company’s range of ‘Ready to go’ solutions, which features a vast range of ‘off the shelf’ items; sourced globally through Openhouse’s international manufacturing facilities to guarantee excellent value for money.

If you’re looking for a torch, or a shelter, or even a hot meal or medical equipment, visit the company’s online shop to find the right product for you.

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Medical systems The Custom Medical Systems range is compiled from a wide variety of oxygen, emergency support and medical devices. This range of high-tech medical systems has only recently been integrated within Openhouse to combine its many years of experience along with product knowledge and quality to provide products and solutions to the emergency and health care sectors.

Openhouse offers asset tracking and bespoke barcoding for equipment, along with the supply and service of pharmaceuticals. Its barcode system allows the company to serial track assets enabling them to be replaced or exchanged when they are out of date, damaged or need replenishing.

Within the range there are many product innovations, which have been designed and produced ‘fit for purpose’ for specific industries.

Each one of the systems has been tried, tested and proved to be a huge success in the health sector.

Contact a member of the Openhouse team for your free personalised quote.

Corporate responsibility Openhouse Products has been trading now for 23 years. The responsibility of all employers is to encourage all employees to put something back into the community in which they live and work.

Andrew Jones, as the Managing Director, has worked with the Prince’s Trust now for the last three years. This charity works with young people producing some amazing results. Andrew, working as a business mentor, encourages, guides, advises and supports a variety of young people on the Wirral and Welsh areas.

“All Openhouse products are designed to offer maximum comfort and durability to endure years of use, even in the most demanding circumstances.”

Samantha Jones, Openhouse’s Sales and Marketing Manager, has always been a supporter of charities and encourages employees in-house to take part in numerous activities to raise money for Breast Cancer Care, Comic Relief and many other small and needing charities within the local community.

Bruce Burns, Sales Director of Openhouse Products, supports two charities, the first being the Prince’s Trust, which he has done for the last 29 years. Over the years Bruce has had a number of roles within the trust supporting young people in

various processes as a business mentor, inspirational speaker, fundraiser under Project 500 as well as being chair of the panel.

The Prince’s Trust has an amazing track record in support; it is well worth a visit to their website (www.princes-trust.org.uk) for all senior managers looking to support a charity where your time is worth the effort.

Caring for others Bruce is also the Vice Chairman of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA). This charity role was undertaken seven years ago and his position as Vice Chairman has been held now for the last five years. Things at the YAA (www.yaa.org.uk) have been moving forward dramatically with the charity being the first air ambulance in the UK to hold its own Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC). In addition, the roles within the charity have allowed the Chairman and the Trustees to carry out all the functions of a Chief Executive to save money, creating a level of transparency that sits with the YAA policy of clarity. It also saves the charity £150,000 per annum in costs.

Corporate responsibility is not always about ‘handing over the cash’; it is about the commitment and sustainability of each individual in a company taking the responsibility of helping others. It is about a business that cares for others and about its values and its involvement in the community as a whole. It forges relationships and understanding with the Openhouse Products customer base that encourages others to do the same.

Proud heritage Openhouse Products, as a small family business, is proud of its heritage, its quality, its service and flexibility that it offers to its customers. The company is proud, justifiably, of: its investment in new materials, new technologies and methods; the overriding principle being to keep manufacturing here in the UK; of following the rules relating to Carbon Footprint reduction, creating wealth in a local community in Birkenhead, where jobs are scarce; producing products that meet the exacting standards of its customers; and giving very good value for money. www.openhouseproducts.com

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For complete critical messaging, start with PageOne PageOne Communications is a leading provider of award-winning business messaging solutions. From two-way paging and SMS, through to voice, e-mail, location services and smartphone apps; PageOne has a proven track record in the provision of critical messaging, helping thousands of organisations deliver operational and cost efficiencies that enhance business operations.

All PageOne systems are powered by the company’s own flexible platforms and gateways to ensure seamless integration of messaging solutions across different networks and technologies. These services have consistently been designed to meet and exceed the demands of an increasingly mobile environment, providing highly resilient and cost effective communications across both corporate and public sector organisations.

A customer centric philosophy With customers at the heart of many of PageOne’s innovations and a leading voice in the development of future products and services, delivering quality products from which its customers truly benefit is a must. PageOne’s customers inspire its thinking and approach to the development of solutions built to meet the unique demands of their environment.

The company offers its clients an accomplished customisable set of tools to communicate effectively in any business critical situation. Instant access to information is key, therefore its clients know they can trust in the speed, security and reliability offered by PageOne. A new era of paging Extensive coverage, robust broadcast capabilities and long battery life are some of the more compelling benefits of paging and are the reasons why it remains a key enabler of communications within an emergency situation. Yet, the technology has not stood still and PageOne continues to find ways to develop its service and functionality.

The emergence of two-way paging has undoubtedly closed the loop on traditional broadcast messaging, providing users with access to vital information in order to make more informed and intelligent decisions. The ability to know whether a message has been received and read, as well as confirmation of attendance to an incident, or registration of a user’s current work availability has transformed communications. Command and Control Centres are now able to manage resources more effectively, mobilising the most appropriate resource, at the right time, to the right location, to render urgent assistance.

The future of critical messaging The development of dual frequency paging has also enabled emergency organisations within the emergency services to consolidate devices and reduce network costs. A dual frequency pager can simultaneously scan two paging channels to extend coverage while providing resilience against local system failures. It allows organisations such as fire

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authorities and NHS trusts to continue to utilise their own local paging system as a primary communications channel, but be augmented by PageOne’s national paging network. As well as extending coverage without any further infrastructure costs, a dual-frequency approach also provides inherent resilience against local system failures.

“Clients know they can trust in the speed, security and reliability offered by PageOne.” Triple-resilience alerting solution The last year has seen the latest innovation in augmenting the dual-frequency pager with an SMS fall back facility that is used when both primary and secondary paging routes become unavailable, creating the ultimate resilient pager. When the device loses the paging signal, it communicates to PageOne’s messaging gateway which then automatically re-routes pager messages to the device via SMS. Post-incident inquiries into events such as the 7/7 terrorist bombings in London highlighted the risks of relying on any one single form of communication, particularly public mobile networks. Dual frequency paging, combined with SMS fall back delivers a triple layer of resilience to maximise message delivery for critical messages.

‘Paging to a smartphone’ PageOne’s Smartphone Responder service for Blackberry, Apple iOS and Android devices offers resilient closed-user group messaging for organisations looking to improve operational efficiency. The Responder App ensures important messages and alerts reach Smartphone users quickly and securely and are separated from normal SMS or e-mail alerts. Capitalising on the strengths of the two-way Responder Pager, the Responder App extends two-way paging’s core alerting features to the smartphone world to provide a separate secure messaging channel. With

distinctive pop-up and audible alerting, a separate inbox and two-way reply options, the App ensures important real-time operational and emergency messages rise above the clutter of everyday e-mail and SMS. Users can also be sure messages are delivered, read and responded to by individuals or large groups. The Responder service has already been extended to include location, job management and Lone Worker features to improve field resource management.

Integration with existing infrastructures Better coordination of information between command and control centres, staff out in the field and key stakeholders is proving to be an important area in which a more effective response can be achieved. PageOne’s technology can work as a secure, stand-alone hosted solution or be configured to integrate within existing command and control software, offering organisations the flexibility to choose whatever best suits their current method of working. Interoperability is vital and will enable the emergency services to significantly raise the bar in terms of the quality and reach of communication, and in general leads to much more joined up thinking and action.

Approved Government supplier for over 10 years Having achieved approved supplier status for over 10 years, PageOne is proud to offer its services via the GPS Public Services Network (PSN) Framework Agreement – meaning PageOne’s services are pre-vetted under strict value for money and fit for purpose guidelines. Purchasing via the PSN framework gives organisations the confidence that its products and services can fully meet their requirements while achieving spending efficiencies for the taxpayer.

Additional peace of mind PageOne’s ISO 27001 certification for Information Security Management provides an added level of confidence and reassurance. As the only auditable international benchmark for Information Security Management, ISO 27001 deals with establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining, and improving security so that it protects information assets. Obtaining such a demanding certification demonstrates to customers, prospects and other stakeholders, an ongoing commitment to security and reliability while reinforcing customer needs as the focal point of the business. www.pageone.co.uk

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Bringing innovation to healthcare Stryker Corporation is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies. Stryker’s products include: implants used in joint replacement and trauma surgeries; surgical equipment and surgical navigation systems; endoscopic and communications systems; patient handling and emergency medical equipment; neurosurgical, neurovascular and spinal devices; as well as other medical device products used in a variety of medical specialties.

Stryker was incorporated in Michigan in 1946 as the successor company to a business founded in 1941 by Dr Homer H Stryker, a prominent orthopaedic surgeon and the inventor of several orthopaedic products. In the United States, most of Stryker’s products are marketed directly to doctors, hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Internationally, its products are sold in over 100 countries through company-owned sales subsidiaries and branches as well as third-party dealers and distributors.

“Stryker EMS is dedicated to delivering best-in-class solutions for real industry issues that reduce risk of injuries to the caregiver and patients alike.”

Company history Stryker’s history is rooted in innovation. When Dr Homer Stryker, from Kalamazoo, Michigan, found that certain medical products were not meeting his patients’ needs, he invented new ones.

As interest in these products grew, Dr Stryker started a company to produce them. The company’s goal was to help patients lead healthier, more active lives through products and services that make surgery and recovery simpler, faster and more effective.

Power-LOAD system: loading and unloading at the touch of a button.

Today, Stryker is a global leader in the medical technology industry. Company growth is based on an unparalleled variety of high-quality, innovative products and services that create cost-effective solutions and improve people’s lives – which it achieves through the dedication of its 20,000+ employees worldwide.

The spirit of bringing innovation to healthcare began with Dr Stryker when he founded the company over 70 years ago and it continues today.

Stryker is well positioned to continue serving the worldwide medical community for generations to come.

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Social responsibility Every company talks about its commitment to social responsibility, but at Stryker, social responsibility goes to the very core of what the company does. It provides life-enhancing products and works with healthcare providers in innovative ways that help them restore health to their patients and advance sustainable change that ultimately redirects resources to improve the quality of patient care.

Stryker’s business is built on sustainability – making long-term contributions, in a responsible way, to its customers and their patients, to its employees, to its communities and to its shareholders. But it takes great responsibility to achieve sustainability, and that responsibility is Stryker’s focus.

The company’s latest social responsibility overview highlights its commitment to the following: advancing healing through innovation, reach and education; sustainable hospitals; sustainability at Stryker; quality and ethics every day; work that inspires; its mission to care goes beyond the office.

Stryker in the UK Stryker UK markets and distributes one of the most broadly based ranges of products from any one company in orthopaedics, with a significant presence in other medical specialties. The company’s products include implants used in joint replacement, trauma, craniomaxillofacial and spinal surgeries; biologics; surgical, neurologic, ear, nose and throat and interventional pain equipment; endoscopic, surgical navigation, communications and digital imaging systems; as well as patient handling and emergency medical equipment. The consistent theme running through all of Stryker’s business is that of improving clinical outcomes for patients; this can only be achieved by partnering with the medical community, working with and listening to customers and patients, their needs and visions; and ultimately helping millions of people lead more active and more satisfying lives.

Stryker EMS Stryker EMS is the global provider of industryfirst patient transport products. If you are working in emergency services, you are at risk of injury.

Whether caused by sudden, traumatic acute failure or cumulative trauma failure, injury will not only shorten careers but will also reduce operational efficiency.

Stryker EMS is dedicated to delivering best-inclass solutions for real industry issues that reduce risk of injuries to the caregiver and patients alike.

The company has focused its efforts to address high risk injury areas including: transferring a patient up

XPS – expandable patient surface, the all-in-one solution for a variety of patients and environments.

and down stairs; raising and lowering a patient on the stretcher; and loading and unloading into and out of an ambulance.

Stryker EMS engineering and design teams focus on continuous innovation globally with the singular goal of improving patient safety and reducing injuries among medics and caregivers. With scientifically proven results, its customers have experienced reduced worker’s compensation costs, injuries, and lost or modified work days, while improving recruitment and retention through the development of these proven technologies.

Recent product launches Power-LOAD is the first automatic loading and unloading system developed by Stryker for ambulances. This eagerly awaited system operates at the touch of a button and therefore considerably reduces the risk of injury to rescue workers. The Power-LOAD System has been developed systematically in accordance with the guiding principle of reducing injuries.

XPS is there when you need it XPS provides an expanded patient surface area that can easily be retrofitted with compatible stretchers. XPS is adjustable with seven locking positions and includes a wider mattress that reduces transfer gap and is designed with patient comfort in mind. This solution helps address growing obesity trends and supports a variety of patients and environments.

Stretchers with XPS meet current tip stability standards for both patient and provider safety.

Engineered for durability and cleanability, with a 6061-T6 aluminium core and over-mold design. www.strykerems.com

For more information e-mail: ems.info@stryker.com

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First choice provider of engineering support for emergency vehicle workshops Paul Clark Services (PCS) has been providing engineering support to the motor transport industry for over 16 years from its headquarters in Swindon, Wiltshire. Its core business is NHS ambulance workshops and operators, and manufacturers within the bus and coach industry. The company’s aim is to provide both short and long-term skilled mechanical, electrical and body engineering support to both bus and coach operators and emergency service vehicle workshops, when they find themselves short of manpower or have an increased workload.

Paul Clark Services’ quality, productivity and experience has meant it has become the preferred choice for supplying these services to the UK’s largest bus and coach operators, such as Arriva, Stagecoach, Abellio, National Express, First, bus and vehicle manufacturers, Alexander Dennis, Wrightbus, Optare and NHS ambulance trust workshops.

“Paul Clark Services remains the preferred supplier of skilled technicians within the motor transport industry.”

In recent years the company has been involved with contract maintenance for Metroline, Transbus International, Go-Ahead and with First Group on a fleet of Mercedes Benz articulated buses in London; and with refurbishing buses for First Group and Stagecoach Bus to be returned to various lease companies and working with Plaxton with a similar project. During 2012 there was a very significant number of engineers working in and around London providing the additional support required during the Olympics and Paralympics; with all the extra buses being operated workshops were at full capacity and beyond!

Highly skilled engineers The company’s highly skilled VOSA/FTA certificated engineers are able to carry out routine vehicle inspections, MOT pre-preparation and preMOT inspections, vehicle servicing, repairs, engine overhauls and major unit changes, campaign/ project work, electrical and body repairs, all at the customer’s premises without the need for the delays and costs associated with taking the vehicle to a expensive commercial or dealership workshop.

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The business continues to invest in training, covering new vehicles, vehicle technology, health and safety and hybrid technology, including working with BAE systems. There has also been significant investment in quality systems and procedures, including a Quality Management System, BS EN ISO 9001, recently accredited by ISOQAR UKAS. Further strengthening the commitment and focus on quality and compliance within the business, its Customer Charter/Code of Conduct is in the process of being finalised and will shortly be published, incorporating the company’s mission statement, ‘To be the first choice provider of engineering support to the Road Transport Industry’.

The website www.paulclarkservices.co.uk now plays an integral part of the business information services, and provides up to date details for both prospective customers, employees and engineers to access information, read the company’s blogs and contact PCS about its services and vacancies.

Meeting growing demand PCS now has over 60 highly skilled engineers working for the business, equipped with corporate sign written service vans and personal tools, and recruitment of suitably skilled engineers continues to enable the ever growing demand to be met. The service van fleet also continues to increase along with the number of engineers as the business grows. Inevitably it’s all about supply and demand and the reputation of PCS in being able to provide, quality, productivity, reliability and value for money, means that the recruitment of skilled, quality

engineers to increase the level of resource available is an integral part of the business. All engineers wishing to join the team must have completed an accredited motor vehicle, PCV apprenticeship, attaining at least NVQ level 2 or equivalent and have at least four years post apprenticeship experience. Additionally all engineers must have a full car driving licence and it’s always an advantage to have a vocational driving licence, such as LGV 1 or PCV. On joining PCS all new engineers are subject to a thorough induction, including health and safety briefing.

Company structure The history of the business is one of almost continued growth over its 16-year history, starting back in 1997 being founded by Paul Clark, Managing Director, with Michael Kerslake, Finance Director, joining a year later. From the onset the business has always been focused on providing highly skilled engineers. Since that time the business has moved its office and recruited two additional managers, Mike Britten, Service Delivery Manager, and Ray McAlle, General Manager. Lorraine Richardson has also recently joined as PA and office administrator to the Directors and management team.

All the management team have significant road transport industry experience, working in major bus operating companies and all are members of the Society of Operations Engineers/Institute of Road Transport Engineers. Paul Clark Services Ltd is also a member of the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

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Mechanical services: • Shift cover for NHS workshops • Engine repairs, overhauls and major unit changes • Vehicle inspection, servicing and repair work • Contract maintenance • Warranty work on behalf of manufacturers • Audits, PDIs and technical reports • Supervision cover • Fixed price work • Campaign work.

Coach building services: • Shift cover for NHS workshops • Contract maintenance • Campaign work • Fixed price work • Warranty work on behalf of manufacturers.

Electrical services: • Shift cover for NHS workshops • Contract maintenance • Campaign work • Warranty work on behalf of manufacturers • Diagnostic work (Mercedes Star diagnostics, BAE hybrid technology).

Workshop facilities • Providing full workshop facilities for all types of maintenance, servicing and repairs.

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Future plans The business aim over the next five years is to grow the customer base and continue to improve on the high standards of engineering support being provided to its customers across the UK. Further investment in engineering support vans, recruitment of strategically placed engineers, providing advanced technical training to enable a broader range of technical skills key to maintaining market position. Additionally, as part of the continuing business strategy, a larger office complex

and fully functional vehicle workshop will be opening towards the end of the year, further improving the type of services PCS is able to provide.

In a ‘nutshell’ Paul Clark Services remains the preferred supplier of skilled technicians within in the motor transport industry, and this remains the core activity of the business, however, the company also continues to diversify into other engineering sectors. www.paulclarkservices.co.uk

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Fastening solutions from YKK Founded in 1934 and with more than 130 companies in 60 countries, YKK knows how to deal with fastening issues.

The company offers an extensive range of zippers, textile and plastic, and snap and button fastening solutions. At The Emergency Services Show 2013, YKK will promote products specifically developed for the PPE industry. The focus will be on the waterproof Aquaseal®, flame retardant Vislon® with Lenzing FR® tape, and the Quickburst® safety opening system.

Quickburst® for life vests Quickburst® is the safety opening system to consider for inflatable personal flotation devices complying with the latest maritime safety standards. Securing a quick and controlled inflation of a life vest, Quickburst® assists with repacking and provides easy access to the gas canister for servicing and replacement.

For safety applications this zipper is available in size 5 and 8 open-end or two-way separable function. Burst sections come in different sizes and can be specified in multiple positions along the zipper chain. Any Vislon® colour combination for tape, elements, burst section and parts can be considered. In addition to standard metal sliders, plastic sliders offer protection against salt water corrosion.

Size 5 Quickburst® is EN ISO 12402-7 certified as part of the inflation system. For protection against heat and flame, there is a special version using flame retardant polyamide zipper elements with aramid tape.

Aquaseal® is the lightweight, fully waterproof zipper to consider for equipment complying with the latest international maritime safety standards. Combining Vislon® technology with a seal between the zipper elements, Aquaseal® allows for easy and smooth operation with protection in critical situations.

For maritime safety applications, a size 10 version with high-compression elements and extra wide tape is available in closed-end, sealed at both ends and open-end. This version with polyurethane tape is specified at 0.3bar water pressure and each zipper is individually tested and laser marked for traceability. Different toggle puller options are available.

Vislon® with Lenzing FR® tape has specifically been developed for constructing EN ISO 11612 certified garments.

Vislon® with Lenzing FR® tape Vislon® with Lenzing FR® tape lightweight zipper to consider for equipment complying with the latest protective clothing standards. Combining the benefits of flame retardant polyamide zipper elements with aramid/modal based cellulose tape allows for easy and smooth operation with protection against heat and flame. In addition to excellent flame retardant properties, the Vislon® with Lenzing FR® tape also has high performance structural strength due to the unique characteristics of the Lenzing FR® fibre.

“YKK knows how to deal with fastening issues.”

Aquaseal is a lightweight, fully waterproof zipper. ®

Size 10 Aquaseal® with 0.3bar water pressure high-compression elements has been specifically developed for constructing SOLAS/MED approved equipment and is now certified to EN ISO 12402-7.

The standard Aquaseal® range specified at 0.05 bar pressure also contains a size 5 option, the world’s smallest waterproof fastener in its category, available in a full range of zipper functions.

The YKK® Aqua product range (www.ykkeurope.com/aqua) also includes heavyduty watertight zippers with a protection level specified up to 1.0bar water pressure. A range of textiles and plastic products, as well as snap and button fasteners, are also available for maritime applications.

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This zipper is available in size 5 closed-end, open-end or two-way separable function. The standard colour range is complemented with a dye to match service. A special ‘flame’ logo puller for sole use with Lenzing FR® tape and aramid tape zippers is also available. In addition to standard metal sliders, there is a glass fibre slider option, further limiting heat transfer.

Vislon® with Lenzing FR® tape has specifically been developed for constructing EN ISO 11612 certified garments. Alternative flame retardant items are available using metal, flame retardant polyamide elements or treated coil elements in combination with aramid or treated polyester tapes.

The YKK® flame retardant fastening range (www.ykkeurope.com/fire) also includes flame retardant textiles and plastic products as well as snap and button fasteners.

Quickburst® is the safety opening system to consider for inflatable personal flotation devices.

The YKK® safety opening range (www.ykkeurope.com/comfort) also includes top open quick release zippers as well as the Lift the Spot™ press fastener.

Snap fastening Also ask about YKK’s durable FlexFix® snap fastening system, designed to withstand the fierce impact of industrial washing, as well as the amazing SNAD® fastener, a snap fastener that can be attached to a range of hardware surfaces without drilling a hole. www.ykkeurope.com

Visit the team on Stand H12.

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Flood rescue from the AA? It might be surprising to discover that the AA has its own inland flood rescue team. The AA is a widely recognised brand, best known for being the UK’s largest breakdown organisation, and more. So what has all that to do with flood rescue?

The summer floods of 2007 became a learning point for everyone involved and led ultimately to the Pitt Review and its recommendations. The AA was involved in the recovery phase in Gloucester and Tewkesbury, but realised that the traditional ‘welly boots’ approach was no longer viable. That moved the AA, in 2008, to form its Special Operations Response Team – or AA SORT. Severe weather response The team is made up of AA employees who all have a ‘day’ job but are trained to DEFRA standard as Swiftwater Rescue Technicians (Level

3) and are available to respond when required to severe weather events.

Using dedicated Land Rover Defenders to supplement the regular patrol vans, the team is able to respond not only to flood events but into snow and mud too. Mud? Yes – take a typical English summer, mix it with a few thousand festival goers trying to park in or leave what used to be fields and you have the picture.

Over the past five years the team has grown from 24 to nearly 100 members, scattered across the UK mainland. Scarcely a month has gone by when the team has not been deployed somewhere – the British weather has made sure of that!

SAR activity Over the last year, the AA’s team has had significant opportunities to work with other statutory and voluntary organisations. This has included some SAR activities, and in particular participation in Exercise Berwyn, the all-Wales flood simulation exercise in March this year. This saw the AA embedding a DEFRA team-type C into the exercise.

Asked where the AA saw itself in the responder community, National Manager for AA Special Operations, John Seymour, said, “We see ourselves as one piece in a much larger jigsaw. We learnt from 2007 that the old casual ways were no longer appropriate so we decided to equip ourselves to do

the job properly. Then we realised we had a resource which could be used for the benefit of a much wider community.”

Within the last year, the AA has completely rewritten the script it uses when dealing with motorists in a flood situation. This provides targeted questioning to establish the level of risk to ensure the fire and rescue service is not called to an incident when the risk does not require it.

John went on to explain that the AA is anxious to be seen as a contributor rather than leader. He said, “We have been able to establish excellent relationships with many organisations, which have been doing this a lot longer than we have, and we’ve been able to learn from them. A number of Chief Fire Officers and their teams have given us guidance and encouragement, and we’ve had some excellent support from the RNLI and mountain rescue in particular.”

You can follow AA SORT on Twitter @AASORT. www.theaa.com/emergency

Visit the team on Stand Z105.

Clothing that works for you With a history stretching back to 1869, when William Sugden set up as a tailor in Yorkshire, Wm Sugden and Sons Ltd certainly has an enviable pedigree. Over the years the company expanded from its tailoring roots, opening two factories around the turn of the 20th Century.

In 1968, Sugdens merged with another manufacturer, Double Two, which had gained an impressive reputation producing blends of cotton or wool with polyester in its shirts.

The new company thrived, establishing a reputation for production quality uniforms and workwear. In 1990 Sugdens developed its concept of a managed service for clothing and set up a new company, which became ThreadNeedle Company Image Ltd. “We are one of the oldest and longest servicing suppliers of clothing and workwear solutions to the private and public sectors,” says Executive Director Paul Gibbons.

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Adapt to market conditions While undoubtedly proud of its history, the company has certainly innovated over the years and has been prepared to adapt to market conditions.

Sugdens’ main USP is its ability to retain the company’s traditions while embracing technology and innovation to offer the full service, from design to distribution. It was among the first to use CAD systems to design fabrics, patterns and storyboards and it also introduced the concept of the fully managed service to the industry over 20 years ago. Versions of this now dominate some major contracts and sections of the public sector. Sugdens is also the owner of the Paradigm non-iron wrinkle free 100 percent cotton range of shirts, which are quite simply unique in the industry.

The company’s mission statement says a lot about its values, ‘Delivering the best in clothing and in customer care’ and that attention to customer satisfaction has translated into orders.

“Our garments are worn in 40 countries,” says Paul Gibbons proudly. “We are successful in both the police and fire sectors and already have many framework contracts. We feel we are in a position to win major public sector business yet retain the financial security and product and services to further develop our private sector, with corporates

like BP, St John Ambulance Supplies. We also have the diversity of a catalogue stock offering supported by our new website that allows us to develop and increase our sales to distributors and smaller end users, which will ensure our business future is sound even if we do not secure some of the major frameworks being touted over the next few years.

Forefront of fashion “The length of service of some of the current team members and their commitment and loyalty is testimony to the values and ethics of this family business. Headed by the Donner father and son Chairman and Managing Director partnership, the team’s work has been recognised by several awards won over the years for design, innovation and account management. The most recent is the ‘Queens Award for Enterprise 2013 for International Trade’, which reflects well on all divisions of the Wakefield Shirt Group and Wm Sugdens is proud to be associated with it,” says Paul. “But we always look to the future – our design team search the world utilising exhibitions, the web and a network of contacts and supply options to ensure we are always at the forefront of fashion and trends.” www.wmsugden.co.uk

Visit Wm Sugdens/ThreadNeedle on Stand C13

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Safety and survival specialists Survitec Group is a global business that spans many countries and market sectors. As a leader in the delivery of survival technology and an expert in the inspection, service and maintenance of critical safety equipment, its mission is to ensure safety and compliance for its customers in all their operating environments.

“Innovative products that have been thoughtfully designed and carefully manufactured.”

The company is also a manufacturer and distributor of class leading products, offering best value, top performance, unrivalled quality, and complete through-life support. Above all, Survitec is an innovator, with a passion for developing new products and services to meet the changing demands of its customers.

Best-in-class brands Although the company’s business interests span many countries, its people share one common focus: Survitec believes in bringing together

best-in-class brands so that its customers can benefit from innovative products that have been thoughtfully designed and carefully manufactured to stringent quality standards.

Through its network of service and distribution centres at 590 locations covering 2000 ports, Survitec seeks to maximise the life of its products out in the field by ensuring its customers can access service facilities at any time and location.

In the UK, Survitec Group is recognised as a leader in the supply, inspection, testing and maintenance of safety and survival equipment. The company’s customers operate across many sectors, including the commercial marine, offshore oil and gas, aviation, military, emergency services, renewable energy and industrial markets. www.survitecgroup.com

Visit Survitec Group on Stand L28.

Blue light vehicle installations APB Mobile Installations Ltd is a small company that specialises in blue light installations. It has been working with vehicles and equipment installations for the last 20 years, during which time it has grown from one engineer working out of a converted garage at home to having a large network of engineers working from two industrial units, based near Peterborough.

“APB works closely with emergency services, often working on their sites to provide a quality installation, reducing the down time of vehicles.”

High quality APB works closely with emergency services, often working on their sites to provide a quality installation, reducing the down time of vehicles.

On complicated installations, however, the company advises that vehicles come into its workshops.

The company is a member of the Federation Of Communication Services, holds a TEA2 Licence

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issued by the Home Office and is Airwave trained for cars and light commercial installations.

light installations, Airwave radio installations, tracker, navigation, CCTV, external lighting, bespoke racking and split charge.

One stop shop APB can now offer complete installations as a ‘one stop shop’, including graphics, blue/amber

www.apb-ltd.co.uk

Visit APB Mobile Installations Ltd on Stand M51.

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Better light for a better life AccuLux Witte + Sutor GmbH has been a technological leader and innovator for the development of mobile lighting for almost 60 years.

In 1955 the company set the standard for environmentally friendly lighting by developing the world’s first rechargeable torch. The model Original 70 won a gold medal at the Brussels exhibition in 1958. The company’s brand name AccuLux still stands for quality, competence and know-how ‘Made in Germany’.

Purchasing power YPO provides public sector organisations across the UK with a broad range of products and services from leading suppliers. As a convenient single port of call for all products and services, the company has a choice of over 30,000 items and around 150 legally compliant contracts. It aims to cater for every need within an establishment, from small items of stationery and furniture, to services for fleet and personal protective equipment.

YPO combines customer demand to negotiate with suppliers and buy in bulk, achieving the most competitive prices. As a publicly owned organisation it passes every single penny saved back to its customers and the public sector, delivering even better value for money.

The most recent additions to the YPO portfolio include: • Smoke Alarms and Related Products (Ref: 447) • Emergency Services Uniforms and Associated Products (Ref: 295) including the supply of items such as station wear/dress wear, personal training wear, corporate wear and uniforms • Fire Fighters Structural PPE (Ref: 299)

In recent years the company has developed a new generation of hand held torches and helmet lights.

AccuLux safety certified lights fulfil the strictest classification standards used in electricity utilities, municipalities, the oil and gas industry and especially used by firefighters, safety inspectors and many more – tested for use in explosion-prone areas of zones 1, 2, 21 and 22, ATEX directive II C, T4. These are, among others, the world’s first ex-proof flashlight rechargeable at the mains socket, AccuLux Four LED EX. Four lens-focused white LED lights generate a very bright, homogenous beam for superior illumination.

Another remarkable development is the AccuLux HL 10 EX, a powerful ex-proof LED flashlight that can easily be attached to any hardhat or fire helmet by using a universal helmet-mounting clip (available as an accessory). This value for money flashlight features enclosure type IP 67, submersible.

One of the company’s bestsellers is the ex-proof torch AccuLux HL 25 EX, a rechargeable lamp with two power LEDs 3W/1W and swivelling head, which features a replaceable battery pack.

Further new models include: the multi-use exproof lamp AccuLux EX SLE 16 LED with 3W power LED; and the ex-proof lamp MHL 5 EX for professional use in gas and dust explosion-prone areas of zones 1, 2, 21 and 22.

The innovative MHL 5 EX comprises an impact resistant and waterproof plastic casing (IP 68) and is only 14.5cm long and has a weight of just 45g – small enough for any pocket.

Extensive range The products mentioned above are just a small selection from the extensive and innovative range of products made by Witte + Sutor GmbH. Professionals also profit from more security and better sight by using AccuLux rechargeable work

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and emergency lamps. The best proof of the company’s competence in this field are the new models AccuLux SL 5 LED and AccuLux SL 6 LED, which are lightweight and compact work and emergency lamps with separate chargers and equipped with 3W power LEDs.

including the supply of items such as firefighters’ tunics, trousers, helmets, boots, gloves and hoods Manufacturing of outstanding products is just one part of the company’s offering to industry, perfect performance for the benefit of the customers is the other.

Witte + Sutor GmbH, located in Murrhardt, Germany, benefits from the typical advantages of a medium-sized company such as high flexibility, innovative strength and lean structure, which allows prompt decision-making. Additionally, its cooperation with well known institutes leads to a steady increase in know-how.

AccuLux stands for quality, competence and hi-tech. The company’s main goal is: better light for a better quality of life.

• Fully Managed Service for Fire Fighters PPE (Ref: 377) including the leasing of personal protective equipment (PPE), care and maintenance.

The solutions offer a flexible choice of products and services from various suppliers. While saving the time and money of having to conduct a lengthy procurement process, customers of the frameworks also receive the benefit of dedicated support and post-contract management from YPO. Meet the dedicated YPO Emergency Services Team at the show to find out more information and discuss your requirements.

www.acculux.de

Meet the YPO team on Stand A70.

www.ypo.co.uk

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What NEXT from COAST torch supplier?

BBB is the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for the COAST™ and NEXTORCH® ranges of professional quality LED torches, head torches, lanterns and multi-tools. COAST is a major player in the USA/Canadian market and is already a major supplier to USA police and military forces.

However, this range only came to the UK for the first time one year ago, since when it has enjoyed a fantastic reception.

A unique feature of COAST Multi-Tools are the inbuilt LEDs.

COAST range The COAST range comprises four clear sections, all made to highest professional standards of quality, workmanship and performance.

The COAST LED torch range includes: Penlights

for close-up inspection with crisp/clear beams and run-times up to 12.75 hours from two standard AAA batteries; coloured LEDs for aiding night vision and signalling use; and Ultra-Violet for location of leaks of brake fluid, fuel or refrigerant and for use on crime-scenes in highlighting traces of body fluids, finger-prints and drugs.

A wide range of options are available right up to the COAST HP314, which has an awesome 1132 lumens output capable of seeing half a mile in distance!

All COAST focusing torches are supplied with high quality pouches and are covered by an extensive five-year warranty.

COAST head-torches include options with fixed beam, also with white and red LEDs to aid night vision, right through to fully-loaded options, which include dimmable light control for precise setting of required light level and optimisation of battery life, plus ‘Pure Beam’ spot-to-flood focusing for ideal long-range or close-up beams and even supplied with clips to attach to safety helmets in order to fix securely and avoid the risk of slipping-off in use.

COAST LED multi-tools are approved and recommended by the US Military due to their highquality manufacture from 400 series stainless steel, with spring-loaded pliers instantly ready for use once the tool is opened. A unique feature of the range is the inbuilt LEDs, which are used as a backup light with the tool closed but become part of the working tool when opened as they shine directly ahead of the plier-head or knife blade when these are being used in dark or confined spaces.

The COAST emergency lanterns range comprises four competitively-priced models, each of which includes the option to switch from high-mediumlow light outputs, also to solid red to aid night-vision

or to flashing red if required in emergencies or to indicate a position in darkness. The flagship EAL 20 model also has the option of dimmable light control for precise setting of required light output and a run-time of up to 100 hours, something COAST refers to as ‘10 nights of light’!

Programmable torch BBB’s longer-established NEXTORCH range is best known for being the main supplier of the Chinese Police Force standard-issue flashlight since 1996, also specialising in torch-kits for gun mounting on hand guns and/or rifles.

NEXTORCH is also the inventor of the myTorch series, which is ‘the World’s first programmable torch’, allowing the user to decide the number of modes, the order they come on in, the brightness levels, strobe, SOS etc. This effectively allows emergency services personnel to set-up the torch to their exact and specific requirements, based on what is most important and needed in their work.

During this year’s Emergency Services Show, BBB will be launching no less than 15 new products. The company will be joined on its stand by one of its distributors, H-Squared Electronics, who is able to supply COAST or NEXTORCH products for trial purchase from the show. www.bbb-leisureproducts.co.uk

High hazard fire fighting solutions Firemain Engineering understands the huge cost of fire to the high-risk industries, which is why cost effective loss control is the company’s main objective. It aims to be the provider of choice in the field of fire engineering and in doing so aims to help its customers to protect their investments, as well as the environment. Firemain provides high hazard fire fighting solutions to industry, from large fuel storage tanks to aircraft hangars.

“Firemain looks forward to presenting its range of products and services to returning and new customers alike at The Emergency Services Show 2013.” w w w. e m e r g e n c y s e r v i c e s t i m e s . c o m

This year Firemain Engineering Limited will once again be attending The Emergency Services Show. It gives the company the opportunity to exhibit its products and services that have been serving the fire fighting industry for the past 23 years.

Foam products Firemain originated when an opportunity was spotted for a service-orientated company that could supply the fire protection market with foam-related system hardware. Since 1990, Firemain has specialised in sourcing foam products and systems from the world’s finest manufacturers of foam equipment, foam concentrates and monitor systems.

The company’s range of products and services

include: a vast range of foam concentrates, bladdertanks, proportioners, monitors, inductors, generators, testing, maintenance and commissioning.

Over the years, Firemain has diversified, and is now associated with, as well as UK distributors of some of the world’s best known foam and foam equipment brands: Svenska Skum, Ansul and Firedos, whose foam proportioning system was recently awarded with prestigious FM approval.

Extinguishing agent technology Firemain is also proud to be the UK agent for Williams Fire & Hazard Control, that is widely regarded as the world’s most experienced major flammable liquid fire fighter. Firemain is also a distributor of Williams UK foam concentrates and extinguishing agent technology.

Firemain is dedicated to you, its customers, and wishes to be involved closely with you to provide the support it feels its customers deserve, and will always advise, consider and support your fire engineering needs. www.firemain.com

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