OCTOBER 2012
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ᔡ SPECIAL ISSUE: a preview of the forthcoming Emergency Services Show 2012 (ESS2012) ᔡ News: National Police Air Service takes to the skies ᔡ People: first Chief Constable of Scotland begins his new role ᔡ Profile: North Fire and e2v partner to launch new TIC ᔡ Profile: the work CFOA National Resilience undertakes to protect the public ᔡ A guide to some of the latest products and services available ᔡ ESS2012: visitor attractions – a national summit, CPD workshops, a recovery demo and more… ᔡ ESS012: Network in the Emergency Response Zone ᔡ ESS012: Vehicles, First Response kit, Health & Medical, Lighting & Torches, Comms & IT, PPE ᔡ ESS2012: Register for free today – visit www.emergencyuk.com ISSN 1472-1090
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Regular features First Words Visitors who have pre-registered to attend ESS2012 highlight why the show is the must-attend event in the emergency services calendar
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News The launch of the National Police Air Service, GWAS launches an ambulance response app and Scotland unveils its first electric ambulance
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Contracts & People Bravery award for RAF Winchman, First Chief Constable of Scotland appointed, EMAS invests in vehicles and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service looks to replace over 300 sets of BA
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Page 51 – Yamaha supplies seven PRO watercraft to Dorset Police for Olympic duties.
Events
Inside this issue
An A-Z of Exhibitors at The Emergency Services Show 2012, which takes place at Stoneleigh Park from 21-22 November
ESS2012: Show Attractions
Company Profile
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North Fire plc and e2v will launch the new Argus Mi-TIC personal thermal imaging camera at ESS2012
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Profile CFOA National Resilience promotes interoperability between responding agencies and ensures that the general public receive the best possible response in times of major emergencies and catastrophic disasters in the UK
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Profile SARbotUK (The Underwater Rescue Charity) provides a reduced risk solution to water rescue
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Product Information A medical translator app, fire hood range, business continuity guide and more
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Last Words Andrew Bale, CEO of Resilient Networks, asks whether asking emergency services to save lives while also cutting costs is the ultimate Catch 22
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The JESIP National Interoperability Summit, RHA Recovery demonstration, Physio-Control UK learning centre, Babcock rescue demos, EPS CBRN Decontamination Workshop and College of Paramedics CPD workshops
ESS2012: Vehicles & Equipment Motorbikes, fleet cars, specialist appliances, vehicle conversions, electric vehicles, cycles, climate control solutions, equipment checking tools, medical refrigeration, livery and lightbars, amphibious vehicles
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ESS2012: Media & More… Incident recovery services, procurement advice, asset management, storage solutions and leading magazines for emergency services professionals
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ESS2012: Emergency Response Zone Approximately 60 end users will be represented in this zone at ESS2012, comprising Category 1 and 2 Responders, Professional, Government and Voluntary organisations
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ESS2012: PPE Protective clothing, headwear, footwear, gloves, eyewear, uniform accessories, fastenings and more
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ESS2012: First Response Thermal imaging cameras, rescue tools, rescue solutions, generators, hose reels, decon shelters, pumps, foam
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ESS2012: Lighting & Torches Portable floodlights, searchlights, headtorches and flashlights, LED torches and area lighting systems
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ESS2012: Comms & IT GPS systems, mobile satellite and wireless technology, resilient emergency messaging systems, pagers and body worn cameras
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ESS2012: Training
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Online learning, smoke machines and casualty simulations
ESS2012: Health and Medical Non-invasive technology, gas management, defibs, medical bags, CPR training aids and patient monitoring kit
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Companies Company Name 21st Century Technology AA SORT AccuLux Air Liquide Healthcare AirMed Airwave Alpha Solway Ltd Ambulance Service Institute Ambulance Services Benevolent Fund Amputees in Action Ltd Angus Fire Ansell Protective Solutions APD Communications Arco Ltd Argus Thermal Imaging Ashwoods Automotive Ltd Asian Fire Service Association Association of Ambulance Chief Executives Association of Chief Police Officers AST Systems Astrium ATS Euromaster AW Hainsworth & Sons Ltd Babcock International Group PLC BASICS BBB Investments Ltd BCAS Biomed Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service Belfast Coastguard Bluecher UK Ltd Bluelite Graphics Ltd BMJ Learning The Boot Repair Company Ltd Bott Ltd Braemer Howells Ltd Bristol Uniforms Ltd British Red Cross Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Bullard GmbH Cabinet Office Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service Canland UK (Hot Pack) Ltd Cardiac Science Holdings (UK) Ltd Cardiac Services Ltd Care Quality Commission CBRNe World CEGA Air Ambulance CFM Services CFOA National Resilience Ltd CFOA Services Ltd Chief Fire Officers' Association Civil Contingencies Secretariat Clark Masts Class Professional Publishing Cold Cut Systems AB College of Paramedics The Consortium Fire and Rescue Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Cosalt PLC Deben Group Industries Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service Dometic Group Dorset Police Dr Martens Draeger Safety UK Ltd DuPont Personal Protection Eagle Technical Products Ltd East Midlands Ambulance Service East of England Ambulance Service Eberspächer (UK) Ltd Electrosonic Emergency Planning Society EMS Translator Excelerate Technology Explosive Learning Solutions Ltd Ferno Fife Constabulary The Fire Fighters Charity The Fire Service College Fire Services Fund-Raising Shop CIC Firemain Engineering Ltd Fischer Panda UK Ltd Flamepro (UK) Ltd
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Ford G&E Automatic Equipment Ltd Garmin Global Rescue Services Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service GMK Tactical Products Godiva Government Decontamination Service Grampian Fire and Rescue Service Great North Air Ambulance Service Great Western Ambulance Service GYS Haagen Haix – Schuhe Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Halfords Business Services Halls Auto Electrical Ltd Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service Health Protection Agency The Helicopter Emergency Landing Pads Appeal Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary Hertfordshire Constabulary Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service HIAL IC Brindle & Co Ltd Independent Ambulance Association Indicomm Global Institution of Fire Engineers Intelligent Portable Lighting Solutions Interspiro Ltd Intramark Clothing Intramark Ltd Irish Coastguard ISG Infrasys ITURRI Group John Jordan Ltd Jones and Bartlett Learning Keela Keytracker KTC Fire Laerdal Medical Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Le Maitre Ltd LED Lenser Torches – Ledco Ltd Lewis's Medical Supplies Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue LOCOG London Fire Brigade Lyon Equipment Limited Mammut UK Ltd Maritime and Coastguard Agency Maritime Volunteer Service Masimo Mecmesin Ltd Meindl Metz MFC Survival Ltd Miele Professional MSA (Britain) Ltd National Ambulance Resilience Unit National Police Air Service National Policing Improvement Agency NBC Group NCEC Nightsearcher Ltd Niton 999 Equipment North Fire PLC Northamptonshire Police Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Nuvia Limited Onus Technologies Ltd OTL PageOne Panasonic Páramo Ltd PBI Performance Products Inc Peli Products (UK) Ltd The Photon Shop Physio-Control UK Pinnacle Response Ltd Police Service of Scotland Premier Hazard Prevention Protocols Ltd Primetech UK Ltd
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The Prince's Trust 41 PROACT Medical Ltd 90 Prometheus Medical Ltd 90 RAF Search and Rescue 11 Reelcare Ltd 66 Resilient Networks 96 Respirex International Ltd 54 Responder Technology 82 Reveal Media Ltd 82 RHA Recovery 18 RNLI 9 Rosenbauer International 45 Rostaing SA 62 Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents 9 Royal United Services Institute 17 RUD Chains Ltd 29 RuptureSeal™ 73 Safequip 71 Safety Components 62 SARAID 43 SARbotUK 50 Scania (Great Britain) Ltd 29 Scott Safety 20, 57 Scottish Ambulance Service 9 Scottish Police Authority 12 Sea & Sea Ltd 67 Simulaids Ltd 89 Simulation FRS Limited 87 Sioen NV 62 South Wales Police 12 South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service 9 South Yorkshire Police 9 Specialist Vehicle Trading Ltd 30 Speedings Ltd 91 Stedfast Inc 62 Steroplast 92 Strathclyde Police 12 Stryker UK Ltd 92 Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service 96 Supply+ Limited 66 Suprabeam 79 Survitec Group 72 Technical Absorbents 63 telent Technology Services Ltd 11 Territorial Army – Medical Services 42 Thames Valley Police 4 Thomas Jacks Ltd 75 tms support solutions ltd 25 Top Baggage International 67 Total Storage Systems Ltd 36 Tracerco Ltd 72 TRACKER Network (UK) Ltd 26 Training 4 Resilience 87 Transvend Ltd 30 TSI Flowmeters Ltd 34 UK International Search and Rescue 47 UK Power Networks 4 Uni-Lite International 78 Vauxhall Special Vehicles 32 Versar PPS 69 Vimpex Ltd 70 Volkswagen Group UK Ltd 22 Webasto Product UK Ltd 25 Weber Rescue UK Ltd 64 West Midlands Fire Service 47 West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service 8 West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service 11 WH Bence (Coachworks) Ltd 29 Wm Sugden & Sons Ltd 61 Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team 5 Woodway Engineering Ltd 32 WRVS 40 Yamaha Motor UK Ltd 22, 51 YKK (UK) Ltd 56 Yorkshire and Humber Underwater Search & Marine Unit 11 YPO 36 ZOLL Medical UK Ltd 13, 89
Advertisers Company Name AA SORT AccuLux AgustaWestland Alpha Solway Ltd Amputees in Action Ltd Angus Fire Antares (Europe) Ltd Argus Thermal Imaging Babcock International Group PLC Bluelite Graphics Ltd BMW Authorities The Boot Repair Company Ltd British Red Cross Bullard GmbH Cardiac Science Holdings (UK) Ltd The Consortium Fire and Rescue Cosalt PLC County Durham EMS CREST
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Electrolux 38 EPS CBRN Workshop 95 Firemain Engineering Ltd 74 Garmin 83 Haix – Schuhe Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH 57 Indicomm Global 83 ISG Infrasys 68 Land Rover 19, 21, 23 LED Lenser Torches – Ledco Ltd IBC Lyon Equipment Limited 37, 93 Niton 999 Equipment 58 North Fire PLC FC, 14 Onus Technologies Ltd 31 Peli Products (UK) Ltd 85 Physio-Control UK 46 PPS – Professional Protection Systems Ltd 52 Premier Hazard 31 Primetech UK Ltd 68, 80 Red Box Recorders Limited 19
Company Name RUD Chains Ltd RuptureSeal™ Ruth Lee Limited RVG SP Services (UK) Ltd Strongs Plastic Products Survitec Group Thomas Jacks Ltd TRACKER Network (UK) Ltd TSI Flowmeters Ltd Vauxhall Special Vehicles Vimpex Ltd VW Commercial WH Bence (Coachworks) Ltd The Will-Burt Co (EU) Ltd XmarX Tracker YKK (UK) Ltd
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Visitors are registering in their thousands to attend The Emergency Services Show 2012 via the show website – www.emergencyuk.com. Emergency Services Times (EST) contacted a select few and asked them their reasons for registering, what they were most looking forward to seeing and the importance of networking at the event. How would you answer?
Q: What are you most looking forward to seeing at The Emergency Services Show?
A: I’m looking forward to seeing a wide range of exhibitors, together with a wide range of products ‘under one roof’. Being able to see so much, from across a wide section of suppliers is an invaluable time saver. When this is coupled with a quality, convenient venue, it’s likely to be both a productive and enjoyable day. Chief Inspector Henry Parsons Joint Roads Policing Unit Thames Valley Police A: Working as Supply Chain Manager with Grampian Fire and Rescue Service with my main focus on PPE, what am I most looking forward to seeing at the show? In one word ‘Innovation’. There are some clever and inventive people out there, whose ideas could change, enhance, simplify or simply help with cost savings in so many areas of my work. The Emergency Services Show is the platform that enables me the opportunity to meet and talk to those people. The diversity of products on display and the relaxed atmosphere makes it a show not to be missed. Roslyn Freeman MCIPS, Supply Chain Manager Grampian Fire and Rescue Service
Q: What influenced your decision to register for The Emergency Services Show most – the chance to see the latest equipment available to emergency services or to network with like-minded emergency responders?
A: Why turn down an opportunity to visit an expanding Emergency Services Show? Having attended all of the shows held at Stoneleigh I find it useful to catch the latest developments, attend meetings and network with other Brigade Engineers from across the UK. Brian Middleton, Fleet Manager Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
A: I’ve attended all of the Emergency Services Shows held at Stoneleigh Park. The shows enable me to keep up-to-date with the latest products and services available to emergency responders. Many of these products and services have applications outside of the emergency responder arena and I have returned from every show with ideas to improve our business effectiveness and efficiency and our service to our customers. The show also facilitates networking with suppliers and other responders – this is also an invaluable part of the show for me. I’m looking forward to the 2012 show. John Gibbs, Contingency Planning Manager UK Power Networks
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Q: How important is it to discover equipment and services at The Emergency Services Show that will provide efficiency savings for your organisation?
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A: For us in Mountain Rescue, its imperative that we get the best value for money, every pound we spend we have to earn. The Emergency Services Show (ESS) showcases what’s available from a huge variety of different suppliers, gives me a chance to talk face to face and encourages good client/supplier relationships, it lets me get 'hands on' with the kit whether that be medical, clothing, ‘crag’ kit, lighting or vehicles, quality and value for money is what I look for and events like the ESS can give me this. Brian Bailey Equipment Officer Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team A: All local authority fire and rescue services are under pressure to reduce costs and to get the best value that they can when purchasing vital equipment. Even with the current spending pressures, we need to ensure that our crews have the best equipment possible to undertake the critical roles that they perform and the show offers fire chiefs and engineers the chance to learn first hand of the innovation and new ideas, which are out there in the sector. The show also allows us the opportunity to see what other services are buying and how they achieved value whilst doing so. Mark Jones Chief Fire Officer Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service A: In the past, police forces have been very good at sourcing and acquiring equipment that quickly becomes obsolete or inefficient. I have seen the inefficiency in purchasing processes over the last 30 years, which has often impacted on policing operations and resulted in non-existent efficiency savings! Interoperability between police regions and forces is key to ensuring that appropriate equipment is sourced. Having the right advice is also vital to understand your customers’ needs, capabilities and implementation issues. Dick Titley, Director Prevention Protocols ltd
Q: How valuable do you think The Emergency Services Show will be to your understanding of the latest equipment available to emergency services?
A: Managing one of the remotest and stand-alone fire services in the world, these shows have become an essential tool to meet suppliers and to see what is new on the market. There are exciting times ahead with oil and possible gas development and all that entails, which will have a profound impact on the fire service’s future requirements and service development, making these shows even more essential. Since last year’s show the Falkland Islands Government has committed funds of over £500,000 investment to the fire service for Photo: Norman Clark new and replacement equipment. Over £300,000 will be spent this year on a new Scania 4x4 fire appliance and replacement of the service’s rescue equipment. Without attending last year’s show I would not have seen the various options available with the vehicles. My attendance also highlighted a potential future problem for us operating in a remote location with the computer technologies now being used and European emissions regulations. Gardner Fiddes, Chief Fire Officer, Falkland Islands
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In brief . . . Chief Fire Officer Graham Stagg and Chairman of the fire authority Fred Brown have officially opened Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service’s new training facility at Milton. The new facility replaces the training facilities at the old Parkside Station in Cambridge but its extra features mean it can be used by firefighters from across the service. It boasts a large training building, which can be altered to simulate fires in a number of different properties, including warehouses, houses and shops. The layout inside can be changed by locking and opening various doors inside on both levels so firefighters do not become familiar with just one layout and the house can be filled with artificial smoke to make visibility poor, as it would be with a real fire. The drill tower allows for working at height training and within the compound there is plenty of space for other skills training, such as road traffic collision work, animal rescues and ladder work. www.cambsfire.gov.uk
Protection of the communities of Hampshire and West Sussex has been further strengthened through an agreement between the counties’ fire and rescue services. Under the agreement, the two services are able to request vital support for each other during large-scale incidents. It will provide both services with additional capacity in terms of fire fighting resources and strategic support in the event of serious emergencies. The Memorandum of Understanding between Hampshire and East Sussex has refreshed the previous arrangement between the neighbouring services and will last until the end of July 2014. www.hantsfire.gov.uk
A series of measures has been agreed to strengthen the long-term working relationship between the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the Independent Ambulance Association (IAA). Independent ambulance companies are the smallest and among the most recent healthcare service providers to be regulated by the CQC, with registrations becoming effective from 1 April 2011. The specific working arrangements include regular contact to exchange information on all relevant matters such as compliance inspection reports and CQC enforcement actions. Additionally there will be bi-monthly joint meetings to discuss an agreed agenda and report back to their respective managements on key issues and decisions taken. www.iaauk.org
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National Police Air Service is launched The new National Police Air Service (NPAS) was launched on 1 October. The new service will provide more efficient and accessible air support to the police service throughout England and Wales that offers better value for money. Responding to the findings of a comprehensive review commissioned in 2009, the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and individual police authorities approved the central recommendation to replace the previous air support system with a national service, regionally coordinated for local delivery. An ACPO led project team has been supported by the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) and the Home Office to develop and deliver an implementation plan for the national service. NPAS is delivered under the first National Collaboration Agreement between policing bodies in England and Wales. Through collaborative working this enables a service to provide capability from the air that maximises the delivery of frontline public services, but with a lower cost than services procured and managed on a local basis.
West Yorkshire Police Authority has agreed for West Yorkshire Police to be the Lead Force for NPAS and this ensures that NPAS is led and owned by the police service and delivers the operational benefits and financial savings that have been presented to individual police bodies. Borderless service NPAS will provide a national, borderless service making use of the nearest aircraft meaning that the police service’s response will, in many cases, be enhanced over current provision. It will provide an air service to 98 percent of the population of England and Wales within 20 minutes. There will be 23 strategic locations, with 25 aircraft that provide the operational capability to deliver an enhanced service to the public with an aircraft being available 24 hours a day. Reserve aircraft (three) will also be provided when aircraft are offline for scheduled maintenance to minimise reduction in service. It is anticipated that NPAS will save up to £15m a year compared to previous arrangements for police air support when all forces join NPAS.
The service will be implemented in a regional, phased approach from October 2012 to January 2015. Longer term, further savings are expected to be achievable through improved operational and organisational efficiencies and moving to an optimised fleet (reducing maintenance and training costs). Minister for Policing and Criminal Justice, Damian Green said, “I am very pleased to welcome the launch of the National Police Air Service. It will create the first national, borderless air service for the police, vastly improving current provisions. This is a great example of police working together to improve services for the public while saving money. “NPAS shows police forces working together can drive down costs. When Police and Crime Commissioners are elected in November their public mandate will provide a sharp incentive to drive forward even greater efficiencies in policing costs, while still improving public services.” There will be a detailed article on NPAS in the December issue of Emergency Services Times. www.acpo.police.uk
GWAS launches ambulance response app Great Western Ambulance vice – with other areas of Service (GWAS) commanthe trust to support a ders attending incidents response. now have comprehensive Phase 2 will incorporate information at their fingertrust data such as perfortips thanks to a new app. mance and the availability of Called the GWAS app – specialist staff groups such and thought to be the first as SORT personnel. Phase ambulance app in the coun3 will include clinical learning try – it houses all relevant and development informadocuments, policies and tion. Although initially procedures as well as mapfocused on GWAS comping, cordons, visual imagmanders, the app is available ing, Dictaphone log etc. to all trust staff – who are The app also provides (From L to R): Members of the GWAS Resilience team Sian Dyson, Barry Taylor and also being encouraged to access to factsheets for Oliver Tovey with MyOxygen Director Andrew Farmer. suggest further content for specific types of incidents phase 3 – via a link from the – such as from the Health Protection ing them to make well-informed, resilience team. Agency (HPA) for managing chemical structured decisions. The eventual plan is to make it incidents. “For ambulance personnel, operat- available to other ambulance trusts ing to clear policies and procedures via the app store. Minimum specificais second nature – the challenge is tions for the app are an iPad 2, wimaking sure that wealth of information fi/3G access, IOS5, 16GB. The app has already been trialled in is current and portable. Now there’s a recent live incident – when emeran app for that.” gency services had to evacuate much Three phases of Bristol city centre for a bomb scare. The GWAS app has been developed Pete Brown said, “Better decisionwith Bristol-based mobile marketing making in support of ambulance cliniPete Brown, GWAS Resilience Man- agency, My Oxygen. The first of cians on scene ultimately means better ager, said, “The app puts relevant, three phases of the app went live at care and outcomes for patients, which up-to-date information in the palm of the beginning of September and is at the heart of everything we do.” commanders’ hands when they are allows commanders to share infor- www.gwas.nhs.uk on scene managing an incident, allow- mation – via e-mail or messaging ser-
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Royal visit officially opens safety centre
HRH Duchess of Gloucester unveils a plaque to officially open the centre.
South Yorkshire Police and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service recently welcomed Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester to the Lifewise Centre in Rotherham. The visit saw Her Royal Highness experience a number of initiatives that are run from Lifewise before
Scotland’s first electric ambulance unveiled
unveiling a plaque and announcing the centre officially open. Accompanied by Superintendent Eddie Murphy from the South Yorkshire Police Community Safety Department, Her Royal Highness met with a range of representatives including Chief Constable David Crompton, Chief Fire Officer James Courtney, South Yorkshire Young Leaders, In2Change and a range of staff based at Lifewise. Developed by South Yorkshire Police and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, Lifewise is an interactive learning resource for South Yorkshire communities. The centre features a purpose-built set that is used to educate visitors about safety and citizen-
ship with the ultimate aim of reducing crime and improving quality of life. As part of the interactive Lifewise set, the Duchess experienced a range of the initiatives run from the centre, including road safety, digital inclusion, fire safety and the dangers of becoming a young offender. Diane Malpass, SYFR Head of Community Safety, said, “This visit was all about recognising the hard work of both organisations’ many dedicated staff and volunteers who helped to make this centre a reality. Lifewise will remain the cornerstone of our efforts to provide free safety education to every school pupil in South Yorkshire for many years to come.” www.syfire.gov.uk
London gets second hospital helipad with help from HELP St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust and The Helicopter Emergency Landing Pads (HELP) Appeal have announced that formal planning permission has been granted to develop an onsite helipad at St George’s Hospital in Tooting, South West London.
Scotland’s first electric ambulance was unveiled in August as part of the Scottish Ambulance Service Annual Review. The new electric vehicle will be trialled by the Patient Transport Service, which takes patients who have a medical or mobility need to and from healthcare appointments. There are no carbon emissions from the ambulance and it has a range of approximately 100 miles between charges, depending on operational use. It can be charged in around four hours. Other than a much quieter journey, patients will notice no difference from a normal patient transport ambulance. The introduction of the electric ambulance is part of a wider investment to upgrade the Patient Transport Service, which undertakes 1.2 million journeys every year, with a new direct booking system for patients and the latest mobile technology in all vehicles. The new system has been launched in the north and west of Scotland and goes live in the east of the country later this year. It is delivering a more accessible and personal service for patients that has greater flexibility to better meet their needs.
The new helipad will be partly funded by a grant from the County Air Ambulance Trust, HELP Appeal, and will be the second hospital helipad in the capital and the first south of the river. It will be built on the rooftop of the hospital’s St James Wing, five stories up, and will have direct lift access to the accident and emergency department, significantly reducing transfer times for critically ill and injured patients. The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, a keen supporter of the project,
www.scottishambulance.com
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.
St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust has received a £1m HELP Appeal grant to help fund the new onsite helipad, which is estimated to cost a total of £4m.
said, “This is a fantastic project, which will help save the lives of many Londoners and will improve our healthcare service. I commend the HELP Appeal for working tirelessly to ensure as many hospitals in London and across the country have the funding they need to build such lifesaving facilities.” The HELP Appeal provides nonrepayable grants to hospitals that need to update their existing helipad facilities or build new onsite helipads, and St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust has received a £1m HELP Appeal grant to help fund the new onsite helipad, which is estimated to cost a total of £4m.
In brief . . . Specialist rescue and marine response teams from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) on 23 September took part in the largest live maritime training exercise ever held in Northern Ireland. The exercise, called Exercise Diamond, involved a staged collision between a passenger vessel with 120 people on board and a commercial roll on roll off ferry with 50 passengers and 23 crew on board. Simulated fires on board the vessels and people trapped on the vessels further intensified the difficulty for the various agencies responding to the mock up ‘major incident’. NIFRS Marine Response Team, NIFRS Special Rescue Team worked along side the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, the Belfast Coastguard, the Irish Coastguard, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), the ambulance service, the police service and other agencies to carry out search and rescue operations at sea. www.nifrs.org
Cornwall fire investigation (FI) dog Nelson has dipped his paw into social media. Owner and handler Watch Manager Mark Smith set up Nelson’s account (@Nelson_firedog) to help promote fire safety messages and give an insight into the canine’s daily life. www.cornwall.gov.uk
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has launched its awards scheme for 2013, and organisations of all sizes and types from the emergency services are invited to enter using a new online process. The RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards scheme, which is the largest and longest-running occupational health and safety awards programme in the UK, has a fully online entry process for the first time. All entrants must register for the awards by 3 December and there is an early registration discount of £54 for organisations that register by 31 October 31. www.rospa.com/awards
The helipad at St George’s Hospital will be one of many helipads across the country that the HELP Appeal is helping to fund through its grant scheme. The Appeal has already funded helipads at Oswestry Spinal Injuries Hospital, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Southampton General Hospital and is currently talking to around 20 hospitals from Plymouth and Bristol to Leicester and Manchester about their helipad needs and how the Appeal might be able to help with this life-saving equipment.
An exercise between Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue (LFR) and RAF fire crews at Coningsby has helped strengthen relationships and set plans in case of an emergency on the base. The day’s packed programme saw a number of benefits for both the service and RAF by making the most of facilities rarely available to both parties to provide reciprocal familiarisation and training. The exercise also provided both parties a chance to experience how the Incident Command System (ICS) would work at a joint-agency incident.
www.helpappeal.co.uk
http://microsites.lincolnshire.gov.uk/LFR
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Major investment West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is to make a major investment in firefighter safety by replacing over 300 sets of breathing apparatus (BA). The current BA sets date back to the mid-1990s and are approaching the end of their working life both physically and technologically. Modern BA offers greater comfort and safety to the wearer. Assistant Chief Fire Officer Craig McIntosh said, “We all know that West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is undergoing major changes because of financial circumstances beyond its control but it is important that our staff, and members of the public, understand that we will never compromise on firefighter safety and remain committed to giving our people the very best tools available to do their job efficiently and effectively.” Fire chiefs intend to ‘future proof’ the new equipment so that advances such as telemetry can be added at a later date when fully proven. This technology transmits live information from the set to safety officers outside the building. When the brigade begins firefighter recruitment again the successful supplier must be able to supply additional sets within 5-10 working days. www.westyorksfire.gov.uk
More cutting edge technology from Primetech
In brief . . .
Primetech is to become a supplier and installer of the innovative coldcut™ COBRA Cutting Extinguisher system, which offers a safer and faster means of putting out fires. The system, designed by Cold Cut Systems AB, Sweden, is already installed in many forms of fire response vehicles worldwide, from small vans to specially built rescue services trucks. Henry Walker, Director of Primetech, says, “We are really excited about this new partnership. By installing the coldcut ™ COBRA into smaller, faster and more responsive vehicles, we can provide our fire service clients with a unique extension to our rapid response technology offering – one that we feel can, and undoubtedly will, make a real difference to the saving of lives and property.”
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Primetech has already established itself as a supplier of mobile satellite services and rugged mobile computer systems. Its work with industry leading manufacturers, vehicle conversion specialists and specialist engineers gives the company a unique understanding of the demands of the potential clients of COBRA and how this system can be of benefit. Henry continues, “We have built a reputation for providing pioneering technology and COBRA is a natural addition for us. Our specialist understanding of this market, the relationships that we have built on reciprocal trust and integrity and our extensive client base stands testament to our consistently high standards of customer support and a confidence in our product offering.” www.primetech.co.uk
Bravery award for RAF Winchman RAF Search and Rescue Master Aircrewman Richard Taylor has been awarded the Queen’s Commendation For Bravery In The Air (QCBA) for his role in the search and rescue of Russian sailors from the sea after their vessel sunk in heavy seas off the coast of North Wales. Richard, one of the four man duty crew at ‘C’ Flight, 22 Squadron at RAF Valley, was woken in the early hours of a stormy 27 November morning to attend to a ship in distress, 30 nautical miles south west of their location. The vessel had been broken in two by the high seas, sinking exceptionally quickly, leaving eight lives in jeopardy. A nearby ship, which had responded to the Mayday call of the stricken vessel, had sighted dinghies in the water, passing their position to the crew at RAF Valley. The Forward Looking lnfra Red (FLIR) did not indicate the presence of survivors on the first dinghy but as the crew could not verify this with 100 percent certainty, Richard Taylor was winched out to carry out a physical search of the dinghy. The high sea state was affecting the Winch Operator’s system, which
malfunctioned throwing Richard into the sea on several occasions; eventually he was thrown into the water and trapped under the dinghy. Using great mental and physical strength, he was able to free himself before being winched to safety. With no survivors found, the crew repositioned to the next dinghy and after much effort, Richard made it to the dinghy and
deployed a high line, finding two survivors who were then winched up to the aircraft uninjured. Aircaft Captain, Flt Lt Thomas ‘Sticky’ Bunn said, “The Sea King’s auto hover system was struggling to hold position in the high sea-state so we had to hold the hover above the dinghy ‘manually’; this meant things were a bit more difficult than we would have liked. Sgt ‘Livvy’ Livingston, the Radar/Winch Operator reported Rich swinging towards and entering the water and then the dinghy flipped with Rich still inside. This wasn’t pretty and I feared for Rich. “That night and the following two days saw a large-scale search involving two RAF and two Irish Coastguard helicopters and extensive Coastguard activity on and off the water. It was pretty humbling to fly in those conditions and it brought home what a dangerous job merchant seaman do.” During the rescue effort, Richard Taylor remained calm and focused, showing true courage and determination when in extremely stressful and dangerous conditions, demonstrating outstanding bravery and skill.
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telent Technology Services Ltd, a leading provider of telecommunication solutions, has been selected as a supplier of PSN services to the UK public sector under Government Procurement Service’s Public Services Network (PSN) Services Framework contract. This award means that telent will be able to tender for contracts across all public bodies in the UK, including central government, local authorities, emergency services and health and education providers.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has a new management team in place following the retirement of former Chief Fire Officer Peter Holland. Taking up Mr Holland’s post as Chief Fire Officer is former Assistant Chief Fire Officer Chris Kenny. Joining him as Deputy Chief Fire Officer is Justin Johnston, formerly Assistant Chief of Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service. Taking over as Assistant Chief Fire Officer is Dave Russel, who was Lancashire’s Head of Community Risk Management. www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk
Hertfordshire Constabulary’s new Deputy Chief Constable (DCC), Andy Adams, started in his new post at the end of September, bringing with him a wealth of operational policing and management experience. Andy has a distinguished policing background in Kent and Essex, two counties that have similarities to Hertfordshire. He joins Hertfordshire Constabulary having led the 2012 Olympics operation in Kent, working with UK and European partners to ensure security at the border and safety during events in the county. www.herts.police.uk
The Yorkshire and the Humber Underwater Search & Marine Unit was launched on 10 September. The unit, based in Humberside, is made up of a dedicated team of one police sergeant and nine specially trained police officers who will deliver the service on a full time basis to all four police forces of Yorkshire and the Humber. It is just one of a number of already established units set up through Policing Yorkshire and the Humber, to maintain force capabilities at a time when significant budget reductions have to be made. The new unit will deliver savings in the region of £400,000 per year; money that forces can reinvest into protecting local frontline resources. www.westyorkshire.police.uk
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In brief . . . Cherylene Camps from Hucknall in Nottinghamshire has become the first paramedic to achieve an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice from The University of Nottingham. Cherylene achieved the qualification while working full-time as a paramedic for East Midlands Ambulance Service and as a helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) paramedic with the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance. The course reflects changes in how healthcare is provided, with advanced nurse practitioners now able to offer some aspects of care in which only doctors would have previously been involved. www.emas.nhs.uk
Temporary Chief Constable Andrew Barker has taken over responsibility as Chief Constable of Fife Constabulary following the retirement of Chief Constable Norma Graham. Mr Barker joined Fife Constabulary in March 2009 as Assistant Chief Constable before being promoted to the role of Deputy Chief Constable in March 2011. In addition, Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Tom Ewing has assumed the responsibilities of Deputy Chief Constable. www.fife.police.uk
Scottish airports operator HIAL is to invest £7m on a new fleet of 20 fire appliances over the next five years. The fleet will be built to HIAL’s technical specifications, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of the group’s airports. Following a competitive tender process, ITURRI Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of rescue and fire fighting vehicles, has been commissioned to build the new appliances, which will include a mix of 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles. www.iturri.com/en
21st Century Technology, a major supplier of mobile surveillance systems, is currently in the process of fitting on-vehicle CCTV to 32 vehicles on behalf of Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. The systems will support the active monitoring of driving standards while responding to emergency calls and during routine journeys. The high quality images will also be used to support any internal, police or insurance investigations following road traffic collisions involving service vehicles. On-board CCTV may also deter attacks on service personnel, with the footage being used as evidence to support police investigation in the event of such attacks. www.21stcenturycctv.com
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First Chief Constable of Scotland The Scottish Police Authority has appointed Strathclyde Police Chief Constable Stephen House to lead the new Police Service of Scotland as its first Chief Constable. Mr House, who formally took on the role on 1 October, will work closely with Vic Emery, Chair of the Scottish Police Authority, which will maintain and provide strategic leadership to the Police Service of Scotland and hold the service to account, to ensure a smooth transition to the Police Service of Scotland, which goes live on 1 April 2013. Stephen House said, “I am delighted to accept this new and exciting post. My views on the creation of a single Police Service of Scotland have been widely publicised so it gives me great professional pride to be trusted with the responsibility for developing and leading the new service. “The priority for the new service will be to continue keeping people safe in Scotland and there will be no let up on the work to tackle organised criminality, violence and all the other issues which are of concern to our communities. Local policing is a vital part of this and I am determined that it will be at the heart of the Police Service of Scotland ethos. “There are changes to make and these will not be easy. We need to organise ourselves better. We need to tackle inconsistencies in national systems and procedures, while back-
machines are not equipped with the specialist programmes that a commercial machine has, such as thermal disinfection required for controlling cross contamination and removing all traces of infections to ensure the ongoing well-being of the animals. Since the installation of on-site laundry equipment, South Wales Police has not only significantly reduced its ongoing laundry costs, but clean equipment is available more quickly, helping to get the animals ready for the vital role they play.
East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) is investing in its emergency frontline services and has introduced 28 new A&E ambulance vehicles across Leicestershire and Rutland. The service is spending £8m on new vehicles this year, and when fully kitted each A&E ambulance comes in at around £106,000. Features of the new ambulances include: a motorised stretcher to reduce the need for staff to lift patients, thereby reducing the risk of injury; fully adjustable seating so crews can be positioned in the best place to treat each patient’s specific medical needs; a loop system for patients with hearing difficulties – a direct result of patient involvement in the design of the new vehicles; easy clean interior surfaces to improve infection prevention and control; wider vehicle body increasing the amount of working space; improved external lighting to increase the vehicle’s visibility to other road users; standardised layout of all medical equipment and consumables within the vehicle; and more environmentally friendly, featuring the latest innovations in fuel economy and low emissions. Steve Farnsworth, EMAS’ Fleet Services General Manager, said, “Efficiency is a key aspect of the new vehicles. We’ve improved the working space inside our ambulances to help staff provide even better care. The new fleet is also greener with improved fuel consumption and fewer emissions.” Fast Response Vehicles are also being introduced to EMAS at an investment of £32,000 each. In Leicestershire & Rutland, the county has received eight new FRVs this year and is to receive two more imminently. The FRVs have the same life-saving equipment on board as an ambulance and because they are smaller and lighter in weight, they are able to get on scene faster, allowing crews to make a face-to-face assessment of the patients’ needs, update control and the ambulance crew travelling to the scene (in some instances this results in the ambulance being stood down because the patient’s condition is not as serious as initially thought) and to begin treatment. Ambulance crews in Derbyshire are taking delivery of more than a dozen new vehicles, which will act as fully equipped mobile treatment centres. EMAS has invested more than £1.8m in the new fleet for Derbyshire, which includes 14 new ambulances and 10 fast response vehicles.
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ing the local discretion of commanders to deal with local issues. “I am proud of the achievements that have been made in tackling crime in recent years and I look forward to working with and learning from my colleagues from other forces to bring these together and provide the best possible service for the Scottish public.” Following Mr House’s departure, Deputy Chief Constable Campbell Corrigan has taken over the role of acting Chief Constable of Strathclyde Police. Mr Corrigan’s old post will be filled on a temporary basis by Rhuaraidh Nicolson, formerly Assistant Chief Constable Crime, whose position will be filled by Chief Superintendent Russell Dunn. www.spsa.police.uk
South Wales Police upgrade laundry facilities Miele Professional has recently installed a range of washing machines and tumbledryers to South Wales Police. Some of the force’s laundry requirements consist of towels, bedding for dogs and horse bandages, which could be heavily soiled with dirt, blood and hair. In total, the force has 64 dogs and six horses whose blankets, towels and bedding were all previously being cleaned via a domestic washing machine. This resulted in the machines continuously running every day from 9.00am to 5.00pm, which put huge pressure on the domestic equipment. As a result South Wales Police had to replace the machines every three months, which was proving to be very costly. Furthermore, simple domestic
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Chief HMIC receives honorary degree Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary’s Sir Denis O’Connor received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from the University of Wolverhampton at a graduation ceremony on 13 September 2012. The award was made by the University’s School of Law, Social Sciences and Communications in recognition of Sir Denis’s significant contribution to effective policing.
Air ambulance introduces portable chest compression device Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) has equipped its aircrafts with the ZOLL AutoPulse® Noninvasive Cardiac Support Pump, an automated, portable chest compression device that will be used on all cardiac arrest patients. GNAAS is the first air ambulance service in the North of England to use this device, which delivers consistent, uninterrupted, high-quality chest compressions. The AutoPulse has been deployed since February. The AutoPulse’s easy-to-use, loaddistributing LifeBand® squeezes the entire chest, improving blood flow to the heart and brain during sudden cardiac arrest. It is especially useful
when patients are being transferred from the ground to the stretcher, from the stretcher into the helicopter, and during flight to hospital. Blood flow can be continued throughout the rescue and rescuers freed up to focus on critical interventions. www.zoll.com
Amputees sign NARU training deal
He said, “I have worked with the University over the years, and I value their focus on the practical application of knowledge. Their support has enabled HM Inspectorate of Constabulary to provide high quality professional advice to ensure the UK police force remains one of the best in the world.” Sir Denis began his career with the Metropolitan Police, eventually becoming Assistant Chief Constable in Surrey in 1991. He was later appointed Deputy Chief of Kent and then Assistant Commissioner in London, where he led the Metropolitan Police Service development strategy following the Stephen Lawrence Enquiry. Before joining the Inspectorate, he was Chief Constable of Surrey between 2000 and 2004. Significant analysis, commentary and reviews overseen by Sir Denis include: the 2005 report ‘Closing the Gap’ which reviewed the fitness of the current police force structure; issues arising from the death of Baby P; lessons learned from Stockwell; policing of public protests in the context of G20; value for money in the police service; and anti-social behaviour. Recent reviews have also covered undercover policing; police integrity; the policing of the August 2011 disorders and policing in austerity. www.wlv.ac.uk
Amputees in Action, the UK’s largest provider of fully trained amputee actors for emergency services and military training simulations, as well as film and television work, has become a preferred supplier for the National Ambulance Resilience Unit (NARU). The association, which dates back to 2008, encompasses the highly specialised work of the Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART). Amputees in Action has provided actors, supported by its own special effects artists, for a number of HART training exercises, most recently for Exercise Clean Care – a NATOfunded operation, conducted in
France last year, that involved military personnel and paramedics from a number of European countries. Keith Prior, NARU Director, said, “Using the actors supplied by Amputees in Action brings a real benefit to the staff who are training. The make-up, combined with the fact that the actors have genuinely lost limbs makes the injuries look so lifelike that they appear real. Thankfully we rarely have to deal with such serious injuries, but these training exercises give staff a real insight into what they could be faced with which usually results in excellent levels of learning.” www.amputeesinaction.co.uk
CEGA expands air ambulance fleet CEGA Air Ambulance has extended its international reach with the purchase of a Learjet 45, to supplement its existing fleet of King Air 200s. “This significant investment has been made to meet the growing demand for longer distance critical care transfers, particularly from emerging and remote destinations back to Europe,” says Graham Ponsford, CEGA Group Chief Executive. “Our combined fleet now enables us to offer clients optimum air transfer capabilities, within and well beyond Europe; with seamless medical care and communication enhanced by our integrated assistance operation.” Aside from its speed and range, the
new jet is expected to benefit clients through its capacity to carry not just patients and medical crews, but also an accompanying relative or employer. Its generous interior also makes it suitable for the most complex critical care cases, while its auxiliary power unit provides a climate-controlled cabin, even on the ground. CEGA’s investment in the Learjet 45 supports its recent launch of a global private repatriation division; created to serve individuals in need overseas who either do not have travel insurance or find that their policy does not cover them. www.cega-air-ambulance.com
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In brief . . . Astrium Services’ GEO-Information team, the developer of the SAFEcommand public safety suite, has secured orders from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service for its innovative Mobile Data Communications Gateway (MDCG) solution. The solution acts as a mechanism for routing messages between a command and control system and mobile resources such as fire appliances, and has been designed to serve as an ‘intelligent gateway’. www.astrium-geo.com
ATS Euromaster has been awarded coveted supplier status to public sector organisations across the UK, as part of a multi-brand tyre supply deal on the Government Procurement Service framework agreement RM955. For the next four years the company is able to supply a full range of car, van, 4x4, truck and agricultural tyres, from premium to budget fitments, to every public sector organisation across the UK, including the nation’s fire appliances, ambulances, prison vehicles and local authorities. The framework has a number of suppliers in each lot, meaning public sector organisations will be able to choose from approved suppliers for their tyre requirements. www.atseuromaster.co.uk
APD Communications, a global leader in mobile information, resource location/tracking and control room solutions, has announced that Northamptonshire Police has signed a contract to implement ARTEMIS, the company’s comprehensive resource and information management portfolio. ARTEMIS will assist the force in promoting best practice, efficiency and cost reduction. At the same time, a three-year national framework agreement has been awarded to APD for supplying ARTEMIS to police forces in England and Wales. Developed by APD specifically for the UK police, in close cooperation with the ACPO ITS Working Group and the One Box Consortium, ARTEMIS will initially be installed in Northamptonshire’s test and training vehicles. The force’s fleet of 370 police vehicles – used by around 1000 officers – will be fitted with the ARTEMIS solution by March 2013. www.apdcomms.com
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Get ready for ESS2012! The Emergency Services Show 2012 (ESS2012) takes place from 21-22 November at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. Over the two days of the show, visitors will witness the latest products and innovations from the leading equipment manufacturers and suppliers. The show is free to attend for everyone involved in an emergency – register online today at www.emergencyuk.com. A complete listing of exhibitors is shown below, which is correct at the time of going to press. Company
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5.11 Tactical UK ..........................................................60 A W Hainsworth & Sons Ltd........................................116 AA SORT...................................................................E30 ABC MacIntosh Ltd....................................................495 AccuLux....................................................................276 ADS Group Ltd..........................................................190 Air Liquide Limited....................................................500 Air Medical Ltd..........................................................558 Aireshelta Plc............................................................493 Allbatteries UK Ltd......................................................42 Alpha Solway Ltd.......................................................161 Amazon Medical Ltd ..................................................145 Ambulance Service Institute .......................................E22 Ambulance Services Benevolent Fund ............................E6 Ambulance UK ..........................................................205 Amputees in Action Ltd ..............................................127 Anderco Safety UK Ltd................................................197 Anderson Fire & Rescue Products Ltd...........................306 Andreas Stihl ............................................................222 Angloco Ltd.......................................................336, OS4 Angus Fire ..................................................................72 Ansell Protective Solutions ...........................................44 Antares (Europe) Ltd ....................................................2 APB Mobile Installations Ltd ......................................404 Arco Ltd...................................................................420 Argus Thermal Imaging .............................................274 Arkinstall Ltd............................................................487 Armadillo Merino® ....................................................144 Army Medical Services ...............................................E20 Ashwoods Automotive Ltd ..........................................375 Asian Fire Service Association .....................................E63 Association of Ambulance Chief Executives .................E414 Association of First Aiders ............................................E5 Association of Lowland Search & Rescue ......................E34 AST Systems..............................................................407 Astrium Services ..............................................442, OS18 Avon Inflatables Ltd ....................................................26 AWG Fittings GmbH....................................................82 Babcock International Group PLC......................240, OS20 Balcan Engineering Ltd..............................................195 BASICS .....................................................................E27 Bauer Kompressoren UK Ltd.......................................143 Baus AT UK Ltd.........................................................OS9 BBB Investments Ltd .................................................178 BCAS Biomedical Services Ltd.......................................22 Bennett Safetywear Ltd..............................................508 Blue Light e-Tendering...............................................E50 Bluecher UK Ltd..........................................................38 Bluelite Graphics Ltd.................................................455 BMJ Learning............................................................E49 BMW Authorities.......................................................289 BOC Healthcare.........................................................159 Bond Air Services ......................................................424 Boot Repair Company Ltd..........................................440 Bott Ltd......................................................................13 Boundtree Medical Europe Ltd....................................148 Braemar Howells Ltd...................................................68 Bristol Uniforms Ltd......................................................3 Brite-Sparks Engineering Ltd......................................377 British APCO...........................................................E36a British Cave Rescue Council........................................E33 British Fire Services Association....................................E2 British Red Cross .......................................................516 BT Fleet....................................................................265 Bullard GmbH..............................................................7 C&W Community First Responders ..............................E18 Canland UK (Hot Pack) Ltd..........................................63 Cardiac Science Holdings (UK) Ltd...............................136 Cardiac Services Ltd...................................................123 Cardiff International White Water...............................126 Casio Electronics Co Ltd..............................................461 Casualties Union........................................................E12 CBRNe World............................................................490 Central Compressors ..................................................314
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CF Cases Ltd ...............................................................43 CFM Services...............................................................23 CFOA (Services) Ltd .................................................E410 CFOA National Resilience Ltd.............................504, OS42 Civil Contingencies Secretariat, Cabinet Office...............E10 Civil Defence Supply Ltd.............................................489 Clan Tools & Plant Ltd................................................355 Clark Masts Systems Ltd.............................................OS1 Class Publishing.........................................................167 Cold Cut Systems AB..................................................255 College of Paramedics.................................................E71 The Community Heartbeat Trust .................................E54 The Consortium Fire and Rescue .................................460 Cosalt PLC ..................................................................57 Coventry University ...................................................260 CPDME.....................................................................E38 Deben Group Industries .............................................202 Decisions [D4H]........................................................200 Delta Fire Ltd .............................................................90 Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service ..........27, E26 DMM International Ltd...............................................199 Dometic Group........................................................OS22 Doublet...........................................................366, OS50 Dr Martens...............................................................482 Draeger Safety UK Ltd................................................138 DS Medical................................................................128 DuPont Personal Protection.........................................113 E-Semble bv ...............................................................74 Eagle International..................................................OS10 Eagle Technical Products Ltd ......................................430 East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust..............E36 Eberspacher (UK) Ltd..................................................92 Edinburgh Airport Fire Training Centre........................252 Electrosonic ..............................................................226 Emergency One (UK) Ltd ...........................................355 Emergency Planning Society.........................................E4 Emergency Response Driver Training.co.uk.........560, OS43 Emergency Services Times..........................................552 English Braids Ltd.....................................................522 EP Barrus Ltd.............................................................95 Excelerate Technology.......................................102, OS28 Explosive Learning Solutions Ltd.................................454 Falck Emergency Services UK......................................120 Falck RISC...............................................................OS12 Fenton Pharmaceuticals Ltd.......................................540 Ferno (UK) Ltd...................................................556, 156 The Fire Fighters Charity ............................................E28 The Fire Officers' Association.......................................E11 Fire & Rescue Scotland...............................................E52 Fire Sector Federation................................................E45 The Fire Service College................................................50 Fire Services Fund-Raising Shop CIC.............................E13 Fire Times.................................................................227 Firemain Engineering Ltd...........................................248 FIRESA .....................................................................526 Fischer Panda UK Ltd.................................................304 Flamepro (UK) Ltd.....................................................187 Ford.......................................................................OS32 G & E Automatic Equipment Ltd.................................464 Garmin ....................................................................463 Gas Control Equipment................................................24 Getac UK Ltd ..............................................................55 Global Rescue Services ...............................................E19 GMK Tactical Products ...............................................453 Godiva Ltd ...................................................................1 Goliath Footwear Ltd (YDS Boots) ................................47 Government Decontamination Service...........................E7 Grumpygrip Ltd ........................................................134 Haagen Fire Training Products........................................9 Haix – Schuhe Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH ...........70 Halfords Business Services ...........................................20 Halls Auto Electrical Ltd...............................................12 Haztec International Ltd..............................................73 Health Protection Agency.............................................E8
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Heartsine Technologies ..............................................422 Helmet Integrated Systems...........................................41 Hemming Group........................................................271 HM Coastguard .........................................................E32 Home Office..............................................................E65 Honda (UK)..............................................................357 IC Brindle & Co .........................................................302 Independent Ambulance Association............................E69 Indicomm Global ......................................................465 Indigo Promotions Ltd...............................................458 Institute of Civil Protection & Emergency Management ...E9 The Institute of Fire Safety Managers...........................E46 The Institution of Fire Engineers .................................557 Intelligent Portable Lighting Solutions .........................491 Intellitec MV Ltd........................................................275 International Rescue Corps .......................................E561 International Trauma Life Support ..............................146 Interspiro Ltd .............................................................29 Intramark Clothing....................................................106 Intramark Ltd ............................................................28 ISG Infrasys................................................................52 Isuzu (UK) Ltd ........................................................OS13 J & A (International) Limited .....................................483 Jaguar..............................................................Walkway John Jordan Ltd ........................................................506 Jones & Bartlett Publishers Int....................................168 Keela International / Ilasco Ltd.....................................71 Kerry London Insurance Brokers Ltd ...........................266 Keytracker Ltd ..........................................................503 KTC Fire......................................................................81 Laerdal Medical Ltd.......................................................5 Land Rover.............................................................OS30 Lateral Design Concepts Ltd .......................................OS5 Le Maitre Ltd ............................................................550 Leader Group UK Ltd...................................................37 LED Lenser Torches – Ledco Ltd.........................158, OS19 Lewis's Medical Supplies.............................................160 Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service ..........................E212 Lintran ...........................................................390, OS52 Ludo McGurk SVE ......................................................312 Lyon Equipment Ltd...................................................162 Magnum.....................................................................19 MA Healthcare ..........................................................536 Mammut UK Ltd........................................................125 Maritime Volunteer Service .........................................E14 Masimo......................................................................48 MC Products..............................................................189 MDS Marine Ltd ........................................................225 Mecmesin Ltd............................................................387 Medical Gas Solutions Ltd ............................................34 Meindl......................................................................524 MFC Survival Ltd........................................................115 Miles Smith Ltd.........................................................486 Mines Rescue Service Ltd............................................E37 Moto-Trek Ltd .........................................................OS39 Mountain Rescue England and Wales ..........................E35 MSA (Britain) Ltd......................................................157 MT Training Services ..................................................221 NAPFM.....................................................................E44 National Ambulance Resilience Unit...........................E416 National Association of Chaplains To The Police ............E25 National First Responder Forum................................E14a The National Flood Forum..........................................E62 National Search and Rescue Dog Association..............E574 NBC Group .............................................................OS16 NCEC .......................................................................E48 Nightsearcher Ltd......................................................109 Niton Equipment.......................................................142 Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service Underwater Search and Recovery Unit ........................E43 North Fire PLC .................................................153, OS46 Northern Diver..........................................................204 NRS Rescue...............................................................105 Nutwell Logistics Ltd .................................................406
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Stand Number
Nuvia Limited...........................................................554 Oculus Systems Ltd ...................................................428 Onus Technologies Ltd...................................................4 Openhouse Products Ltd ..............................................32 Ophthalmic Technologies Ltd......................................462 Outdoor Design Coalition Ltd......................................512 Oxylitre Ltd..............................................................448 PageOne...................................................................150 Palm Equipment International Ltd...............................114 Panasonic Computer Products Solutions.......................307 Paramo Ltd...............................................................121 Parkland Engineering Ltd...........................................130 Patrol Store ..............................................................466 Pavilion Publishing Ltd...............................................201 PBI Performance Products Inc......................................33 Peli Products (UK) Ltd .................................................18 The Photon Shop.......................................................546 Physio-Control UK.......................................................88 Pickup Systems Ltd....................................................315 Pinnacle Response Ltd .................................................96 Pioner Boats UK.......................................................OS11 Pitbitz Ltd ................................................................342 Police Firearms Officers Association.............................E16 Police National CBRN Centre.....................................E564 PPS – Professional Protection Systems Ltd ....................59 Premier Hazard Ltd.....................................................15 Premier Hose Technology Ltd........................................82 Primetech UK Ltd......................................................320 The Prince's Trust ........................................................E3 Proact Medical Ltd ......................................................93 Proflight Bags ...........................................................124 Prometheus Medical Ltd.............................................194 Public Safety Cycling..................................................E61 Public Sector Information Ltd.....................................232 QinetiQ Limited.........................................................203 RAF Mountain Rescue Service...........................E572, OS38 RAF Search and Rescue ...................................E570, OS37 Ram Mount UK Ltd....................................................388 RAYNET....................................................................E24 React by Autoclenz Ltd...............................................186 Reed Chill Cheater Ltd..................................................35 Reelcare Ltd ...............................................................84 Rescue & Medical Ltd..................................................131 Rescue 3 UK ..............................................................151 Respirex International Ltd............................................98 Responder Technology................................................386 Reveal Media Ltd .......................................................192 Rigiflex.....................................................................183 RNLI ......................................................................E568 Road Haulage Association.......................E21 & Demo Area Rostaing SA ..............................................................436 RSG Engineering Ltd....................................................77 RUD Chains Ltd.........................................................147 Rupture Seal.............................................................208 Ruth Lee Ltd.............................................................405 RVG................................................................392, OS53 S MacNeillie and Son Ltd............................................OS2 SaBRE West Midlands ................................................E23 SADS UK.....................................................................E1 Safequip ...................................................................110 Safety Components ....................................................179 SARAID.....................................................................E15 SARbot UK Underwater Rescue ...................................E42 Savox Communications Ltd ........................................542 Scania (Great Britain) Ltd........................................OS14 Scott Safety...............................................................101 Sea + Sea Ltd............................................................51 Serco Combined Resilience .........................................163 SERV ........................................................................E17 Severn Area Rescue Association...................................E39 SFJ Awards ...............................................................E59 Shannon Plant (Southwest) Ltd..................................OS7 Sheerspeed Shelters Ltd..............................................346 Shelterbox ................................................................E47
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Sigma Security Devices Ltd.........................................508 Simulaids Ltd............................................................268 Simulation FTS Limited..............................................305 Sioen NV ....................................................................94 Skill Zone .................................................................E40 Slide and Tilt. Com Ltd...............................................264 South Midlands Communications Ltd...........................272 SP Services.................................................................66 Specialist Vehicle Trading Ltd.............................231, OS36 Speedings Ltd............................................................196 St John Ambulance....................................................E67 Stedfast Inc...............................................................179 Step Access ...............................................................273 Steroplast Ltd ...........................................................184 Strongs Plastic Products Ltd.......................................244 Stryker UK Ltd............................................................76 Supply + Limited ....................................................350 Surf & Turf Instant Shelters.........................................213 Survitec Group............................................................61 Task Force Distribution Ltd.........................................514 Technical Absorbents..................................................311 TEEX Urban Search & Rescue......................................230 TenCate Protect bv .....................................................118 Terrafix Ltd.................................................................97 Texport GmbH...........................................................166 Thomas Jacks Ltd........................................................16 Tiger Tools Ltd ............................................................83 TMS Support Solutions Ltd ...........................................79 Top Baggage International ...........................................17 Total Access (UK) Ltd.................................................103 Total Storage Systems Ltd ..........................................438 Tracerco Ltd..............................................................224 Tracker Network (UK) Ltd..........................................308 Training 4 Resilience..................................................544 Transvend Ltd............................................................112 Truck Records Ltd......................................................256 TruCorp Ltd ..............................................................520 TSI Flowmeters Ltd ....................................................371 Turtleskin Ltd............................................................193 UK Power Networks...................................................E60 UKTI.........................................................................190 Uni-Lite International..................................................64 Vauxhall Special Vehicles............................................298 VI Distribution (Geargrid) Ltd......................................40 Vimpex Ltd.................................................................80 Volkswagen Group UK Ltd ..........................................169 Volt Master Systems.....................................................21 Volvo................................................................Walkway Volvo Group UK Ltd.................................................OS24 WAS UK Ltd..............................................................OS6 Water Direct Ltd .......................................................269 WaterJel Europe LLP..................................................418 Watersafe UK Search & Rescue..................................E562 Webasto Product UK Ltd .......................................30,OS3 Weber Rescue UK Ltd.................................................140 WEL Medical Ltd .......................................................133 West Midlands Fire Service .............E328, E344, E56, OS40 WH Bence (Coachworks) Ltd......................................376 The Will-Burt Co (EU) Ltd..........................................104 Wiltshire Police DTU..................................................E29 Winsted Ltd..............................................................452 Wm Sugden & Sons Ltd .............................................456 Woodway Engineering Ltd .............................................6 WRVS.......................................................................E41 Yamaha Motor UK Ltd..................................................87 YKK (UK) Ltd ............................................................467 YPO..........................................................................122 Zoll Medical UK Ltd .....................................................49 The information listed here is correct at time of going to press. 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JESIP National Interoperability Summit 2012 Following the establishment of JESIP (the Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Programme) the Chief Fire Officers’ Association (CFOA), Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) and Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) invite you to join leaders and strategic managers from UK Cat 1 and 2 responders at a national summit addressing the critically important topic of interoperability between emergency responders. This summer the country saw an unprecedented public reaction to the Olympic and Paralympic Games; many records were broken and Team GB wore the medals with pride. All of the training, preparation and hard work paid off as the country put on one of the largest national security challenges the UK has seen for many years. But what happened behind the scenes making sure the athletes and the many thousands of visitors to the games stayed safe throughout the summer? Our emergency services and other multi-agency partners put in huge amounts of dedication, time and attention and collaborated with resounding success. Much of the discussion and exercising concerned working together or being able to operate together in complex circumstances. So why did that work so well? Could we do the same again? Have we learnt from the past? And what happens now?
“Interoperability: The extent to which organisations can work together coherently as a matter of routine.” The JESIP National Interoperability Summit is being coordinated by CFOA Services Ltd, supported by AACE and ACPO and hosted by The Emergency Services Show 2012. It takes place on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 November 2012 in Stareton Hall at Stoneleigh Park. Home Secretary On Wednesday 21 November, the summit opens with the Home Secretary, Theresa May, who will lay out the Government’s expectations and aims, including the area of national security but specifically interoperability. Members of the JESIP Programme Team will then be providing information about JESIP, describing its formation and drivers through to its structure and what it aims to deliver. Delegates will have the chance to better understand the JESIP work programme and how it will affect them and their organisations. They will learn how to ensure they remain informed and well prepared. Also of interest will be a review of the interoperability legacy following the Olympic and Paralympic Games from the National Security Office. In addition, Jennifer Cole from RUSI will
be discussing interoperability from a research perspective, building on her understanding of the military and complex civil emergencies. After the first day of conference sessions, delegates will be taken to a nearby hotel by free coach transfer where there will be a formal dinner with a prominent after dinner speaker. (Secure parking will be available at the conference centre) Stimulate debate Return coach transfer on the morning of Thursday 22 November will bring delegates back to Stoneleigh Park where organisers hope to encourage challenge! The aim is to stimulate some debate on how emergency services can strive to work even better together at complex incidents. What can be learnt from past events where things haven’t worked as well as they should and what potential solutions are there?
From the worlds of academia, Professor Alison will talk about the human complexities of working together in stressful situations; and from law, Fiona Barton QC will provide a post-event perspective including subsequent inquests and enquiries. Christina Scott will be providing her view about interoperability from the Civil Contingencies Secretariat from the perspective of civil contingences and wider multi-agency working.
The way forward Speakers representing the professional bodies of police, ambulance and fire will be giving their own perspectives on the way forward and the challenges ahead; the summit’s comprehensive programme delivered by the presenters below are sure to make the event an interesting and stimulate debate. Speakers include: • Theresa May, Home Secretary (to be confirmed) • Christina Scott, Head of Civil Contingencies Secretariat, Cabinet Office • Roy Wilsher, CFOA Operations Director and Chair JESIP Strategic Board • Jennifer Cole, Royal United Services Institute • Chris Allison, National Security Office (to be confirmed) • Professor Laurence Alison, Forensic Psychologist from the University of Liverpool • Fiona Barton QC (London 7/7 bombings and the Cumbria Shootings). Make sure you and your organisation don’t miss out and book your place now. The full event package is £345 plus vat and includes: • Conference attendance on 21 and 22 November with lunch on both days • Accommodation at a local hotel with free transfers from and to Stoneleigh Park • Gala dinner with after dinner speaker • Free access to The Emergency Services Show 2012 on both days. Booking forms are available on the CFOA website (www.cfoa.org.uk/13391) or by contacting the CFOA events team on events@cfoa.org.uk. www.cfoa.org.uk/13391
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Recovery demo to showcase joint working RHA Recovery has been given the opportunity of laying on a recovery demonstration at The Emergency Services Show 2012. The demo intends to involve all the emergency services to highlight each service’s role in a road traffic collision (RTC). Not only will this showcase each of the service’s particular skills and specialties but it will show how they all work together to rescue any individuals who are unfortunate enough to have been involved. It is intended that the scenario will involve a HGV articulated vehicle/petrol tanker, placed on its side, which has been in a collision with a car. The vehicles will both have occupants, who will receive first aid/medical assistance (from ambulance crews) to stabilise them so that they can be extricated from the vehicle(s) (by the fire and rescue service). While this is happening the police will be controlling traffic and also access to the crash site, acting as liaison for the recovery crews and any other organisations that are required to assist (Environmental Agency, Highways Agency etc). Once the occupants are clear of the scene the recovery crews will be able to begin their task. In addition, the fire and rescue service will be using spark suppressing chemicals and/or assisting with
bunding any escaping fuel or oils and the police will be checking the route the recovery vehicle will be taking after the vehicles have been recovered. Heavy recovery vehicles The first job will be to separate the two vehicles, with the car being removed from the scene first so that more room is available for the heavier recovery to commence. Because of the weight and size of the HGV vehicle it will require two heavy recovery vehicles.
The vehicles will work under the command of the Recovery Incident Manager, who will coordinate the crews, cranes and winches. There are two parts to the righting of a vehicle: bring it to the point of balance is part one; and then part two involves lowering the vehicle under control to the ground to rest on its wheels, as it would normally. The recovery vehicles will take the strain and begin to winch the vehicle back onto its wheels; it is essential that the recovery vehicles are winching at the same speed so that one does not take more strain or move the stricken vehicle faster than the other recovery vehicle as this can over-stress equipment and/or cause the stricken vehicle to spin on its side. At the point of balance the weight of the stricken vehicle will be taken by the cranes on the recovery vehicles, this must happen simultaneously, they will then lower the vehicle to the ground under control. All visitors to the show will have the chance to witness the recovery demonstration – full details and timings will be available nearer the event. To register for your free visitor badge please visit www.emergencyuk.com and sign up online. www.rha.uk.net
Visit Physio-Control’s ‘World of Resuscitation and Emergency Care’ For the first time ever in the UK, Physio-Control invites visitors to The Emergency Services Show 2012 to listen to world-leading key speakers from the ‘World of Resuscitation and Emergency Care’ in the company’s learning centre. Visit Physio on Stand 88 in Hall 2 and listen to some of the UK’s leading experts on advanced resuscitation and emergency care solutions. Programme of events The programme, which is running on both days of the show (21-22 November) is as follows: 11.00 – 12.00: Elite pre-hospital resuscitation – a novel technology update Dr Richard Lyons MBChB (Hons) MD MRCP DipIMC (RCS Ed) Dr Lyons is a Clinical Lecturer in Emergency Medicine and Pre-hospital Care. He works closely with the Scottish Ambulance Service to improve the quality of pre-hospital resuscitation. Richard’s research interests include pre-hospital resuscitation, therapeutic hypothermia and care. He works closely with HEMS and ambulance services across the UK on a variety of research projects. Richard has worked with the Emergency Medical Retrieval Service in Scotland, London HEMS and Kent, Surrey Sussex HEMS. His professional interests include pre-hospital care, event and expedition medicine.
13.30 – 14.30: The role of AEDs in pre-hospital cardiac arrest Professor Douglas Chamberlain Professor Chamberlain is a Professor of Cardiology and Honorary Medical Director for SECAmb. He has been a leading international light in the world of cardiac emergencies and resuscitation for the past 40 years, having introduced paramedic care to the UK in the 1970s. 14.45 – 15.45: ACS and the ECG Mark Whitbread Mark is the Consultant Paramedic at London Ambulance Service. Mark has over 25 years of acute care experience, mainly in cardiac care. For the past 12 years he has worked for London Ambulance Service and currently holds the position of Consultant Paramedic, the first
appointed within LAS. He runs a highly successful advanced 12 Lead ECG course for pre-hospital providers with the University of Hertfordshire. Mark also oversees two clinical trials, one relating to paramedics administering adenosine to regular SVTs and the second relating to High risk ACS patients. He maintains his clinical experience on a weekly basis by undertaking operational shifts. Book tickets now! If you are interested in attending any of these sessions, please contact Samantha Amena on Tel: 07799 364823 who will send you tickets. Tickets will be issued on a first come, first served basis so hurry and book your place today! www.physio-control.com
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Babcock to the rescue Babcock International Group will be giving three crash rescue demonstrations at The Emergency Services Show this November. The Babcock Road Traffic Accident (RTA) Display Team will be showcasing their skills on Stand OS20 in the external exhibition area. Demonstrations will be taking place on both days of the show: Wednesday 21 November at 11:30am and 3:30pm; and Thursday 22 November at 11:30am. The demonstration team will be made up exclusively of Babcock Trainers from the Technical Rescue training team based at Southwark Training Centre in London. Each event will feature one of the following realistic accident scenarios: crashed vehicle upright; crashed vehicle on its side; crashed vehicle on its roof. In each scenario the team will be describing the extrication process – how the vehicle is opened up – using both contemporary rescue techniques and hydraulic tools in order to free an entrapped casualty. Nick Appleton, Competency Lead for Technical Rescue, will be providing a commentary so you don’t miss a moment of the action.
Six phases The demonstration by the trainers will focus on the team approach using six distinct phases of activity: 1) Safety and scene assessment; 2) Initial casualty access and stabilisation of the casualty and vehicle; 3) Glass management and tool preparation; 4) Space creation (internal and external); 5) Full casualty access; and 6) Casualty immobilisation and extrication. The methods and tools used will be identical to those taught to London Fire Brigade Fire Rescue Unit crews on their training courses, which are delivered to nationally recognised standards. The demonstrations will be given added realism at the show by the involvement of members of the Casualties Union. The team will be available throughout the duration of The Emergency Services Show to answer any questions of a technical nature regarding the training of emergency service personnel in rescue from crashed vehicles. www.babcockinternational.com
Visit Stand 240 in Hall 1 to meet the full Babcock team and talk about your training requirements.
College of Paramedics to showcase CPD Workshops
Visitors to The Emergency Services Show 2012 will have the chance to build on personal development by attending the CPD-accredited workshops that are being held by the College of Paramedics. Two separate areas will focus on different ways of learning: Area 1 offering a hands-on practical workshop; and Area 2 features lecture-style presentations. Taking place over the two days of the show, each session will be free to attend and will last 20-30 minutes. CPD Certificates will be available for those attending. Free to attend The topics covered include: Wednesday 21 November: Trauma Care • Spinal immobilisation – pelvic splint demonstration • Extrication • Basic life support • Primary assessment and triage. Thursday 22 November: Pre-hospital Care • Emergency childbirth • Management of minor injuries • Diabetic emergencies • Mental health. Registrations for the workshops will take place at the show so please visit the College of Paramedics Demonstration Area in Hall 2 to sign up. For more information on how to become a member of your professional body you can also visit the College’s promotional stand, which is E71 in Hall 3. www.collegeofparamedics.co.uk
CBRN Decontamination Workshop The Emergency Planning Society CBRN Professional Working Group, in association with the Government Decontamination Service, is hosting a CBRN Decontamination Workshop alongside The Emergency Services Show, on Wednesday 21 November from 10.00am to 4.00pm. The EPS CBRN Professional Working Group (PWG) working with the GDS has identified that there are concerns, particularly among local authority (LA) staff, about the challenges posed by decontamination after a CBRN incident. Although there have been several incidents, of varying types, in the UK in the past few years, together with an increase in the capabilities on offer from various sources, there remains uncertainty in some quarters as to how to deal with such incidents.
The aims of the workshop are to assist local authority staff in particular to improve their knowledge and hence ability to deal with decontamination incidents and to identify further activities that the EPS might undertake to support the development of the national decontamination capability. Better understanding While the workshop is aimed primarily at local authority staff it will also be of interest to others working in this area. In particular, industry participation is encouraged to help them better understand the challenges faced by their potential clients. The workshop programme is being finalised and
will include speakers from the Cabinet Office, Home Office, Health Protection Agency and Government Decontamination Service, covering topics such as: consideration of available documentation and guidance; the challenges that faced the Olympic Park; lessons identified from an LA perspective. Case studies on Anthrax and Litvinenko from the GDS plus a scenario exercise are also planned. Scott Safety and HPA The cost of attending this one-day workshop, which is being sponsored by Scott Safety and the Health Protection Agency, is £35 for the public sector and EPS members and £45 for others. www.the-eps.org/events
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Yamaha to launch police motorbike Keep on movin’ John Jordan Limited is exhibiting a range of products at the show that help to keep vehicles moving on snow and ice. AutoSock are reusable textile ‘socks’, sold in pairs, which are pulled over the driving wheels of cars, vans, or HGVs, whenever extra grip is needed. They use specially developed fabrics to maximise the dry friction grip, and they always work, even in wet snow. In summary, AutoSock are: quick and easy to fit and remove, before or after a vehicle gets stuck. No special training is required; reusable and machine washable; quiet in use, with no vibration; they may be used with all electronic systems; approved by TÜV, and as ‘Original Equipment’ by numerous car manufacturers; no bigger than a folded shirt, so easy to store; and are safe for use on tyres that have a ‘no fit’ for metal snowchains.
The Yamaha Motor stand at ESS 2012 is bristling with emergency appliances, which can transport you to an incident scene safely and swiftly. This year there is an exciting UK exclusive as the XJ6 Diversion police specification motorbike is launched – a 600cc motorbike with a responsive inline four-cylinder engine, coupled with a compact chassis and monocross rear suspension system, which provides great performance and manoeuvrability all in one package. Watercraft on show An Olympic hero will also be on the stand – one of the Dorset Police Authority’s VX Patrol ProWC. A fleet of professional specification personal watercraft provided over 900 hours of security support to the Olympic Regatta in Weymouth. Kitted out with Bluetooth comms, GPS navigation
and LED strobe, this craft is the cutting edge of marine response, offering unparalleled levels of inshore security. Flood rescue Marine units will also appreciate the wide range of lightweight two-stroke outboards, which power flood rescue operations throughout the UK. Rescue ready engines with grab handles and propeller guards will feature alongside the 8HP high thrust four-stroke outboard, the ideal motor for large capacity flood rescue sleds and a show premiere for 2012. The Fire Rhino makes a welcome return and exclusive information on the enhanced 2013 FJR1300 will also be available.
Spikes-Spiders is a snow chain system that clips on to a pre-fixed hub plate, making them the quickest and easiest snow chains to fit and remove – 30 seconds for a pair – with no chain behind the tyre. In the expectation that emergency services vehicles may need to fit and remove chains several times during a journey, it’s no surprise that SpikesSpiders are so widely used by the emergency services in Germany and Switzerland.
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Visit Yamaha Motor UK Ltd on Stand 87 in Hall 2.
Visit John Jordan Ltd on Stand 506 in Hall 3.
Further flexibility for fleet managers from Volkswagon Emergency services fleet managers have an increasing challenge to sustain operational vehicle fleet efficiency and deliver this quality of service from leaner resources, both in terms of the number of vehicles available and reduced budgets. Therefore, the importance of dependability, combined with cost effectiveness is paramount to supporting the reliability of service and delivery to ensure maximum operational capability at all times. The Volkswagen Group has been working with authorities for a number of years to support these goals. Since its inclusion on the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) agreement in 2010, the VW Group has instigated a dedicated centralised vehicle supply and aftersales support team. The team manages five Group Brands and vehicle converter arrangements while fully
understanding the products and specifications as detailed in the NPIA framework. The Group believes the diversity of its products offers flexibility to fleet managers in meeting their operational needs without adding unnecessary complexity, as the high level of technical and component commonality ensures cost effective maintenance and what is most important – extremely competitive whole life costs. Additionally, VW Group’s partnership arrangement with vehicle converters to deliver a ‘one-stop-shop’ solution aims to remove further unnecessary complexity. Exceptional customer service The dedicated ordering team aims to deliver exceptional customer service at all stages of the order cycle, from initial order though to delivery, keeping you informed of progress at all stages.
To ensure your operational efficiency and decrease vehicle downtime, the Volkswagen Group also recognises the importance of aftersales support and has included within the team a dedicated Emergency Services Technical Manager. This Technical Manager exclusively supports the internal vehicle ordering executives in making sure your vehicle specification are correct and works with authorities to understand the operational requirements are correctly interpreted and matched against your vehicle needs. Technical support is also provided on training, tooling and equipment needs and in supporting specific vehicle issues in pursuit of keeping your fleet operational. The Volkswagen Group looks forward to continuing to deliver exceptional customer service. www.volkswagen.co.uk
Visit Volkswagen Group UK Ltd on Stand 169 in Hall 2.
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Exceptional vehicle solutions from Halls
Serving the emergency services for over 30 years, Halls Electrical is once again showcasing one of its bespoke conversions at this year’s Emergency Services Show. For all the emergency services and beyond Halls Electrical can provide the total vehicle solution. Whether your requirements are for vehicle conversions or assisting with large fleet repairs and maintenance, Halls Electrical has the knowledge and experience to provide exceptional vehicles and levels of service to all of its customers on a national basis. The company has recently secured major conversion contracts from Gloucestershire
Constabulary, Great Western Ambulance Service and the Welsh Ambulance Service for vehicles from general-purpose response through to armoured (ARV) and rapid response paramedic vehicles. As a repair and service agent for much of the equipment on today’s emergency response vehicles, Halls Electrical can attend on site and rectify any issues you may have, from ANPR to heating and climate control. Join the team on Stand 12 to discuss your vehiclebased requirements – Halls has the solution. www.hallselectrical.co.uk
Visit Halls Auto Electrical Ltd on Stand 12 in Hall 2.
Webasto – outstanding products, excellent service
Class leading cars for all services
Ford Motor Company is proud to be supporting all the emergency service markets along with other government agencies. The company’s class leading range of cars from Fiesta, Focus through to Galaxy, will offer you class leading CO2 across the range. Off-road Ford’s Kuga and All New Ranger, its CV range Connect and Transit will meet any EMS fleet requirements. What’s more, Ford’s one-stop-shop facility for all conversions is the envy of the industry, offering cost effective standard products to bespoke commissioning. In a time of cut backs and budget constraints Ford Motor Company prides itself as the number one provider of vehicles and services to all emergency services and looks forward to seeing visitors to its stand. www.ford.co.uk
Visit Ford on Stand OS32 in the Outside Area.
Improved accuracy of vehicle equipment checks using Trapper
Webasto has been developing and manufacturing products for the automotive industry for over a century and is a market leader for both roof and temperature management systems. The company’s ranges of water heaters, air heaters, air conditioning and climate control systems ensure the operational readiness of the crew, even in extreme temperatures. Versatile and efficient The Webasto range of air conditioning systems has been designed to be versatile, efficient and low maintenance. The recent acquisition of Diavia strengthens and extends the depth of service and support available through the combination of the dealer networks. The Webasto climate control system is easy to operate with its ‘one button’ design and simple to install. It combines the output of Webasto interior heaters with either its aftermarket split air or roof-mounted air conditioning units for a
totally automatic performance. Cold starts will become a thing of the past and increased engine life expectancy a thing of the future. The company’s ranges of water heating systems operate in a similar way to central heating as it warms the interior and preheats the engine. The air heating range provides a simple and cost effective solution to heat the interiors of special vehicles or drivers’ cabins. Maintenance service Webasto’s unrivalled 24/7 service provides complete peace of mind and system support. 24/7 is a reliable nationwide repair and maintenance service – with more than 160 mobile engineers available from six centres throughout the UK, usually within two hours. www.webasto.com
Visit Webasto Product UK Ltd on Stand 30 in Hall 2 and on Stand OS3 in the Outside Area.
Lincolnshire-based tms support solutions ltd is bringing several innovative products to the emergency services market, originally developed for the defence industry, to demonstrate how they can be used with minimal training to make them more efficient and save money. Trapper is an equipment checking tool developed in conjunction with the UK defence industry for improving the speed and accuracy of vehicle equipment checks. The tool leads you through the checking process, eliminates transcription errors, manages equipment assets and generates all your paper work for you, creating a full audit trail. Trapper can carry out a variety of checks, which need to be documented, from life saving equipment on an ambulance to armour and weaponry on a tank. The deployed solution takes your office to the frontline. Designed to the toughest of specifications, requiring minimal user maintenance, with the ability to be powered by almost any in-field charging source, the deployed solution allows you to harness the power of modern computing in the harshest of conditions. www.tmsss.com
Visit tms support solutions ltd on Stand 79 in Hall 2.
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Medical refrigeration for vehicles For many years now Dometic Group has been a major force in supplying products to a large number of organisations around the world. The company supplies medical refrigeration to laboratories, blood bank and food refrigeration to the military and in Europe it has a strong connection with emergency services vehicles, supplying a vast array of products from air conditioning and generators to bespoke-fitted cool boxes for ambulances. It is Dometic UK’s goal to widen its profile nationally and bring the company’s vast product range to this market. Dometic UK not only supplies off the shelf products, but also offers support, after sales care and advice. The company intends to work closely with the regional authorities to manufacture and develop new ideas to satisfy the advancing technologies used in modern emergency services transportation. Dometic is pleased to be returning to The Emergency Services Show this year and hopes to build on the success of last year’s show. www.dometic.com
Visit Dometic Group on Stand OS22 in the Outside Area.
Changing your driving style could save you money TRACKER Fleet is an award winning, next generation telematics product that provides realtime fleet information, enabling users to monitor their assets, make informed business decisions and save money. Fleet performance The product comes with numerous advanced features, including a new ‘Driving Style’ module, which allows fleet operators to review the overall performance of their fleet and evaluate individual driver’s behaviour. Driving Style creates a driver score per vehicle, based on acceleration, braking, cornering, speeding and idling. This can then be placed into a driver league table for either the entire fleet or particular groups of vehicles. Comparison is further enhanced as the system uses the overall TRACKER Fleet parc to create a
benchmark, which allows fleet managers to understand how their fleet performs against industry averages. Changing driver behaviour can reduce fuel and maintenance costs, as well as improving legislative compliance Dedicated to providing its customers with the best tracking products on the market, TRACKER draws on the experience of its in-house developers, qualified technicians and 250 staff based at its Uxbridge headquarters. With an ISO 9001 accreditation and almost 20 years’ industry experience, you can count on TRACKER to provide an end-to-end solution to suit your tracking needs and to save businesses time and money. www.tracker.co.uk
Visit TRACKER Network (UK) Ltd on Stand 308 in Hall 1.
Get discounts on LCVs with a DfT grant
A Department for Transport (DfT) grant is currently available for emergency services looking to procure light commercial vehicles (LCVs). The grant allows public sector organisations to buy a RWD Ford Transit from Ashwoods Automotive Ltd at a discounted price. The vehicle is fitted with the Ashwoods Hybrid Drive, which captures wasted energy and uses it to help the engine burn less fuel. The van requires no charging (plugging in) and can be used for any job for which a regular van would be considered. Organisations can buy any RWD Transit variant through the scheme – both outright purchase and lease options are available. The Hybrid reduces your carbon emissions and fuel consumption; Carillion, for example, recently achieved 24.7 percent in fuel savings. Ashwoods is the only company selected by the Department for Transport to offer this grant funding opportunity. The company successfully proved its technology to the DfT over a three-year period where four million miles were covered with routine testing. Further details on the scheme can be found on the DfT website (www.dft.gov.uk). For a quote please contact the sales team on Tel: 0845 641 0716, e-mail: info@ashwoods.org or visit the Ashwoods website. www.ashwoodshybrid.co.uk
Visit Ashwoods Automotive Ltd on Stand 375 in Hall 1.
High quality, high visibility livery Bluelite Graphics Ltd leads the UK market in the supply of high visibility livery and markings to the emergency services. As Lorraine Avery, General Manager of Bluelite, says, “No challenge is too great for us, as our service extends to markings on
all vehicles used by the police, fire and ambulance services, not just the conventional highway patrol cars and motorbikes. And we also assist key agencies such as the Highways Agency, the Environment Agency and local authorities.” Bluelite has developed a reputation for quality, innovation and customer support and continuously invests in technology, operating the latest digital cutting and printing machinery from its modern, spacious facility. Its service is quality assured and meets rigorous environmental standards, as evidenced by the fact that Bluelite has gained ISO 9001 and BS 8555 accreditations. The company was the first to introduce the concept of livery ‘kits’ and leads the way with its fast crash repair service, despatching replacement items within 48 hours of order. As a preferred supplier for all major materials manufacturers,
Bluelite can respond efficiently to requests for rolled goods, cut to size and edge-sealed where needed and will ensure that combinations of materials used adhere to national guidelines and legal requirements. www.bluelitegraphics.co.uk
Visit Bluelite Graphics Ltd on Stand 455 in Hall 3.
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Innovative specialist Scania fire appliance chassis on display appliances WH Bence has been a front-runner in the design and build of specialist vehicles for both the emergency services and the NHS for the past 20 years. Having recently designed and developed capabilities for technology integration, the company is now able to offer the latest command and control units. From the design and fit out of 4x4 rapid response vehicles to an 18-tonne articulated command and control suite, the vehicles are designed to be stand-alone units with both on-board power generation systems and also welfare facilities for operators and firefighters. Research and development In recent years, WH Bence has invested research and development time in building innovative emergency services appliances, and the company’s first Type B appliance, built on a Volvo FLL15 chassis, was unveiled at The Emergency Services Show in 2010. On the basis of that build, WH Bence is now on the Pumping Appliances and Special Vehicles Framework with The Consortium Fire and Rescue (formerly Firebuy) and has been awarded a number of contracts from fire and rescue authorities around the UK. The company’s first Type B Pumping Appliance project is now well under way for the production of nine appliances for Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service, with the last appliance expected to leave the factory in February 2013. WH Bence has also undertaken some exciting projects in the Middle East, with the production of two pumping appliances and a hazmat vehicle for Abu Dhabi Port Authority. The vehicles went into service in August 2012. WH Bence is looking forward to seeing visitors to this year’s show, which it hopes is as big a success as last year. www.whbence.co.uk
Visit WH Bence (Coachworks) Ltd on Stand 376 in Hall 1.
Scania is one of the oldest suppliers to the global fire industry. Today, the company is also one of the largest, with products marketed to 100 countries worldwide. In the UK, Scania is a leading supplier of fire appliance chassis, with vehicles operated by fire and rescue services nationwide. Broad spectrum In addition to its best-selling fire industry product – a premium 18-tonne gross vehicle weight chassis ideally suited to Type B water tender applications – Scania offers rigid and articulated truck chassis catering for a broad spectrum of emergency services’ transport needs. At the heart of every Scania fire appliance is its Scania engine, which, in addition to performance,
has been designed for longevity, fuel-efficiency and reliability. Moreover, the characteristics of Scania engines – high horsepower, with high torque at low revs – means they are particularly well suited to prolonged PTO/pumping tasks. Purpose-built crew cab A key feature of many Scania appliances is the company’s purpose-built crew cab. Constructed of fully galvanised steel and designed to provide maximum protection in all operational circumstances, this is the only factory-fitted fire appliance crew cab available on the market today. www.scania.co.uk
Visit Scania (Great Britain) Ltd on Stand OS14 in the Outside Area.
Get a grip on snow and ice traction RUD Chains’ automatic snow chain system, ROTOGRIP®, has been specially designed for emergency and commercial vehicles that must be able to travel during hazardous winter weather. RUD has been manufacturing automatic chains for over 20 years and is ISO9001 quality system certified. The versatile automatic snow and ice chain is deployed with just a flipof-a-switch from the driver’s seat, while the vehicle is in motion. ROTOGRIP® enables emergency and commercial vehicles to reach their destination regardless of bad weather, providing convenience and safety at the flip of a switch. RUD Chains’ innovative automatic system will reduce downtime and increase efficiency and safety in treacherous winter conditions. Simply switch on when the weather becomes dangerous and off when
the road is clear of snow and ice. ROTOGRIP® has the ability to work as well in reverse as it does going forwards, providing excellent traction at speeds as low as 3-4mph and is designed for a wide range of vehicles and suspensions. ROTOGRIP® chain wheels are known for their excellent quality of materials and construction. All
chain strands are made from case hardened alloy steel. Key advantages of the system are that it can be easily installed and requires little effort in maintenance. RUD supports all its products with an outstanding level of customer service and training. As well as the revolutionary ROTOGRIP® traction chain RUD offers a wide range of snow chains, rotation chains and forestry chains, which offer a high level of safety for maximum traction on snow covered and icy roads. A defining element of RUD’s business strategy and vision is leading the field in technological innovation and providing customers with top quality products. www.rud.co.uk
Visit RUD Chains Ltd on Stand 147 in Hall 2.
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Smart idea from Onus Technologies Onus Technologies, now part of the Sandhurst Group, will be demonstrating a range of new and redesigned products at the show, including LED light bars, beacons, directional warning and vehicle conspicuity markings. New ranges include: ECE R65 approved LED technologies – CMR® (Contour Mirror Reflector),
Radiance™ LED light bar technology and LED rotator systems, as well as the Maxibar XS light bar that features hermetically-sealed components for incredible durability. During the show visitors will be able to see Onus Technologies’ new Smart car emergency service demonstrator vehicle fitted with a selection of the company’s product range, in partnership with its sister company, Chevron Warehouse. Updates before the show can be found as they are announced on the company's Facebook and Twitter pages (see below). Tim Sanders, Managing Director, said, “This is an exciting time for Onus and the group as it emerges as a market specialist, combining value for money with customer service excellence and technology.”
Remotely operated amphibious vehicle
www.onustechnologies.co.uk www.facebook.com/onustechnologies Follow @Onustech
Visit Onus Technologies Limited on Stand 4 in Hall 2.
Staff welfare at the incident scene
Available from SVT Available from early 2013 exclusively from Norfolk-based SVT, while the standard ZZ3 is available in standard Crewbus and Cargo configurations, every ZZ3 can be customised to the needs of individual operators.
Transvend is a manufacturer of hot water drinks machines and food warmers for vehicles. Staff welfare, duty of care and health and safety, are all phrases we are all familiar with in the workplace. Transvend’s range of automotive drinks water boilers and food warmers address the issues raised, with equipment tailored to each installation and customer requirement. The equipment, whether fixed in the vehicle or portable, allows great flexibility for the provision of hot drinks. From small, low demand water heaters to high capacity units for command and support vehicles, Transvend has a solution. Water heaters can even be fitted with an automatic water fill systems. This can increase water capacity to 25-litres, giving 125 hot drinks for provision at a major incident or event. The water heaters can be supplied in a variety of voltages, 12VDC for small vans, 24VDC for larger vehicles, 110VAC and 240VAC for support vehicles where generators are available. All 12VDC and 24VDC water heaters now have frost protection, voltage sensing, alternator sensing and press to heat single cycle heating available as standard. Space is always at a premium and Transvend water heaters can be fitted to carry frames or to locking pull out cradles, allowing them to be stowed away when not in use.
www.svtrading.co.uk
www.transvend.co.uk
Visit Specialist Vehicle Trading Ltd on Stand 231 in Hall 1.
Visit Transvend Ltd on Stand 112 in Hall 2.
The Terex ZZ3 tracked amphibious vehicle.
The Terex ZZ3 tracked amphibious vehicle is set to take the Emergency Services Show by storm. A genuine access-all-areas off-roader, the ZZ3 Crewbus model can transport six people across severe terrain to remote locations that would otherwise be inaccessible by conventional landbased vehicles, while the flat-bed ZZ3 Cargo variant can haul impressive payloads over almost any terrain. The road-legal Terex ZZ3 comfortably manages 40mph on tarmac and will make rapid progress across lakes and slow-moving rivers thanks to upgrades due in February 2013 that will significantly enhance on-water speed and manoeuvrability. In its home market, Russia, it is trusted by emergency and rescue services, the mining and
You can pre-register online for the new catalogue on the Onus website or collect one at ESS 2012. Look out for your VIP invites in the post!
geo-exploration industries and the military. It is durable, rugged, versatile and engineered to undertake arduous operations in extreme environments. A further enhancement to the ZZ3’s comprehensive capabilities is an advanced militarygrade remote operation system, enabling it to be controlled with the aid of video feeds from onboard cameras at distances of over 100 miles.
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Vauxhall showcases its electric Ampera
At this year’s event Vauxhall will be showcasing the Ampera, the Mokka and the new Combo Crew Van. The Ampera is a futuristically high tech, Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV). In electric only mode, it can drive between 25-50 miles with zero tailpipe emissions and then uses a petrolpowered generator to provide the electricity for up to a further 310 miles with an average combined emissions of only 27g/km. Ampera is no slouch, with an impressive 0 to 60mph in 8.7 seconds and a limited top speed of 100mph. The Mokka is an all new compact SUV, which blends all the ‘full-size’ SUV design features – raised ground clearance, high seating position and
muscular looks – within its compact (4.28m long) dimensions. The vehicle will be offered in two or four wheel drive with a selection of petrol and diesel engines and will be available in showrooms from November this year. Commercial vehicles One of the range of commercial vehicles Vauxhall will be showing off is its new Combo Crew Van, which provides seating for up to five people. To experience these vehicles first hand, visit Vauxhall on stand 298. www.vauxhall.co.uk/fleet/special-vehicles
Visit Vauxhall Special Vehicles on Stand 298 in Hall 1.
SEE and be SEEN
Climate control on the move
Eberspächer is the market leader in the supply of a complete climate solution for emergency services vehicles. Climate systems combine an independent heater with an air conditioning unit to provide automatic temperature control in the vehicle. Diesel heating systems are used to heat personnel in vehicles with the engine switched off, when taking breaks, for demist/defrost or when additional heat is required on the move. Systems are supplied for a variety of emergency vehicles, such as ambulance (both front line A&E and PTS), police PSU, mobile police stations and incident units, custodial vehicles, fire appliances, and many other applications. Additionally, Eberspächer can offer a portable version of the heater that can be used outside the vehicle for personnel and machines working in freezing temperatures. The company is also a specialist in the emerging electric vehicle market for climate control. Finally, the Eberspächer Handiwash system provides hot, clean water for washing hands for mobile workers. It is a cost effective solution to ensure cleanliness is provided in the mobile workplace. www.eberspacher.com
Visit Eberspacher (UK) Ltd on Stand 92 in Hall 2.
Lighting and siren solutions
The UK manufacturer Premier Hazard has been producing hazard warning equipment for 30 years. Constant research and development has enabled the company to provide leading edge solutions to the emergency service and utility markets and now it is announcing a new dimension to this range.
for vehicle installation. For drivers in situations where there is a need to see or record activities in and around the vehicle, there is no better ‘one package’ solution. A data deposit and collection facility is also available to build this into a complete solution and interface capability.
Additional protection To support the need to be seen by other road users and pedestrians, Premier Hazard now has a complete range of camera and DVR systems to provide additional protection to vehicle operators. Offering from simple reverse camera systems, to eight-channel recording complete with GPS tracking, these packages are the only ones on the market today, which provide everything required
Further investment In addition to this, after further investment and development, Premier Hazard’s market leading TriCore LEDs are now available in dual colour. The brightest LED in the global market now offers unlimited flexibility, without the need to increase the number of light heads used.
Woodway specialises in supplying competitively priced, fully compliant, robust blue and amber lighting and siren solutions worldwide supported by an excellent after sales service. The company will be displaying its latest product lines at the show, including the new Century LED light bar, ION Series LED light heads, Opti-DIN control system and NPIA Framework-approved light bars. The latest Night Owl Mast System with the Whelen Pioneer LED spot and flood lights will also be on show. Woodway only supplies the premium Whelen brand of lighting and siren equipment, all of which is designed, and the components manufactured and assembled, in the USA or UK. Woodway is the sole licensed manufacturer for European, approved Whelen products. The UK’s emergency services have been relying on the Woodway-Whelen partnership for the supply of premium visual and audible warning equipment for over 30 years. Woodway’s products are proven in the field and e11 marked for legal use in the UK and Europe.
www.premierhazard.co.uk
www.woodway-online.co.uk
Visit Premier Hazard on Stand 15 in Hall 2.
Visit Woodway Engineering Ltd on Stand 6 in Hall 2.
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Bott demonstrates The benefits of bikes Improved fire ground decision making conversion expertise Halfords Business Cheshire, Derbyshire and Kent fire and rescue services this year joined the growing list of UK fire and rescue services that now specify TSI flow meters on their pumping appliances. Safety of operational firefighters working in the high risk zone is enhanced by having the best equipment on the appliance. Flow meters make available information for the pump operator and for the operational incident commander to inform their fireground decision making.
Built to last Covering everything from complex onboard communications technology and electrical and mechanical services to decals and racking, Bott uses high quality materials and components to create solutions that are built to last – and that answer its customers’ needs.
Services, as the UK’s number one bike specialist, is the leader in providing tailored cycle fleet packages. Working with 98 percent of the UK’s police services and holding two framework contracts, Halfords is the first choice for your fleet needs, offering service and maintenance plans as well as a fantastic choice of bikes and accessories. And to help with the smooth set up and ongoing service of your cycle fleet, Halfords provides a dedicated account manager to offer support and advice throughout the whole contract. Benefits of bikes for your organisation include: high visibility patrols restore reassurance within the community; proven to reduce call out costs; response times rapidly reduced; cost saving alternative to motor vehicles; fantastic results for arson prevention; council targets exceeded on deliberate fire hazards; excellent crime prevention and detection tool; promotes healthier journeys; prove useful as a defensive weapon; and rural or difficult to reach areas become more accessible.
www.bottltd.co.uk
www.halfordsb2b.co.uk
www.tsi.ie
Visit Bott Ltd on Stand 13 in Hall 2.
Visit Halfords Business Services on Stand 20 in Hall 2.
Visit TSI Flowmeters Ltd on Stand 371 in Hall 1.
At this year’s Emergency Services Show, Bott will be demonstrating the breadth of its experience in converting vehicles for the emergency services sector. With an experienced team dedicated to bespoke specialist conversions, Bott has the expertise and capability – gained over 20 years – to create innovative designs that work to increase efficiency and productivity, while making budgets go further.
GM FRS pump bay with flow meter locations highlighted.
TSI Flowmeters will display its range of appliance and portable flow meters at The Emergency Services Show. Also on display will be the company’s patented Water Smart solution, which provides fire and rescue services with the tools to monitor and improve performance. Water Smart is a hardware and software system that records and displays critical information about fire appliance usage. Managing Director Tim Carew and Fire and Rescue Consultant John Harding are looking forward to meeting friends, old and new, at Stand 371.
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Incident recovery specialist
20-tonne Paraquat transfer from damaged Iso-tank.
Braemar Howells Ltd provides chemical, biological, oil and fuel incident response, clean up and decontamination services around the clock. The
company primarily works in the recovery phase, taking over incidents from the emergency services, often enabling them to scale down responses at an incident more quickly and return to emergency response. Braemar Howells works in hazmat and CBRN, as well as oil and fuel spills and has full PPE for Hot Zone entry and decontamination equipment available from its bases, which are sited all around the UK. The company covers land and marine incidents, working with and for ports, airports, chemical companies, transport companies, local authorities, the Environment Agency, MoD and government departments.
Publishing with a touch of Class
www.braemarhowells.com
Visit Braemer Howells Ltd on Stand 68 in Hall 2.
Multi-agency focus from Broden Media Broden Media Limited’s Emergency Services Times (EST) magazine was first published in November 2000. It began as a quarterly magazine, circulated to some 6000 personnel within the UK emergency services sector who had purchasing responsibilities – recommending, specifying or buying equipment and services. Today, the magazine is published six times a year, has a 7500 circulation and has established itself as a market leader.
Class Professional Publishing has been supporting emergency services staff for many years through its association with Jones and Bartlett Learning, who the company exclusively represents in Europe. Since January 2011 and the launch of the highly acclaimed subscription service Standby CPD, Class Professional has provided customised products for ambulance staff and NHS ambulance services. This year has seen the company produce the new UK Ambulance Services Emergency Response Driver Manual and it is currently working on the new UK Ambulance Services Clinical Practice Guidelines on behalf of the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives.
Emergency Services Times The editorial features reflect the current issues facing the UK’s emergency services, with the magazine offering a mix of features, news, recent contracts won, personnel movements and product innovations. Broden Media is the organiser of The Emergency Services Show and Emergency Scotland exhibitions and also publishes the industry ‘bible’, The Emergency Services Times Who’s Who Directory. www.emergencyservicestimes.com
Visit Emergency Services Times on Stand 552 in Hall 3.
Get advice from procurement experts The Consortium Fire and Rescue offers procurement solutions that help you get the best value from your purchasing. Its frameworks offer a faster and easier purchasing route as they are all fully EU compliant and therefore reduce the time involved in the procurement process. In addition, The Consortium provides expert advice alongside the framework contracts at no extra charge, regardless of the level of support required. At the show, you can find out more about The Consortium’s current and future frameworks and how the organisation can help with mini competitions. The team will be on hand to answer your queries or give advice on new procurement projects, plus its technical manager will be available to answer specific questions about vehicle procurement.
The Consortium will also have information about its new Approved Supplier List for purchases that fall under the OJEU threshold. The Approved Supplier List will provide a source of thoroughly vetted suppliers, allowing you to quickly and conveniently obtain quotes to comply with your internal financial regulations. With exceptional procurement expertise, a highly commercial approach and an absolute commitment to customer service, The Consortium can make buying easy and deliver real savings.
Class Professional Publishing is proud to be a corporate sponsor of the College of Paramedics and shares offices with the college in Somerset. The company is currently working with the College of Paramedics on its new edition of the College of Paramedics Curriculum Guidance. In association with the East of England Ambulance Service, Class Professional recently published Pain: An Ambulance Perspective and is currently working with the EEAS on its new Clinical Manual. If you have an idea for a book project, come and talk to the publishing professionals on Stand 167.
www.fireandrescue.co.uk
www.class.co.uk
Visit The Consortium Fire and Rescue on Stand 460 in Hall 3
Visit Class Professional Publishing on Stand 167 in Hall 2.
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Customised storage solutions
Secure asset management
At ESS2012, Keytracker is proud to reveal a new concept to the response sector named iLockerz! iLockerz is an innovative product that is focused on providing secure management and tracking for radios, weapons, drugs, keys, laptops, PDAs, attack alarms and other sensitive equipment and complements the key management based solutions that Keytracker has been offering since 1996. Accessed via touchscreen computer with pincode, access control card, biometrics or smart phone app; the iLockerz will offer authorised users access to assets within. Users may then release the required assets and respond quickly and effectively. In the scenario where the required equipment is out and in use, iLockerz will inform the user of who has the equipment and provide relevant contact information. For management, iLockerz store, an audit trail, including time, date, user, asset information and full colour photo within the background software upon the network. Many applications have already been successfully addressed, including management of Airwave radios, weapons and vehicle diagnostic tools with the opportunities to manage other such equipment appearing endless. Visit the iLockerz team to see how they are working with forces and response teams across the globe.
Total Storage Systems, based in Shropshire, specialises in providing cost effect bespoke storage solutions for many types of application. At The Emergency Services Show 2012 Total Storage Systems will be promoting its Fire Fighters Lockers and other specialist products, manufactured in Manchester by the company’s manufacturing partner. The products can be made to a standard size and specification or can be customised to suit your exact requirement. Total Storage Systems has ISO 9001 Quality Assurance for the design, supply and installation of storage equipment. The quality and strength of the company’s lockers can only be appreciated first
hand, so please visit Stand 438 to see for yourself. www.totalstoragesystems.co.uk
Visit Total Storage Systems Ltd on Stand 438 in Hall 3.
Magazine for CBRNe professionals CBRNe World, published by Falcon Communications, serves the information needs of professionals charged with planning for or responding to a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosives (CBRNe) threat or incident. CBRNe World’s sister magazine, HazMat Responder World, provides hazmat teams with crucial information on incidents worldwide. CBRNe Convergence is the company’s annual conference and exhibition, which brings together CBRNE military, civil and scientific professionals from around the world. In 2013, Falcon Communications will also be holding an event primarily for first responders, All Hazards Response, to be held in Dublin, Ireland. CBRNe World will soon be launching the CBRNe World Directory, the only directory providing information on all aspects of detection, identification and monitoring (DIM), PPE, decontamination, reconnaissance and medical countermeasures. It has been designed by a stable of experts in their field, and will be available in two formats: an online version and a two-volume print version.
www.keytracker.co.uk
www.cbrneworld.com
Visit Keytracker on Stand 503 in Hall 3.
Visit CBRNe World on Stand 490 in Hall 3.
Make YPO your procurement partner YPO is the UK’s largest professional buying organisation, ideally placed to become your procurement partner for emergency service requirements. High quality service The organisation’s mission is to help you save time and money on commonly purchased products and contracts while delivering a high quality of service. YPO is committed to working with all its customers to understand individual requirements and implement practical, cost effective solutions. Best value contracts YPO offers access to an extensive range of fully compliant, best value contracts with approved suppliers. Contracts are fully
managed by YPO and cover categories such as PPE, insurance, IT hardware, uniform, specialist vehicles, medical and industrial gases, and many more. The organisation also provides a huge choice of best value products through its catalogue range. Specialist stock items can also be sourced, even if they are not in the YPO catalogue. Loyalty is rewarded As the YPO is publicly owned, all the profit it makes remains within the public purse and is shared with you through its unique Share of Profits Loyalty Scheme. This year, the organisation gave £1.76m back to its customers. www.ypo.co.uk
Visit YPO on Stand 122 in Hall 2.
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Responding to severe weather events
The AA’s Special Operations Response Team (AA SORT) is trained and equipped to respond to severe weather events, principally floods and snow. Team members, who use specially adapted Land Rover Defenders, are certified Swiftwater Rescue Technicians (DEFRA Level 3) and trained in 4x4 driving and associated rescue techniques (RoSPA-certified). The team was formed in 2008 after the devastating floods in Gloucester and the Severn Valley. With two bad winters since then, and the increasing frequency of flooding events, the team has seen active duty across the country, from Inverness to Cornwall and Aberystwyth to Ipswich.
Although equipped primarily for flood rescue, the team’s capabilities extend to the snows of winter and the muddy fields of ‘summer’ festivals. National Manager John Seymour, says, “We’ve been able to work cooperatively with other agencies, from the Highways Agency in snow on motorways and trunk roads to local fire and rescue services in floods in Cumbria, Berkshire and elsewhere. As well as dealing with AA members, we’re keen to find our place in the jigsaw and be a skilled and useful resource available to work with other responders.” www.theaa.com/aasort
Global Rescue Services is a water search dog, cadaver search dog, and DEFRA-registered boat team. It consists entirely of volunteers, including experienced professional blue light rescue personnel from within the ambulance, fire, military and search and rescue community. Global Rescue Services is a unique organisation in that it has an accredited specialist water search dog team. The team’s services are available to statutory emergency services as well as its fellow search teams and it looks to work alongside fellow teams for the benefit of all involved. The team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year and has the ability to rapidly deploy an independent and fully self-sufficient team. Advice can be sought from the team leader group or search managers at any time. www.globalrescueservices.org.uk
Visit Global Rescue Services on Stand E19 in Hall 3.
Visit AA Special Operations on Stand E30 in Hall 3.
Support for the FRS community The FSC offers a free, confidential, and impartial helpline for the fire and rescue community – providing advice and support on a broad range of issues – as well as having a nationwide network of professional staff and trained volunteers available to help locally. The charity’s three centres, in Devon, Cumbria and West Sussex, offer tailored rehabilitation programmes, as well as recuperation breaks that provide the chance to relax in peaceful and tranquil surroundings, which can aid emotional recovery following illness, injury, or bereavement. The Fire Fighters Charity’s rehabilitation programmes are also available on a commercial basis to other uniformed services across the UK. The Fire Fighters Charity (FFC) is the UK’s leading provider of services that enhance quality of life for serving and retired fire and rescue service (FRS) personnel and their families. Its mission is to place beneficiaries at the heart of everything it does, ensuring that the FRS family can rely on The Fire Fighters Charity as its primary point of contact for advice and support. The charity aims to provide practical assistance and solutions to make a real difference to the lives of members of the fire and rescue service community.
Specialist search capabilities
www.firefighterscharity.org.uk
Visit The Fire Fighters Charity on Stand E28 in Hall 3.
Continuing to promote pre-hospital immediate medical care Thirty-five years ago BASICS was formed to promote pre-hospital immediate medical care. With paramedics, air ambulances, MERITs and registration of pre-hospital emergency medicine you may think the battle is won. But never has there been more demand for the charity’s online and residential courses, regional clinical meetings and conference. With the increased awareness of the benefits of high quality immediate pre-hospital care, more and more people are seeking to develop their knowledge and expertise. BASICS has responded to this success by shifting its emphasis towards greater regional support and governance for the nurses, paramedics and doctors that form the organisation. Within BASICS are many of the UK’s leading experts in pre-hospital care, and this is reflected in the fraternity and quality of training offered by the charity to all interested in the subject. Visit the stand for more information and discover the great new developments taking place within the charity. www.basics.org.uk
Visit BASICS on Stand E27 in Hall 3.
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Raising the profile of Building more resilient communities Asian staff in the fire WRVS delivers practical support through the power of volunteering. All the services provided, and rescue service from meals on wheels to good neighbours projects,
The Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA) is an independent, inclusive employee-led support group with the desire to raise the profile of Asian staff and associated issues. AFSA works with fire and rescue services to mainstream issues around equality and diversity in two priority areas: service provision; and employment policy and practice. AFSA applies industry-best principles and processes through providing expert advice, developing guidance and tools. In addition, the association holds learning and development conferences and workshops and builds partnerships, for example, with legal experts and other key stakeholders for the benefits of its members. Membership of AFSA provides you with unique opportunities to: network with like-minded professionals with a deep commitment to the fire and rescue service and furthering the equality and diversity agenda; attend seminars, workshops and other events at significantly reduced cost; share real life experiences and learn from successes and mistakes of others; gain access to tools, advice, techniques and case studies to enable you to implement Best Practice; become better informed as to what exemplar organisations are doing to stay ahead; and improve your profile in your region and nationally. www.afsa.co.uk
Visit Asian Fire Service Association on Stand E63 in Hall 3.
from emergency support to help in hospitals, are aimed at keeping people in touch with each other and building stronger, more resilient communities. In the home, WRVS helps older and housebound people remain independent and to lead full and active lives. In the community the service alleviates loneliness and helps older people to get out and about, providing places to meet up, make and stay in touch with friends. In hospitals, WRVS shops, cafes and trolleys serve patients, staff and visitors and raise funds for much needed equipment. In emergency situations, WRVS gives professional support to the statutory authorities and the public. In the recovery stage the service is able to use its experience in providing services to the community to help those affected return to
normality. It also provides training in rest centre management and related subjects to local authorities and other organisations. Are the WRVS working with you? Visit Stand E41 at The Emergency Services Show and learn more about the charity’s range of services and its new initiative in recruiting community resilience volunteers. www.wrvs.org.uk
Visit WRVS on Stand E41 in Hall 3.
IFE launches new fire journal Founded in 1918, the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) is a non-profit making professional body and registered charity with a rapidly growing membership of over 10,500 and a global reach that extends through 41 international branches. Licensed by the Engineering Council, the IFE upholds professional standards within all public and private fire sectors by offering assessment of knowledge, experience and development and engages with major stakeholders to offer international conferences, identify and promote good practice and enhance technical networks worldwide. The IFE provides professional recognition for members across a broad spectrum and has achieved recognition from a number of professional
bodies, including Ofqual. Under its Engineering Council licence, the IFE is authorised to register suitably qualified members as Chartered Engineers (CEng), Incorporated Engineers (IEng) and Engineering Technicians (EngTech). Pavilion Publishing and Media has recently launched the IFE’s International Fire Professional journal. The new journal features contributions from branches around the world, technical perspectives from leading fire engineers and special features on the latest developments in global fire engineering. The quarterly publication will be supplemented with a comprehensive online service, which will include monthly newsletters to all IFE members. www.ife.org.uk
Visit The IFE on Stand 557 in Hall 3.
EPS hosts decontamination workshop
Become an ASBF champion The Ambulance Services Benevolent Fund (ASBF) has been caring for carers for over 26 years. Your support could ensure the association can go on being there for Britain’s unsung ambulance service heroes who call on the association for help. The help given enables the ASBF to maintain and improve the support it provides to ‘care for the carers’ in their time of need. You can help the ASBF by volunteering as a representative to champion its work, raise colleagues’ awareness of the fund and help with the challenges of fund raising. www.asbf.co.uk
Visit Ambulance Services Benevolent Fund on Stand E6 in Hall 3.
The Emergency Planning Society is not only exhibiting at ESS 2012, but its CBRN Professional Working Group, in association with the Government Decontamination Service, is hosting a Decontamination Workshop on 21 November, the first day of the show. The aims of the workshop are to: assist local authority staff in particular to improve their knowledge and ability to deal with decontamination incidents; and identify further activities the EPS might undertake to support the development of the national decontamination capacity. While the workshop is aimed primarily at local authority staff, it will also be of interest to others working in this area; in particular, industry
participation is encouraged to help them better understand the challenges faced by their potential clients. Speakers will include representatives from the Cabinet Office, Home Office, Government Decontamination Service and Health Protection Agency. There will also be a presentation on the decontamination challenges that faced the Olympic Park, as well as a scenario exercise. Visit the EPS stand to find out more about the society’s new corporate membership packages. www.the-eps.org
Visit Emergency Planning Society on Stand E4 in Hall 3.
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Car crash simulator targets hard to reach motorists The Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership’s modified Peugeot 207 is kitted out with technology to simulate an experience of being in a car crash! The whole experience is provided by in a car DVD screens that play the video, a high quality sound system provides surround sound, and the car’s hydraulic suspension simulates the car journey and point of impact of the crash. A smoke machine and
light show enhances the atmosphere in the car. The car seats four people and provides a unique experience lasting 10 minutes. This gives the occupants the opportunity to learn from a simulated experience what a car collision is truly like, the after effects of this and the consequences associated with driving irresponsibly. As drivers aged between 17-24 are the most vulnerable in the UK, and the young female passenger is the most vulnerable road user, then it is hoped that this experience will help these young people understands the risks involved when driving and travelling in a vehicle that is being driven by a driver who takes risks. The car is also used as an engagement tool by Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue to target modified car owners, a previously hard to reach group. microsites.lincolnshire.gov.uk/LRSP
Visit Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue on Stand E212 in Hall 1.
HPA offers instrument-testing service
The emergency services need the capability to detect and identify radiation and monitor their own doses, using equipment they can trust, which is regularly maintained and calibrated to the highest standards. The Radiation Metrology Group at HPA delivers a professional calibration, maintenance and repair service for all radiation monitoring instruments, which follows the guidance given in NPL Good Practice Guide (GPG) 14, ensuring compliance with the Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999.
The Radiation Metrology Group has a comprehensive range of test facilities at its site in Oxfordshire, which is traceable to the UK primary standards laboratory, ensuring: rapid turnaround; a capacity for high volume testing; and a maintenance and repair service for: dose/dose-rate monitors – economic and efficient testing of doserate and alarm functions; contamination monitors – testing using a wide range of alpha, beta and photon-emitting radionuclides; and spectrometry instruments – specialist testing for identification functions. The HPA Radiation Metrology Group’s experts have in-depth knowledge and experience of a wide range of radiation protection equipment, pioneering innovative technologies (such as EPD) and developing and type-testing new instrumentation. It can also deliver effective instrumentation training courses to your specification.
Resilience training packages available
www.hpa-radiationservices.org.uk/radmet
Visit Health Protection Agency on Stand E8 in Hall 3.
Positive partnerships with The Prince’s Trust The Prince’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity working with disadvantaged young people, aged 14-30. It helps them to develop the skills and confidence they need to break down barriers and move forward with their lives. The Prince’s Trust and the uniformed services have a proud history of working in partnership, and together, they’ve helped thousands of young people to change their lives. You may not think it, but The Prince’s Trust and the uniformed services share many common objectives, which impact on the communities that they both serve. Their work together is guided by the values of social responsibility and inclusiveness, which the Trust imparts to the young people that come through its programmes. The uniformed services play a crucial role in helping, not just to deliver its programmes, but also to forge closer links with young people and their community. By offering support to young people at a critical stage in their lives, the Prince’s Trust can help these
Bob Mearns, Resilience Manager, East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust.
individuals address and tackle their problems before they become too acute. Without a doubt, the dedication and tireless enthusiasm of the uniformed services make a real and lasting contribution to many individuals and communities across the UK. www.princes-trust.org.uk
Visit The Prince’s Trust on Stand E3 in Hall 3.
The East of England Ambulance Service’s Resilience and Special Operations Department offers a wide range of resilience training packages, which have been endorsed and accredited by the Emergency Planning Society (EPS). The department rightly prides itself on having received awards from the EPS for its innovative ideas in relation to major incident and command and control management. Its courses, ranging from First Responder on Scene, Loggists through to Gold Commander, have been professionally structured in order to meet individual or group needs. This training is available to all categories of responders. www.eastamb.nhs.uk
Visit East of England Ambulance Service on Stand E36 in Hall 3.
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Red Cross to display Olympic vehicle
A trail-blazing communications system will be on display at next month’s Emergency Services Show, fresh from its Olympic mission in Weymouth with the British Red Cross. The Red Cross now has six vehicles across the UK, each equipped with internet, satellite and analogue and digital radio connections enabling real-time updates, tracking and communication with other blue light services. The system also links into the rest of the Red Cross’s fleet of emergency vehicles. The charity also has a TEA2 licence and operates Airwave across England, Wales and Scotland. While stationed in Weymouth to assist with first aid throughout the Games, one of the Red Cross communication vehicles was able to coordinate first aid response on the ground, which saw volunteers treat everything from sprains to cardiac arrests.
British Red Cross National Emergency Communications Manager John Blake said, “Our sophisticated communications system played a key part during our time in Weymouth – ensuring that we were able to get in touch with our teams on the ground, other emergency services in the town and also our staff across the rest of the country. “Because it’s so well kitted out, with its different methods of communication, we should never be out of contact. It’s also got a great commonality factor too – although it is a mobile control unit with cutting-edge technology, we can also revert to the traditional radio system, which has proved cost effective for us as it gives a longer life to some of the older hardware used by us in different areas across the UK.” www.redcross.org.uk
Visit the British Red Cross on Stand 516 in Hall 3.
Territorial Army looks for medical professionals
Are you searching for something extra from your life? A rewarding experience outside of normal working hours? You will find all this and more in the Territorial Army – Medical Services, which can provide a career to people who want to experience army life but are unable to make a full time commitment. Wherever you find the Regular Army, you will find the Territorial Army – Medical Services assisting worldwide in providing critical medical support. The One Army concept brings Regular and Territorial servicemen and women together to work side by side, providing specialist medical care during times of conflict, counter insurgency, peacekeeping and humanitarian operations. The Territorial Army – Medical Services is constantly recruiting medical professionals who want to gain more from life and enhance their own clinical and specialist development while creating a military team ethic. To discover how a career in the Territorial Army – Medical Services can make a real difference to your life visit Stand E20 at The Emergency Services Show 2012 or Freephone 0800 731 1201 for more information. Visit Army Medical Services on Stand E20 in Hall 3.
Volunteer service keeps maritime skills alive The Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) has units throughout the UK, mainly, at present, in coastal locations but inland waterway units are planned and existing units are available to assist and support Cat 1 Responders, where needed, afloat and ashore. The MVS National Resilience Manager heads a Resilience Working Group with representation on Local Resilience Forms and Voluntary Sector Working Groups, also on MCA Local Search and Rescue Committee of the Solent South Coast region and MVS exercises with the MCA, emergency services and other member organisations in the voluntary sector. The service performs coastal, harbour and river safety patrols, assisting HM Coast Guard, local harbour authorities and the Environment Agency using unit boats, which are prepared to respond to
issues that directly affect their local community. The MVS is a maritime training organisation for adults interested in learning afloat skills or wanting to be involved in ashore operations. The service trains individuals in seamanship, engineering and operational support skills and also welcomes anyone willing to pass on their skills to trainees. www.mvs.org.uk
Visit Maritime Volunteer Service on Stand E14 in Hall 3.
Poole Unit boats – launches MVS Tom Sherrin and MVS Avocet with Fun Yak ‘Mavis’ ahead.
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Raising the standards and quality of ambulance provision
The Ambulance Service Institute (ASI) is a nonunion, non-political, independent institute dedicated to monitoring and raising the standards and quality of ambulance provision, thereby improving the quality of care to patients. Membership is open to all involved in pre-hospital ambulance service delivery, including providing patient transport services, control and communications, management and trainers in NHS, voluntary, private and military. Please visit the ASI in Hall 3, Stand E22, where you can join as associate member. This will allow you free attendance to the institute’s seminar, which takes place in the Royal Lounge Pavilion on 22 November, where you can listen to Professor Sir
Keith M Porter, Professor in Clinical Traumatology, and Anthony Marsh, leading Ambulance Service Chief Executive for the country. Free seminar Members can attend the AGM and lectures free of charge, while non-ASI members and ASI members who have not attended the AGM are asked to make a donation. All seats must be booked by contacting allan.medcraft@asi-international.com and there are only 50 seats available. www.asi-international.com
Visit the ASI on Stand E22 in Hall 3.
Fundraising for the Fire Fighters Charity
The Fire Services Fund-raising Shop CIC is an independent not-for-profit social enterprise. Its sole function is to create funds for the Fire Fighters Charity and the directors are all volunteer serving and retired members of the emergency services. The shop raises the funds by using novel trading methods – one being the ‘Shop-in-a-box’ scheme, which has been running successfully for 15 years in the fire and rescue service community. Fire stations, without any financial commitment or utilising other resources, can run a small shop at an open day or similar-type event, with full insurance cover and a complete aftersales service. Samples of the contents will be shown at The Emergency Services Show 2012. At larger events,
whether held indoors or outside, the company can run a full scale retail outlet with the facilities to take cash, cheques, debit and credit cards. There is also a website and an online shop where one can make purchases, with the charity profiting from the sale. The range of products on offer, which are all fire and rescue service themed, include Fireman Sam items, other toys, children’s clothing, personal equipment and retirement gifts. The shop is especially proud of a new line of exclusive products, which will be revealed at ESS2012. www.fireserviceshopkeepers.net
Visit the Fire Services Fund-Raising Shop CIC on Stand E13 in Hall 3.
Specialist disaster response capabilities highlighted
Search and Rescue Assistance in Disasters (SARAID) is delighted to be at The Emergency Services Show again for 2012. The registered charity and NGO provides a team of professionally trained specialist urban search and rescue technicians and other disaster response personnel to any country in need of assistance. All team members are dedicated, unpaid volunteers from all walks of life and are on call 24/7. SARAID receives no government funding and specialises in locating and extracting live victims and casualties from collapsed buildings. Since 2003, SARAID has provided team members for search and rescue assistance to many countries including Turkey, India, Palestine, Algeria, Sri Lanka, Germany, Pakistan, Mexico, Indonesia and Haiti. As a team SARAID is growing in experience and numbers and is broadening its skills as it goes. In the last year, with Avon Fire and Rescue Service, it hosted a UN event and, through memoranda of understanding, SARAID is looking to share knowledge that was first shared by South African and Brazilian teams.
SARAID volunteers have also assisted in recent years with the Gloucester floods and a Derbyshire Missing person and at The Emergency Services Show it will be able to announce further UK-based services. www.saraid.org.uk
Visit SARAID on Stand E15 in Hall 3.
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North Fire and e2v plan show launch for compact thermal imaging camera North Fire plc has proudly announced its new UK partnership with Essex-based thermal imaging giant e2v, for the company’s Argus range of cameras. As part of the partnership, North Fire and e2v have launched what is being hotly tipped as ‘the new standard thermal imaging camera (TIC) for firefighters’ – the new Argus Mi-TIC, which will be launched at The Emergency Services Show 2012. The Mi-TIC is a personal camera, which any firefighter using breathing apparatus can attach seamlessly to his or her BA strap or tunic and could even be carried in a pocket due to its small size. The new personal camera also boasts a recording facility, which continually records once the camera is switched on so any incidents can be reviewed and assessed by OICs. “This is undoubtedly the future of firefighter thermal imaging,” said Oliver North, Managing Director of North Fire. “For years we’ve monitored the evolution of firefighter thermal imaging cameras with more and more features and complexities being added, whilst maintaining the same large, physical size of the unit. Now we have created a simple to use, robust and extremely convenient unit for the firefighter, which provides a superb resolution of image whilst almost becoming part of the firefighter’s PPE – a move that everyone will appreciate, most importantly the frontline firefighter. And whilst we agree the number of units will almost certainly increase, the price is around half the price of the bigger versions, which maintains a similar budget requirement for FRAs’ thermal imaging camera budgets.” Emergency Services Show launch As well as being launched at The Emergency Services Show 2012, the new thermal imaging camera is also a main exhibition sponsor of the Stoneleigh Park event in November, showcasing the confidence both North Fire and Argus have in the product. “North Fire’s demo calendar has been filling up by the day since the Mi-TIC prototype launch in
August,” said Mike Tarbard, Argus’ Marketing Manager. “The initial reaction to the product has been so positive that we have had no choice but to give the Mi-TIC pride of place in the exhibition’s ‘shop window’. This will ensure all visitors at this
year’s ESS show can see the product, get their hands on it and see for themselves why the Mi-TIC is setting new standards in thermal imaging.” British manufacturing expertise A major factor to Argus’ success within the UK fire and rescue services over the decades has been the fact that it remains the only British owned thermal imaging camera manufacturer in the marketplace. “We’re one of very few genuine British manufacturers,” said Angus Drummond, Vice President of Sales for Argus. “Over the past few years we have seen a number of continental European and American TIC manufacturers try to develop into the UK marketplace, but we truly believe that as our products are innovated from the UK fire and rescue services for the UK fire and rescue services, that we are better situated to deliver what the UK firefighters demand and deserve, and we are proud to ask our customers to continue to ‘buy British’ for their thermal imaging requirements.” North Fire growth through recession During a busy first four years of trading, North Fire has seen a minimum of 100 percent growth year on year, proving that the company is one of
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the UK’s fastest growing appliance and equipment suppliers. “Customer service has been key,” said Oliver North. “We have what we think is a worldclass workforce who contribute daily, with their emphasis leaning towards customer satisfaction. This, together with our product portfolio of only the highest quality brands and products, with market leader status in turntable ladders, thermal
imaging cameras and helmets, shows why we are many brigades’ first choice in the supply of our areas of expertise. Our partners Rosenbauer, Metz and Argus are prestige brands and brands that I’m extremely proud to be associated with. I feel that with the power, efficiency and out-and-out quality of our world-renowned partners, we are better situated than any supplier within the marketplace to offer a better quality and more comprehensive product range.” Rosenbauer equipment North Fire started trading in 2008 with what is now officially the world’s largest fire fighting equipment supplier, Rosenbauer International. The excellent range of Rosenbauer equipment includes: the UK market-leading HEROS-xtreme fire helmet; the new award-winning Twister fire boot; the Nautilus pump, which has proven invaluable in dealing with the recent flash flooding issues; the ‘Fanergy’ PPV range; and the Rosenbauer RB Branch series. “Since we set up the equipment distributorship in the UK with North Fire, we have increased our sales drastically,” said Hans Detzlhofer, Vice President, Rosenbauer. “The HEROS-xtreme helmet has been provided to the UK fire and rescue services, which has showcased the absolute quality of our products in conjunction with the efficiency and quality of service offered by North Fire. “We are now expanding our range further into the UK with the fire boots, submersible pumps,
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branches and PPV fans, which will be backed up as efficiently as our excellent fire helmet is amongst the 27 UK brigades who have now adopted it.” The new award-winning Rosenbauer Twister boot, which has turned the heads of the UK’s PPE managers, will also be launched into the UK at November’s Emergency Services Show. Metz aerials Metz turntable ladders have recently re-emerged onto the UK fire and rescue scene following the commencement of Metz’s partnership with North Fire, which began in 2009. “The turntable ladder concept has required re-selling to the aerial operators in the UK market,” said Michael Kristeller, Managing Director, Metz. “In mainland Europe we are still supplying 70 percent of TLs in comparison to 30 percent ALPs and it’s been good to see that when our potential UK customers have trialled our ALP, they have made their own conclusion that the ladder is by far the best aerial tool for a modern fire and rescue service’s requirements. We’ve set up at North Fire an excellent service centre with extremely skilled service engineers and as a result we’re now seeing brigades’ tender requirements coming out as turntable ladders. I’m sure we’ll see at least a 50:50 split over the next few years in TLs to ALPs, and at The Emergency Services Show 2012 we will have on show, both a Metz turntable ladder and a Metz ALP.” www.north-fire.com www.argusdirect.com
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Equipped and trained for national resilience CFOA National Resilience (CNR) is proud to be among those organisations supporting The Emergency Services Show in November. Established following the events of 9/11 and the New Dimension project, CNR’s approach promotes ‘interoperability’ between responding agencies and ensures that the general public receive the best possible response in times of major emergencies and catastrophic disasters within the UK. Following the events of 11 September 2001, Her Majesty’s Government requested the then HM Chief Inspector of Fire Services to assess the capability of the fire and rescue service to respond to the New Dimension of terrorism; it quickly became abundantly clear that to provide an emergency response to such events required substantial investment in specialist vehicles and equipment, along with associated training for the responders and a commitment, in the longer term, to ensure that such provision remained ‘fit for purpose’.
The show provides a unique opportunity to engage with all aspects of the emergency service community and highlight the full range of activities to which UK fire and rescue services are now able to respond, as well as giving people a flavour of the equipment and vehicles currently at their disposal. In a broader sense this type of approach promotes ‘interoperability’ between responding agencies and ensures that the general public receive the best possible response in times of need. Multi-agency Exercise Shannon featuring HVPs
programme of assurance visits to individual fire and rescue services to monitor delivery at the local level.
Mass decontamination in situ at Dorchester Hospital.
Bespoke solutions The New Dimension project delivered bespoke solutions in terms of detection, identification and monitoring of hazardous substances, mass decontamination for the public, urban search and rescue for use in the event of collapsed structures and high volume pumping for the bulk movement of water. These capabilities were backed up by Enhanced Logistical Support arrangements, a National Coordination and Advisory Framework to support the response at a local level by individual fire and rescue services and a contract for maintenance of the physical assets in the long term. The Department for Communities and Local Government, in 2008, formally requested that ‘day to day’ management and oversight of the project be handled by the fire and rescue sector and to this end the Chief Fire Officers’ Association (CFOA) formed CFOA National Resilience Ltd (CNR), a wholly owned subsidiary of the charitable body. This enabled CFOA to provide professional assurance to central government that the UK fire and rescue service was, and continues to be, well equipped and trained to provide a range of specialist capabilities designed to respond to major emergencies and catastrophic disasters within the UK. The assurance provided by CNR encompasses management and delivery of a central training programme in respect of the acquisition and maintenance of skills for firefighters, oversight to the ‘Long Term Capabilities Management’ contract, working in conjunction with Babcock, to ensure all vehicles and equipment are maintained to a satisfactory standard. All of this is supported by a
Technological advancements The show offers a great opportunity for CFOA National Resilience to identify technological advancements and discuss bespoke solutions for future asset replacement with a broad spectrum of suppliers and manufacturers all under one roof.
Risk review The recently formed Strategic Resilience Board, made up of representatives from a range of stakeholders, will in the near future commence a review of the current risk picture for the UK and take into account new or emerging risks. Recent developments have seen inclusion under CNR of Flood Response (under the auspices of DEFRA), and currently a transitional period whereby UK International Search and Rescue (UK ISAR) who respond to humanitarian disasters overseas (under the auspices of DfID), will also come under the same arrangements.
“The show provides a unique opportunity to engage with all aspects of the emergency service community.” On 21 and 22 November, Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire is once again welcoming visitors to The Emergency Services Show and CFOA National Resilience is proud to be among those organisations supporting the event.
CNR Stand at ESS 2011.
Over the course of the show, a team of experienced cross-capability officers will be located on Stand 504 in Hall 3 and will be more than happy to discuss aspects of CFOA National Resilience and the UK fire and rescue service, providing an insight into how the threats and challenges posed in today’s climate are addressed. The team will be accompanied by a USAR Dog Handler and his four-legged counterpart and will have a range of capability equipment on display on the stand along with a static display outside, supported by Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire fire and rescue services and West Midlands Fire Service, for those who wish to view a wider range of UK FRS resilience assets. We look forward to meeting some ‘old faces’ and making new friends along the way, so if you are at the show and have five minutes to spare please feel free to come along and see us. www.fireresilience.org.uk
Visit CFOA National Resilience on Stand 504 in Hall 3 and on the Outside Area.
UK-ISAR assistance in Japan following the Tsunami in 2011.
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SARbotUK: a reduced risk solution to water rescue With Government austerity measures a necessary but limiting factor on all but statutory responsibilities, SARbotUK aims to ease the financial pressure for water rescue incidents by providing a reduced risk solution with full training, PPE and equipment for the volunteers. Since the launch of SARbotUK (The Underwater Rescue Charity) on 14 April 2012 things have been going from strength to strength for the charity, which now has volunteers from all areas of the emergency services in all disciplines and has attended a number of incidents with great success. SARbotUK is very much a part of the communities it serves and acts as an extra resource for local incident commanders – it is not the charity’s aim or intention to operate in isolation to existing rescue services. We welcome input from all emergency services on the location and running of our teams, which we feel will benefit from the resources of a national organisation. We also welcome applications from all emergency services to become involved in the management of the charity and/or become a trustee.
“The charitable status of SARbotUK is very important to the continued development of our teams, equipment and procedures.” I would like to thank all of those emergency services that have agreed to allow their staff to respond while on duty; this is a huge undertaking and shows a fantastic commitment to the cause. The charity The charitable status of SARbotUK is very important to the continued development of our
emergency service capability, reduce the time taken to find immersion casualties, increase the chance of rescuing individuals alive and/or resuscitating them and, importantly, reduce the danger to our rescue services.” Our operational services cross the boundary of responsibilities of a single service. As its teams are formed with a core of existing fire and rescue, police, paramedic, coastguard and RNLI, drawing on the expertise of each service, SARbotUK is able to attend: rescues; body recoveries; and missing person searches – operations cover all types of water incidents from rivers, canals, ponds, lakes to coastal waters, both on the surface and beneath, without risking the lives of our teams. teams, equipment and procedures. We are extremely pleased and honoured to welcome Professor Mike Tipton as our patron. Professor Tipton, who aims to take an active role in the charity, says, “Having spent my working life trying to reduce the number of immersion-related deaths in the UK and abroad, as well as assist emergency teams rescue, recover and treat immersion casualties, it is an honour to become Patron of the SARbotUK charity. “I have found those in the charity to be highly motivated and caring individuals, not only for immersion casualties but also towards those who willingly, and often voluntarily, risk their lives to find, rescue and recover such casualties. I am convinced that the capability that SARbotUK offers will, when used in conjunction with existing
Development areas SARbotUK also has a number of development areas in operation, which simply would not be possible for a statutory organisation. For example: our ARIS acoustic camera will revolutionise the use of sonar in search and rescue, with fantastic image definition in zero visibility; putting trackers on water manikins and placing them in ‘drowning hotspots’ will allow us to predict the travel distance within the rescue window and over longer periods of time; and the English springer spaniel is proving to be an excellent detector of human scent underwater – our trials are continuing in the West Midlands and Central Scotland with very promising results. Recent deployments have included assisting the Nottinghamshire Police Dive Team in a number of incidents and the Metropolitan Police in the search for the missing body parts of a murdered actress. Central training and service centre With our headquarters established in Weymouth, Dorset, we are now looking to secure the vacant British Waterways buildings at Trent Lock in Derbyshire for use as our central training and service centre and the home of the SARbotUK national response team. A contingency from The Hague, Netherlands visited SARbotUK in October on the first leg of an exchange visit. The Dutch fire and rescue service currently employs divers in a rescue role and unfortunately a number of them have lost their lives in recent years. The purpose of the exchange was to look at ways of integrating the SARbotUK strategy into the Dutch rescue services. www.sarbot.co.uk
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The Magnificent Seven – Yamaha PRO watercraft in action Yamaha has been supplying customised surf rescue, flood rescue, marine security, patrol, flood emergency, rapid response and interception craft for more than 15 years. The Yamaha PRO WC watercraft can perform all the aforementioned tasks and more, including towing vehicles and providing push-tug capabilities. The company supplies such watercraft to customers that include the RNLI, harbour authorities, the MoD and various fire and rescue organisations. In the most recent case study, at the Marine Police office in Portland Marina, Dorset Police’s Head of Transport Services, Paul Chick MBE, was looking forward to packed pontoons and crowds as the world’s finest sailors arrived at Weymouth and Portland for the most important summer regatta of 2012 – the Olympic Games. Paul Chick and his officers are all specialists in marine policing with a challenging remit. The security requirements for the Olympics, an international sailing event, addressed the full range of protection and safety issues while working closely with other professional agencies to devise an answer. Unique security challenge Of course a big part of the solution was to have a large number of boats manned by police and Royal Navy personnel. However, the need to operate close to shore, in shallow water, working in close proximity to swimmers, kayakers and other water users lent itself naturally to the use of Yamaha PRO watercraft, with the added benefit of a fast intercept capability – should any vessel launch and leave the shore at speed heading towards the sailing areas.
“The officers have been training on the craft throughout June and July and they have all been impressed with the capability of the machines. The technology has moved on so far from the old two-stroke skis, which were noisy and high maintenance. With a brand new fleet of four-stroke craft we are able to improve our capability and the efficiency with which officers can operate during the summer.
“The Olympics presented a unique security challenge for LOCOG and Dorset Police – the threat of attack by sea.”
The Olympics presented a unique security challenge for LOCOG and Dorset Police – the threat of attack by sea. Therefore, during the summer, Portland marina was locked down in order to prevent any disruption. Paul Chick, commenting before the Games, said, “We are going to be very busy during the summer; our additional security requirements are unprecedented. With delivery of these seven craft we are now fully equipped and trained to deal with any eventuality. They are magnificent, giving us an operational flexibility, which is unheard of. We used to operate one PWC out of Portland, now with seven Yamaha craft on hand for the summer we are prepared for anything.
“The marine police have to be able to respond to a variety of different tasks and we have a unique operational responsibility to the public. Throughout July and August the eyes of the world will be scrutinising our operations so we have to ensure that the most appropriate equipment is available to officers.” Advanced training Portland became the home to seven Yamaha PRO WC supplied for the Olympics. These police liveried craft in enhanced Patrol specification included communications, navigation lights, integrated Garmin plotter, depth sounder and blue light – all prepared in-house by Yamaha’s specialist marine team. The PRO WCs were delivered as part of a turnkey package, which included advanced training for a team of 20 officers. With seven Yamaha PRO watercraft stationed in Portland for the summer and the need for Dorset Police to operate multiple shifts seven days a week,
for two months, there were a significant number of crewmembers to train so ensuring a consistency of approach was key. Powerboat Training UK (PTUK) in Poole is a RYA Training Centre with a wide range of experience of training in the law enforcement and military sectors, both on boats and PWCs, and was awarded the Olympic training contract early in 2012. The course PTUK created is known as the Patrol Watercraft Course and the syllabus included extensive slow speed handling to include precision control of the craft and the movement of multiple
PWCs in formation at slow and high speeds; in addition to medium and high-speed interception using multiple PWCs against target craft. Crews received detailed basic maintenance training in the craft they were using and worked alongside PTUK Instructors to develop the daily systems and procedures that would operate during the Games. All of those officers chosen to helm PWCs at the games already had extensive PWC experience with a number of RYA Instructors amongst the group, however, without exception, the view was that the Patrol Watercraft Course was exceptional in the way it practically addressed the crew’s needs. www.yamaha-motor.co.uk www.powerboat-training-uk.co.uk
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Tactical footwear range launched Meindl has been manufacturing boots in Germany for over 300 years. The numerous awards won by many of its styles are confirmation of the company’s dedication to striving for quality and innovation. Meindl has always had a strong range of military boots and at The
Emergency Services Show the company will launch its new range of tactical footwear. Extremely light and flexible, with a waterproof and breathable Goretex membrane and a Contagrip sole, these boots and shoes are perfect for running but also offer excellent torsional stiffness and protection for the feet. All models are anti-static, resistant to oil, petrol and acids and are available in UK sizes from 3.5 – 12, including ½ sizes. The range includes: shoes – Black Sorona GTX: leather and fabric upper, Contagrip sole; Black Python GTX – leather upper, Contagrip sole; Low cut boots – Black Anakonda GTX – leather upper, Contagrip sole; and boots – Black Boa GTX – leather upper, Contagrip sole; Black Cobra GTX – leather upper, Contagrip sole.
High performance fabrics from Hainsworth
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Visit Meindl on Stand 524 in Hall 3.
Intramark: for all your clothing needs Intramark Clothing specialises in creating personalised clothing for all sectors. The company has its own in-house design team with over 25 years of experience, specialising in embroidery, sublimation, screen printing and heat sealing vinyl. Intramark’s helpful and dedicated design team will create any new design you may require, but can also replicate any existing designs from artwork provided by the client. All embroidery is sampled and sent for the customer’s approval before production, so any alterations that may be required can be changed. The company has a vast range of clothing available, including a bespoke garment range, including polo shirts, sweatshirts, fleeces, jackets, trousers and umbrellas, which can all be created to your exact specifications. Alternatively, Intramark’s extensive ‘off the peg’ garment range may be all you need. Garments including wicking polo shirts are obtained from some of the biggest names in the work wear and promotional industry, such as Hanes, Fruit of the
Carl Batchelor, Watch Commander with West Midlands Fire Service, wearing his new kit.
Hainsworth is one of the UK’s oldest textile manufacturers and has been at the forefront of kitting out the emergency services in the UK and abroad for more than 150 years. The company’s stated purpose is to ‘protect individuals that work in hazardous environments from burn injury so they return home safely to their families’.
Loom and Slazenger. You can visit the website to see the company’s online garment brochure. www.intramarkclothing.com
Visit Intramark Clothing on Stand 106 in Hall 2.
Win a set of Keela rescue kit! After years of research, innovation and testing to destruction, Keela is proud to launch the new Cumulus MRT jacket at this year’s Emergency Services Show (ESS2012). Developed in close collaboration with rescue teams around the world, the new MRT Cumulus is not only the lightest System Dual Protection jacket in the Keela range, but also comes packed with a mouthwatering array of technical and unique features. Receiving rave reviews from UK press and outdoor professionals, the new Keela MRT Cumulus is set to outperform and outclass its nearest rivals. COMPETITION To find out more, and for a chance to win your own set of rescue kit, visit the Keela stand (71) at ESS 2012. Alternatively contact Keela directly quoting MRT Cumulus.
The new MRT Cumulus jacket from Keela.
Managing Director Tom Hainsworth.
At the heart of Hainsworth’s manufacturing practices, are three core messages – Design that Saves, Protection that Shows and Quality that Lasts. The company, which is based in Leeds, Yorkshire, believes that its combination of fibre, weaving and finishing technologies provide firefighters, police, the military and industrial personnel with the ultimate in high performance fabrics. Hainsworth works closely with some of the world’s leading garment manufacturers and other supply chain partners and is also continually investing in its world-class innovation centre to ensure that its product development remains cutting edge and relevant to today’s emergency services. In addition to its work with fire and rescue and police services, the military and industrial complexes in the UK, Hainsworth has customers across Europe, the Middle East, United States and Australasia.
www.keela.co.uk
www.protectivefabrics.co.uk
Visit Keela on Stand 71 in Hall 2.
Visit AW Hainsworth & Sons Ltd on Stand 116 in Hall 2.
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Professional footwear with running shoe technology
Wildland and structural fire kit
Visit Cosalt’s stand at The Emergency Services Show to see a number of exciting new products, including the new Wildland coverall and the winning structural fire kit ensembles being supplied to the South East and Eastern Region fire consortium and the North West fire consortium. The framework agreement for firefighters’ protective clothing in the South East and Eastern regions includes fire tunics and overtrousers, hoods, helmets, boots and gloves. At the heart of the agreement is the option to choose Cosalt’s fully managed service. This can cut costs and improve efficiencies for the fire and rescue services through a complete support package that covers testing, sizing, fitting, supply and personnel management. Since April 2011, all of the company’s existing range of structural fire suits are certified under the European Union's Marine Equipment Directive (MED) for use at sea. Also on show will be Cosalt’s twopiece Public Order coverall, which is fully compliant with HOSDB standards. www.cosalt.com
Visit Cosalt Plc on Stand 57 in Hall 2.
The new sportive HAIX® product line combines running shoe technology and ingenious HAIX® functionality: light, sporty, multi-functional. The Black Eagle comes in two product lines: the Athletic is characterised by a light, microfibre design; while the Tactical series is designed using Sun-Reflect technology. Both are available in three different ankle heights and with equipment options
that professionals want in a shoe: oil and gasolineresistant rubber sole; double hole frame system stabilising the foot; buffer protection in the heel area; energy return system; stone shield system; climate system; as well as a watertight and breathable GoreTex® membrane. www.haix.com
Visit Haix on Stand 70 in Hall 2.
Gas tight suits and body bags Respirex will be showing its latest gas tight suit design, manufactured from a new highperformance Viton Laminate material. Significantly lighter than traditional reusable suit materials, it provides increased user comfort, while offering improved chemical permeation resistance. In addition, the suit incorporates an updated locking cuff mechanism, which allows the gloves to be quickly and easily changed from outside the suit. A selection of Respirex CBRN equipment will also be on display, including the PRPS emergency responder suit – a lightweight compact suit rated for one-hour operational use with 15 minutes for decontamination. Also on the stand will be the gas tight body bag, designed for safe transportation of chemically contaminated mortalities. A world-leading supplier of personal protective solutions, Respirex specialises in the design and manufacture of high-performance chemical, particulate and respiratory protective clothing. www.respirex.co.uk
Visit Respirex International Ltd on Stand 98 in Hall 2.
Gear up with Ansell Protective Solutions Ansell Protective Solutions (APS) (formerly Trelleborg Protective Products) is one of the world’s leading producers of protective clothing and related products. Through world renowned brand names like Trellchem® and Viking, APS develops and manufactures chemical protective suits and dry diving suits, along with inflatable shelters, dock seals and a range of custom-made products for various industries. The company’s protection concept is fundamental in practically all these products. But how the concept is realised varies from business to business, from product to product and, most importantly, from customer to customer. The Trellchem range of chemical protective suits includes both gas tight suits with uncompromising protection against hazardous materials, as well as splash protective suits and hoods. Viking dry suits are developed, manufactured and adapted to fulfill the needs and requirements stated among divers
from the harshest commercial sector, the area of fire and rescue and public safety, from military divers and law enforcement agencies as well as sport and technical divers. Ansell Protective Solutions knows that its ability to adapt to user requirements is vital to its customers. And through the years and from daily work with protective rubber products, it could indeed be said that the company knows how to protect its customers. http://protective.ansell.com
Visit Ansell Protective Solutions on Stand 44 in Hall 2.
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Uniform accessories
Dr Martens launches boot collection service
Intramark is a Leicestershire-based company specialising in the manufacture of uniform accoutrements and ceremonial regalia. The company manufactures and supplies a wide range of accoutrements, which include machine embroidered epaulettes, sliders, badges, tee shirts, polo shirts, fleeces, sweat shirts, workwear and leisure wear, plus woven badges. Intramark also supplies gold and silver laces, ID wallets, leather articles, hand embroidered badges and insignia, metal badges, buttons, caps and berets, gloves, spurs, full size and miniature medals, medal ribbons, medal brooch and ribbon bars ... in fact anything that is associated with uniforms! The uniform specialist has in-house design and digitising facilities to help with new projects while the company’s experienced staff have many years’ experience and will be pleased to help and advise you with any order or enquiry.
Dr Martens is launching a new Service Collection of boots to meet the demands of today’s emergency services. The British brand, Dr Martens, has a long established history of working side by side with the service industries: in the early 1960s, the brand’s boots and shoes were the default product for police officers, medics and a nation of workers. By the late 1970s, Dr Martens boots were cited as standard uniform for the police. Ensuring that this new product offering meets user needs, the team at Dr Martens has collaborated extensively with service industry personnel to fully understand their requirements. This comprehensive research has resulted in a range of quality footwear that can be trusted for unbeatable comfort, slip-resistance and reliability. The Autumn/Winter Service Collection draws inspiration and expertise from decades of the brand’s market-leading industrial technology.
New additions available from 1 December 2012 include Shack, a lightweight, athletic, waterproof boot and the ultimate high spec Osprey, which is ideal for the ambulance market. This is a nonmetallic safety boot, which is waterproof, puncture resistant and anti-static and also features D30™ impact protection inserts positioned over the anklebone. www.drmartens.com/servicerange
Visit Dr Martens on Stand 482 in Hall 3.
Restored protection after every wash G&E Automatic Equipment Ltd, together with Electrolux Professional Laundry Systems, offers a range of drying cabinets and complete laundry packages to meet every commercial need.
Professional protective clothing is often soiled so these clothes have to be washed clean without damaging their important functions. Welded seams and reflectors must not be subject to excessively high temperatures or mechanical wear. The companies’ stand will show PEKO cabinets and launch the new Electrolux TS4175WW drying cabinet designed for the safe and efficient drying of fire protection garments. With increasing demands on the quality of protective clothing used, the Electrolux Professional Laundry Fire Brigade Textile Protection System is designed to restore full protection and comfort to the garments after every wash. With the aid of a programmable microprocessor, the system can create several programmes to suit every fire station’s unique needs. And by using new processes incorporated into washing programmes, inherent fire retardant properties remain unaffected, while still cleaning the garments effectively.
All Electrolux machines are built to operate in a tough environment for many years. Full service agreements are available and will ensure all machines receive regular maintenance, including labour and materials. www.geautomatic.co.uk
Visit G&E Automatic Equipment Ltd on Stand 464 in Hall 3.
For fastening solutions visit YKK Intramark supplies many regimental tailors, regiments and corps of the British Army, nearly all police constabularies in the UK as well as fire and rescue services and ambulance and paramedic services. Its garment and embroidery services supply well-known businesses such as large security and corporate clothing companies as well as small local organisations, in fact any organisation that requires image and recognition. www.intramarkuk.com
Visit Intramark Ltd on Stand 28 in Hall 2.
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 YKK will promote products specifically developed for the PPE industry. The company’s flame retardant Vislon® zipper with Lenzing FR® tape is an essential accessory for EN ISO 11612 certified protective clothing, while the waterproof Aquaseal® zipper is suitable for SOLAS/MED approved applications.
Life vest solution Uniquely developed as a safety opening system for inflatable life vests, the Quickburst® zipper is an EN ISO 12402-7 certified component for inflation systems. 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 YKK (UK) Ltd on Stand 467 in Hall 3.
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RPE and PPE for first responders
Scott Safety’s First Responder Respirator (FRR) is designed for use by first responders to CBRN incidents.
Scott Safety, a specialist in respiratory and personal protective equipment (PPE) for fire, rescue and other industrial sectors across the globe, will be showcasing its new first responder respirator (FRR), police bump cap variants and its popular Eagle Attack thermal imaging camera at the show. Based on the design of company’s General Service Respirator (GSR) for the military, currently used by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Scott Safety’s First Responder Respirator (FRR) is designed for use by first responders to CBRN incidents. Providing protection against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats, the FRR is compatible with conventional round filters with a Din 40 thread, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and compressed air airline breathing systems.
The new First Base 3 police bump cap range is a modern alternative to the police custodian or traffic officer hats and consists of three different styles for search, firearms and road policing. Each design incorporates baseball style bump protection that is designed to provide protection against lacerations and other superficial head injuries. The Eagle Attack thermal imaging camera delivers all the performance, quality and durability that firefighters demand. Its high resolution design provides users with great image quality and functionality not normally available in lightweight imagers. Developed for on-the-job reliability, durability and ease-of-use, the Eagle Attack imager is one of the lightest and most portable imagers in the industry. www.scottsafety.com
Visit Scott Safety on Stand 101 in Hall 2.
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Prescription safety eyewear solutions
With a pedigree of more than 20 years, there are few surprises in store for specialist prescription safety eyewear manufacturer, Focus RX. But the company might just be able to surprise customers needing prescription safety with an excellent quality product and swift delivery. An experienced specialist optical team undertakes in-house optical manufacturing to British and European Standards ISO EN 90012008 and BS EN 166. This means the company is not bound by restrictions often experienced by those using external glazing laboratories, where a prescription outside (+/-) 6 dioptres can lead to unacceptable delays. Often Focus RX is able to carry out a final
quality check and despatch orders within 48 hours of receipt. In addition, the company enjoys working with clients to find a solution to specific environment or industry sector problems encountered. One such example is the optical adaptor, which has been developed to fit inside a full-face visor. The optical adapter works particularly well for the fire and rescue service. This, together with the newly branded FocuxRX range of prescription safety and fashion eyewear can be viewed at The Emergency Services Show. www.focus-rx.com
Visit Focus RX, the new brand name for OTL, on Stand 462 in Hall 3.
The optical adaptor, which has been developed to fit inside a full-face visor.
Boots – why not repair, rather than replace? Eagle has public safety in hand
Following the success of 2011, the Boot Repair Company will again be exhibiting at The Emergency Services Show, in November. Since last year much work and testing has been carried out to find the perfect solution to the repairing of fire and police boots. After extreme testing in-house the repaired boots have been sent off to SATRA where they passed on the first attempt ensuring EN105090 compliance. A new website (www.emergencyservicesbootrepairs.co.uk) has been set up so that all officers can order a comprehensive boot repair online without fuss. Simply fill in the online form and your boots will
be collected by the company’s carriers DPD, repaired and returned. Larger organisations are already realising the huge savings that can be made by repairing an officer’s boots rather than replacing them. Simply contact the Boot Repair Company and collections of larger quantities will be arranged and the boots will normally be repaired and delivered back within seven days. All boots are guaranteed to be repaired to the highest standard ensuring everyone wins: the officer keeps his favourite ‘broken in’ boots; the organisation saves significant funds on new boot purchases; and far fewer old boots go to landfill.
Eagle Technical Products Ltd will be exhibiting its full range of fire fighting hoods and flame retardant underwear designed to the latest European standards. Included will be a new single layer fire fighting hood tested to EN13911. In addition the company will be showing its new range of fire fighting gloves, Fire-pro 11, and technical rescue glove, Safecut 11. Eagle’s latest woven fire fighting glove, Fire Shark, will also be launched at The Emergency Services Show. A full list of PPE accessories will also be on display as will the company’s latest fire boot range with pull on and lace up options, plus technical rescue/wildland clothing. Also launched at this exhibition will be a new concept in fire fighting suits using a new outer shell fabric, which can withstand molten metal splash and sparks from grinding/cutting. The product has also been tested to the latest EN469 Standard. The outer shell fabric has also been designed to ensure no liquids or water can penetrate the outer layer.
www.emergencyservicesbootrepairs.co.uk
www.eagletechnicalproducts.com
Visit Boot Repair Company Ltd on Stand 440 in Hall 3.
Visit Eagle Technical Products Ltd on Stand 430 in Hall 3.
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Body worn video camera solutions
Filter technologies for CBRN protection
Pinnacle Response Ltd is the exclusive UK distributor of Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP) products and the UK market leader for the supply of complete body worn video camera solutions. ASP is world renowned for manufacturing products of exceptional quality. Pinnacle Response supplies the full range of ASP batons, handcuffs and restraints, torches, training weapons and accessories to over 80 percent of UK police forces. The PRO 2 UK body worn video camera system provided by Pinnacle Response offers an unrivalled compact, practical solution for UK police and emergency services personnel. It is currently the camera of choice for over 50 police and local government authorities. Visit Stand 96 to see demonstrations of Pinnacle’s exciting new range of ASP torches and the company’s market-leading body camera.
Competition time This year Pinnacle will be offering visitors the chance to win three USB rechargeable Sapphire lights on each day of the show. Simply come along to Stand 96 and leave your business card – the six winners will be notified after the show closes. www.pinnacleresponse.com
Visit Pinnacle Response Ltd on Stand 96 in Hall 2.
Lighter garments with increased protection
The core business of Bluecher Group is the development and production of high-efficiency filter technologies predominantly based upon spherical, high-performance, synthetic carbons, which outperform traditional activated carbons. Bluecher filter technologies are used wherever undesirable or even hazardous pollution has to be eliminated. The range is varied, from odour adsorption, gas and liquid filtration (including water to hyper-purity levels) right through to personal protection against chemical and biological toxins. Research, development and innovation have made Bluecher a world market leader for CBRN protection. Over 10 million of Bluecher’s SARATOGA® brand protective suits and systems in over 40 countries speak for themselves. For even the most demanding tasks users, including OPCW inspectors, who are confronted with real CBRN hazards every day, rely on Bluecher SARATOGA® technologies. Today’s SARATOGA® systems include not only CBRN but also ballistic protection and signature management as well as protection against foul weather, fire and cold. Comfort is also taken seriously. Integrated ventilation systems for cooling and moisture management with designed-in weight minimisation reduce the physical strain and ensure adequate mobility. Moreover, the SARATOGA® protective suits can be put on quickly and easily. www.bluecher.com
Visit Bluecher UK Ltd on Stand 38 in Hall 2.
Recognised internationally for its product innovation and world-class design and manufacturing quality, Bristol is a major global supplier of firefighter PPE in the UK and in over 110 countries, across five continents. In the UK, Bristol holds the contract to supply PPE through the Integrated Clothing Project (ICP) along with a number of the country’s largest fire and rescue services, including London Fire Brigade and West Midlands Fire Service. Internationally, a network of specialist distributors in over 70 countries provides market development and customer service to Bristol’s customers. A leading PPE supplier across the emergency services, Bristol pioneered the introduction of lighter weight firefighter garments and, recently, introduced its class leading design concept,
XFlex™. A new range of XFlex™ structural and RescueFlex™ USAR PPE now provides protection levels to the highest European Standards. All garments share an unparalleled level of specification flexibility and wearer comfort. As part of its commitment to enhancing customer ownership satisfaction, Bristol’s in-house managed care services ensure PPE lifetime operational integrity through its Purchase (PMS) or Fully Managed Services (FMS). Remote access to management tools, including online tracking, stock management and wardrobe management, combine to provide users with a fully integrated suite of control and monitoring tools. www.bristoluniforms.com
Visit Bristol Uniforms Ltd on Stand 3 in Hall 2.
Safety is paramount to Páramo You and your team’s safety and effectiveness are paramount. Team safety relies on good decisionmaking; cold, wet team members often make poor decisions and can’t function at their best. Fatigue hits faster when you are cold and wet, with reduced comfort levels. Páramo, says the company, keeps you drier and more comfortable than traditional waterproofs – removing moisture from the clothing system far more effectively, in all conditions. The Páramo system offers more flexibility, ensuring greater comfort. It helps you concentrate on getting the job done safely without having to worry about adverse weather. Páramo waterproofing is indefinitely renewable, with Nikwax aftercare offering greater long-term value than traditional systems. Páramo is highly durable and, in addition, easy to repair in the field. What’s more, its waterproofs won’t fail when punctured. Even in the harshest
conditions, the Páramo system can still recover and dry you out. With feedback from mountain and rescue professionals, Páramo has developed a clothing system that works – and wins awards! www.paramo.co.uk
Visit Páramo Ltd on Stand 121 in Hall 2.
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PPE tailored to your needs Wm Sugden & Sons incorporating ThreadNeedle, established in 1869, brings together over 140 years of experience with the latest solutions tailored to your needs. The company will be attending the show to support its existing customers, to introduce potential clients to its sales team and to demonstrate its capabilities in offering a variety of services, ranging from small orders to a fully managed service. Wm Sugdens is very proud to have been the first company to introduce the managed service system into the UK and the first to introduce website ordering systems into fire and rescue services. Wm Sugdens is innovative in design, technology and systems, working closely with clients to find the right clothing solutions. Understanding the role that a garment plays and the environment in which it is used, enables the company to design and develop its products to meet and exceed its customers’ expectations. The company’s latest projects include designing specific safety footwear, high-tech jackets, high-
wicking polo shirts in various compositions and many other items, including PPE and accessories. www.wm-sugden.co.uk
Visit Wm Sugden & Sons Ltd on Stand 456 in Hall 3.
Single source for safety at ESS2012
Recognising that the safety of those in the emergency services is as important as the safety of any other worker, Arco brings its safety expertise to The Emergency Services Show for the first time. Arco will be exhibiting a selected range of personal protective equipment and workwear suitable for the emergency services in Hall 3, Stand 420. The conscious decision to extend the company’s expertise into this critical sector comes from over 25 years’ experience providing expert advice and protective equipment to sectors such as oil and gas, construction, manufacturing and transport. Arco will be displaying its Microchem 3000 PAPR suit, a fully encapsulated coverall offering complete barrier protection against infective agents and radioactive particles. The liquid-tight chemical suits have been designed for use in combination
with Sundström PAPR fan units and filters and offer the wearer flexibility and freedom of movement when working. With foot protection and support an essential requirement for those in professions such as the police and search and rescue, a flexible, lightweight and durable boot is indispensable. Unique to Arco is the Bates Boot, featuring the Bates Individual Comfort System that allows the wearer to adjust comfort levels for different surfaces. The new Neoprene glove range, providing cut and chemical protection, will also be on display plus a variety of Sensear hearing protection products. www.arco.co.uk
Visit Arco Ltd on Stand 420 in Hall 3.
Active hearing protection Established for over 40 years, GMK is a leading supplier of PPE equipment to the emergency service community. The company is a 3M Peltor’s Platinum partner for this market and specialises in the supply of Peltor active hearing protection. Communication solutions, close communication with the end user and understanding customer needs are just some of GMK’s strengths. The organisation’s ever-increasing product portfolio also covers tactical lighting, ballistic eye protection and a full range of ballistic protection. www.gmktp.co.uk
Show debuts for FlamePro suits
FlamePro will be showing some new designs and materials at The Emergency Services Show this year, including the fire suit designed specifically for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, which has been made using the new TenCate Tecasystem™ Millenia 450 system. The PBO fibre used in the outer shell makes this super lightweight system a direct competitor to other market leaders. A Hi-Viz yellow wildland coverall will also be shown, using the new TenCate fabric, XL9700. At the other end of the range a new combi jacket and salopettes will be shown in red Kermel A90. Two other new products making their first appearance are the air ambulance version of the USAR Full Option suit in Hi-Viz red Kermel, and a fire fighting coverall in orange Kermel A90, designed specifically for the offshore/marine market. In addition to these new products FlamePro will be showing its full range of fire fighting, waterproof breathable and fire resistant garments. These include the popular brigade navy 660/650 tunic and trousers, the Kermel A90 wildland suit in coverall and twopiece versions, the high volume pumping, rope rescue and RTC suits and the Cork blouson jacket. Holik gloves, Gallet helmets, TuffKing, Goliath and Jolly boots and FlamePro’s own flash hood will also be on display. www.flame-pro.com
Visit Flamepro (UK) Ltd on Stand 187 in Hall 2.
Visit GMK Tactical Products on Stand 453 in Hall 3.
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Lighter, more durable gear
Hands up – who wants to see next year’s gloves?
ROSTAING is a wholly owned family company, producing high quality and performance gloves to meet customers’ needs and expectations. The company has eight production centres, 750 personnel and manufactures 10 million pairs of gloves each year. At the cutting edge of the latest technology, ROSTAING gloves meet the increasingly demanding standards for firefighters’ safety. All models have been specially designed to ensure they meet the specific requirements of every possible mission, fire fighting, searches, rescue and clearing. At ESS2012, ROSTAING will be showing an exclusively new range of fire fighting gloves for 2013. www.rostaing.com
Visit Rostaing SA on Stand 436 in Hall 3.
High performance moisture barriers Established in Granby, Canada, in 1930, Stedfast Inc is a world leader in creating value added barrier textile solutions for the particular needs of the medical, industrial, military and protective clothing markets applications, including fire and rescue services, police forces, emergency medical services and chemical biological resistant textiles, to name but a few. The company produces a range of fire and rescue service materials, including the STEDAIR GOLD and STEDAIR 3000E moisture barriers that meet and exceed current industry standards, such as EN 469, NFPA 1971, and AS/NZS 4967-2009, and are blood borne and viral resistant, as well as resistant to common chemicals. The STEDAIR moisture barrier, which meets EN 469, incorporates an enhanced bi-component membrane of expanded PTFE matrix into which is impregnated a continuous hydrophilic and oliophobic coating, which provides improved seam tape stability durability. Stedfast Inc has multiple coating and lamination facilities in Granby and in Ivyland, Pennsylvania, while its R&D and QC labs are equipped with the latest testing technologies and equipment. www.stedfast.com
Visit Stedfast Inc on Stand 179 in Hall 2.
Safety Components is proud to introduce the next generation in a stellar history of PBI outer shell fabrics – PBI Max™. The PBI Max patent pending design will not break open and offers firefighters the best combination of thermal protection, the strongest outer shell fabric in the world, and the most flexible and comfortable outer shell fabric the fire and rescue service has ever seen. Constructed with PBI Dominant spun yarns and 30 percent 400 denier DuPont Kevlar filament (three times more DuPont Kevlar filament ripstopping power than competitive PBI outer shells). The powerful combination of this design increases PBI Max’s tear resistance beyond historic comprehension; over four times greater tear strength than competitive PBI fabrics. PBI Max outer shell offers maximum durability against the hazards firefighters see day in and day out (radiant heat, laundering, ultraviolet light). Safety Components’ patented DuPont Teflon F-PPE finish delivers the world’s best durable water repellent finish for drier, lighter, more durable gear. www.safetycomponents.com
Visit Safety Components on Stand 179 in Hall 2.
Recognised expertise DuPont, presenting its latest solutions on Stand 113, is renowned for its Nomex® fibre, which, due to its unique combination of flame protection and durability, is worn by firefighters across the UK and around the world, including the London Fire Brigade. Not limited to firefighter protection, Nomex® fibres have been incorporated into protective garments for police, military and search and rescue teams, plus a wide variety of industrial applications where heat and flame is a risk. At The Emergency Services Show DuPont will be displaying some of the innovative garments manufactured by Bristol Uniforms using the unique Nomex® fibre. In addition to its offering for the fire and rescue sector, DuPont will also be displaying Tyvek® Classic Xpert, the latest innovation in protective coveralls in the Type 5/6 category,
offering a superior level of liquid and particulate protection. It is lightweight and durable, and it incorporates innovative design features that ensure an exceptional level of wearer and process protection. www.fire-fighters.nomex.eu www.dpp-europe.com/TyvekClassicXpert
Visit DuPont Personal Protection on Stand 113 in Hall 2.
Complete clothing solutions Sioen Industries is Europe’s largest manufacturer of weatherproof and multi-functional garments. Sioen is unique in that it is vertically integrated, supplying garments made from its own fabrics, in its own factories. This enables it to have full control on the quality of the end product, ensuring greatest durability and best full-life costings. The company’s range of products is vast, with over 1.3 million garments stocked in its European distribution depot in Belgium. Sioen has a vast industrial range of rainwear, hi-vis, chemical, agricultural and food industry clothing available from stock. It also offers bespoke manufacture for the emergency services sector, supplying operations tops, fleece and softshell,
waterproof, breathable and hi-vis garments for the police and ambulance sectors. This is complemented by Sioen’s niche sectors: SAT is a leading manufacturer of covert and overt body armour; SIP Protection is market leader in chain saw protection; Sio-Fire delivers fire intervention suits and station wear to most countries in Europe; and Mullion Manufacturing supplies safety at sea products, including life jackets and survival suits, to rescue services and coastguards all around the world. In all, Sioen is the complete PPE supplier to the emergency services. www.sioenapparel.com
Visit Sioen NV on Stand 94 in Hall 2.
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Comfort and protection in equal measure
PBI is one of the world’s leading inherently flame resistant and thermally stable fibres for outer shell fabric, combining flame resistance and thermal protection with the highest levels of comfort, durability and protection available today. All PBI fabrics, whether from the company’s Gold or Matrix ranges, are lighter and considerably softer than others available in the market, yet they
consistently provide more flame and heat resistance. They offer high standards of durability and will offer the same high level of protection to firefighters throughout the lifetime of their PPE. The PBI outer fabric is made up of 60 percent para-aramid fibre, which means that it is much lighter than other fabrics made from meta/para-aramid blends but even stronger and achieves a higher standard of flame resistance. PBI fabrics will not become brittle, shrink or break open when exposed to flame and high temperatures. This also means that the integrity of the internal layers of the garment is protected and the transfer of any radiant heat is slower, allowing more time for firefighters to escape to safety in a situation such as a flashover. PBI is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and maintains a manufacturing facility located in Rock Hill, South Carolina and global sales offices in Germany, Spain and the UK.
Keeping cool in an emergency Having the correct clothing is critical to ensuring the personal protection of those serving in the emergency services. Super Absorbent Fibre (SAF™) manufacturer Technical Absorbents (TAL) has been working on a new fabric technology – incorporating SAF™ – that is aimed at keeping the wearers of heavy PPE cool, even when working in the most challenging of environments. KoolSorb™ is patent-pending, and the latest fabric will be unveiled to the industry for the first time at The Emergency Services Show 2012.
www.pbiproducts.com
Visit PBI Performance Products Inc on Stand 33 in Hall 2.
Chemical protection and respiratory aids Alpha Solway Ltd is a leading independent manufacturer and supplier of specialist chemical and protective clothing and respiratory products. The company is delighted to be exhibiting again at The Emergency Services Show. Alpha Solway’s PPE solutions include: the alpha S respirator, specifically designed to fit the smaller face and thus achieving better results when fit testing; the highly successful alphamesh and 3000 Series; and the company’s successful Disposable Clothing range, alphachem, which includes alphachem X500, a Gas Tight Suit (Full Encapsulation – Type 1A) suitable for use with SCBA and particularly suitable for emergency response. New items on display this year will also include the company’s range of Techniche thermal products, TECHKEWL™, HYPERKEWL™ and TEHRMAFUR™, for which Alpha Solway has exclusive UK and Ireland Industrial Distribution rights. These high quality garments and accessories are specifically designed to improve both physical
The company also offers a wide variety of respiratory solutions, from the self-contained BA with telemetry capabilities, to the air purifying respirators with CBRN filters, including some escape devices to evacuate safely victims that may have been trapped in fires. Portable gas detection products, whether single gas or multi-gas, enable a safe progression on fire scenes, featuring the Altair 4X with the revolutionary MSA Xcell sensors. More than ever before, MSA is, it says, the most reliable partner to ensure the safety of emergency service personnel in their daily missions to protect people.
KoolSAF™ (the product brand of SAF™ aimed specifically at the coolant apparel market) is the basis for functional and durable fabrics that offer significant advancements in reducing wearer heatstress and fatigue – while providing increased comfort and performance capabilities. KoolSorb™ is one example of this, and initial prototype tabards have already been trialled by Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue. TAL Business Development Manager Dave Hill said, “The challenge of creating coolant undergarments that don’t rely on evaporation to activate the cooling process has been tough. The end results though have been received extremely positive and we are moving towards final fabric production. “KoolSorb™ stimulates the dissipation of heat and moisture through the rapid absorption and containment of body sweat. The material in touch with the skin remains relatively dry and conducts heat away from the hot areas of the body. This results in a cooling effect of up to 6°C for the wearer – directly reducing the risk of heat stress. Garments made using this technology can also be laundered multiple times, which is an important factor. “We are looking to bring to The Emergency Services Show a range of prototype garments to demonstrate what is possible, eg undergarments for the torso and head, that can all be worn under existing outer PPE.”
www.msasafety.com
www.techabsorbents.com
Visit MSA (Britain) Ltd on Stand 157 in Hall 2.
Visit Technical Absorbents on Stand 311 in Hall 1.
and mental performance in both warm and cold conditions and include a variety of vests and accessories, including hats, neckbands, helmet inserts, and much more. The addition of these new products further enhances Alpha Solway’s ability to combat the requirements of the most demanding conditions and working environments, while also increasing wearer comfort. www.alphasolway.com
Visit Alpha Solway on Stand 161 in Hall 2.
Protecting the public’s protectors MSA, a world leader in safety products, offers a comprehensive range of safety products for emergency service personnel, to provide them with the optimal level of protection during their various operations. MSA will be presenting its latest model of F1 helmet, which has been protecting firefighters around the world for over 25 years, as well as the versatile high comfort F2 X-TREM helmet, a leader in search and rescue and wildland fire fighting. Various accessories, including hi-visibility and lighting products, complete the range. For police and law enforcement personnel, MSA offers a range of law enforcement helmets, with and without ballistic protection.
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Prioritising safety – just as you do
ISG Infrasys is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of fire fighting and search and rescue thermal imaging cameras. ISG’s own specialist development team designs each of the company’s innovative products, meaning every one of its thermal imagers has been designed specifically for its intended application. The E380 is the company’s latest thermal imager, which uses its new and exclusive SIGMA engine technology to enable you to see more scene information than ever before. 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.
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Battery-powered rescue tools ... and more!
Weber Rescue's new E-Force range will be on display at ESS 2012.
The team from Weber Rescue UK always looks forward to exhibiting at The Emergency Services Show each year and 2012 is no exception. The show gives the company the opportunity to catch up with old customers and meet the new and of course demonstrate why Weber Rescue UK, and its equipment, has such a prevalent position within the fire and rescue market. The emphasis this year will be on the new E-Force Lithium Ion battery-operated rescue
www.weberrescueuk.com
Visit Weber Rescue UK Ltd on Stand 140 in Hall 2.
Mammut – new exhibitor, new kit Established in Switzerland, in 1862, Mammut began life as a rope manufacturer. Over 150 years later, the company has grown to become one of the world’s leading producers of outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment. Mammut combines innovative designs with the latest fabrics to create high quality products that keep users warm, dry and safe. Exhibiting at The Emergency Services Show for the first time, Mammut will showcase a selection of clothing, footwear and equipment – all
The E380 is the latest thermal imager from ISG Infrasys.
equipment, with all the power and performance of conventional hydraulic rescue tools and the benefit provided from battery-operated ‘freedom’, the new E-Force tools from the Weber Rescue Team are undoubtedly the future of extrication. With a complete range of cutters, spreaders, rams and combi tools available, visitors are invited to come and take a closer look and see why these new tools are here to stay. Also on display will be the highly successful TeamGold cutters from the Weber stable. The UK fire and rescue services know only too well the benefits of these cutters, which are fitted with Weber Rescue’s unique Gold High Strength Inserts within the blade arrangement. The team is looking forward to discussing customer requirements and highlighting the solutions available to them.
designed to cope with the harshest conditions. A full range of Mammut hardware, including dynamic and static ropes, harnesses, helmets and hardware, will also be on display. New for Spring 2013 is the RescYou, which has been developed both for both self and casualty rescue. Where time is of the essence, it can be deployed from a harness quickly and easily and once attached it is simple and intuitive to use. The RescYou replaces the need to set up complex pulleys and for complicated rescues. www.mammut.ch
Visit Mammut UK Ltd on Stand 125 in Hall 2.
This superior product houses a number of unique and exclusive features, including the latest Hot Spot Tracker and Intelligent Focus. In addition, the E380’s lightweight, ruggedised design is also compatible with the new TAC-Grip accessory, which enables you to enhance your E380 with Laser Assist and Video Capture. ISG Infrasys knows that 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. www.isgfire.co.uk
Visit ISG Infrasys on Stand 52 in Hall 2.
The RescYou, developed both for both self and casualty rescue.
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Fire fighting equipment specialist provides a complete solution Firemain is the UK’s leading independent provider of fire fighting foam, large volume portable pumps, foam monitors, hose and foam proportioning equipment. The company has a dedicated team, which offers a complete range of fire fighting equipment and the largest range of foam concentrates available in the UK. With almost 25 years in providing high hazard fire fighting solutions to industry, from large fuel storage tanks to aircraft hangars, Firemain is confident in its products and performance. The company prides itself on its complete solution, from design advice, supply, commissioning and after sales maintenance, Firemain wants to be involved closely with its customers to provide the support it feels its customers deserve. It offers a custom design service and can supply customised foam suppression systems, fabricated and tested in house. Customer focused Firemain is dedicated to you, its customers, and wishes to support you now and long into the future. The company understands the huge costs associated with major fires and offers to assist with your risk assessments providing guidance and advice. The company’s long-standing partners include: Williams Fire & Hazard Control, Ansul, FireDos and Tyco. www.firemain.com
Visit Firemain Engineering Ltd on Stand 248 in Hall 1.
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Innovation through Cutting edge fire extinguisher coldcut™ cobra cutting extinguisher from a ‘family of brands’ The Cold Cut Systems is a tool that combines safety and efficiency with minimal environmental impact during fire fighting. The coldcut™ cobra has been proven in the field and there are well over 1000 incident reports documenting its capabilities. The system was developed jointly in Sweden between Cold Cut Systems AB and the concerned Swedish authorities. The cutting extinguisher technique consists of a mixture of water and cutting agent being ejected through a special nozzle on a lance at high pressure (>250 bar) to cut very quickly through all known building and construction materials. The method enables the safe combating of fire and fire gases from the outside of the fire location. Because the penetration hole is so small no oxygen is admitted to the fire, which significantly boosts the fire fighting effect in the area. The coldcut™ cobra is built on modules and can
easily be integrated into old or new fire appliances of various sizes. It can be used on most land, sea and air-based carriers to a rescue scene. Applications include refineries, oilrigs, the processing industry, coal mines, power plants, airports and maritime use. www.coldcutsystems.com
Visit Cold Cut Systems AB on Stand 255 in Hall 1.
Fischer Panda stand to generate interest
Supply+ is a UK manufacturer and supplier of safety and security equipment, based in Cambridge. The company’s brands are entirely manufactured in the UK to exacting standards. Although the company’s identity has changed, its commitment to manufacturing specialised equipment under its banner ‘family of brands’, remains the same. AS Fire & Safety, Bayley and Collins Youldon continue to supply its diverse international customer base, ensuring that while Supply+ may continue to evolve as a company, its focus on putting safety at the heart of everything it does remains the same. AS Fire & Safety manufactures a range of specialist ladders, gantry systems, roller shutters and storage systems used by fire, police and military services around the globe. Bayley Ladders is a leading manufacturer of a range of specialist ladders and access systems used by emergency and military services across many world markets. Collins Youldon has led the market in the manufacture of hose reels for fire fighting and domestic fuel delivery applications for many years. It also produces a wide range of complementary products to supplement its core offerings. Supply+ continues to provide innovation to a safety critical environment with its products while aiming for high levels of customer satisfaction. www.supplyplus.com
Visit Supply+ Limited on Stand 350 in Hall 1.
Fischer Panda brings a world of difference to generator design and manufacture. With more than 25 years of expertise, the company knows you need reliable generator power that is clean and quiet – yet as small and lightweight as possible. These design principles hold across the equipment range with outputs from 4-130kW in pure sine AC or DC voltages and with a choice of conventional fixed speed models or the iSeries variable speed where the engine rpm changes to suit demand – saving around 25 percent on fuel. The iSeries is especially noted for even lower weight and size, releasing valuable payload back to the operator. Fischer Panda offers the most technologically advanced power systems to a global market with back-up to match. Reliabilty, low operating noise, compact size and weight are all factors built-in to bring you the power you need, wherever you are.
System design integration of the on board power is enhanced by the Fischer Panda accessories available, including Mastervolt power electronics and the company’s C³-Cockpit Control, a centralised instrument, switching and status command hub. Fischer Panda’s technical team will be available at the show to discuss your individual needs. www.fischerpanda.co.uk
Visit Fischer Panda UK Ltd on Stand 304 in Hall 1.
The reel deal Reelcare Ltd specialises in the supply and specification of hose reels for a wide range of industries, including the fire fighting and emergency services industries. As well as manufacturing a range of fire fighting reels the company has also developed partnerships with the world’s leading manufacturers of durable, high quality and technically advanced hose reeling products. At this year’s Emergency Services Show, Reelcare will be exhibiting products that encompass its full range of reels for all areas of industry. The company will be showing a range of spring-driven, manual and motor-driven hose reels in UPVC powder-coated steel and stainless steel materials for a variety of applications. Reelcare supplies reels for a variety of applications, such as air, water, oil, grease fuel and gases. The company also offers and supplies bespoke solutions for specialist applications, such as emergency service vehicles, military vehicles,
ground support for aviation and offshore industries. Reelcare is dedicated to providing its customers with the best possible hose and cable handling products and services available in the industry today. www.reelcareuk.com
Visit Reelcare Ltd on Stand 84 in Hall 2.
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Safety and security assured
The Emergency Traffic Signalling Device.
Sea & Sea Limited, established in 1979, is one of the oldest and largest independent distributors of sports diving and underwater photographic equipment in Europe, offering an extensive range of exclusive, high quality branded names. Subsequently, in recent years, the company has responded to the demand from the military, emergency services and public utilities to provide a range of waterproof ATEX-approved torches, safety and security equipment. Sea & Sea Ltd, a company with ISO 9001:2008 certification, prides itself on supplying its customers not only with some of the finest equipment available, but also with an excellent after sales service as well. It is the sole UK distributor of Lumenyte Security Systems and successfully supplied the under vehicle security mirror systems during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Positive interest has also been shown in the company’s Emergency Traffic Signalling Device. Christopher Watkins has recently joined Sea & Sea Ltd as its industrial sales representative. He is looking forward to meeting existing customers, as well as assisting the team in presenting to visitors to The Emergency Services Show 2012, the extensive selection of products Sea & Sea has to offer. www.sea-sea.com
Visit Sea & Sea Ltd on Stand 51 in Hall 2.
Professional equipment bags A leading European industrial designer and manufacturer of a complete range of professional luggage, Top Baggage International (TBI) has been developing solutions for emergency institutions, rescue teams and fire and rescue services for the last 15 years. Thanks to TBI’s experience in dealing with the main European rescue organisations, the company can adapt its know-how to its customers’ evolving demands. At the show, TBI will introduce its Lug Europa brand, a complete range of equipment bags, medical and oxygen backpacks and fire caring solutions. All TBI’s products answer the European rescue institutions’ demands in terms of transport, protection in the best conditions of security and ergonomics. The company’s commercial team is looking forward to discussing your requirements at the show. www.lugeuropa.com
Visit Top Baggage International on Stand 17 in Hall 2.
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Lightweight thermal imaging camera looks to Eclipse the competition The new thermal imaging camera from Bullard, the Eclipse LD, is a lightweight thermal imager weighing 910g. It features a 3.5in display, resolution up to 320 x 240 and an in-built video recorder that can record up to five hours of footage, with downloading via a USB cable, which requires no external software. Attached to a firefighter’s tunic, the Eclipse LD sits comfortably in the user’s hand and can be easily operated even when they’re wearing gloves. Eclipse LD records temperatures of up to 632°C and displays this figure both numerically and as a moving bar. Different heat levels are shown as yellow (temperatures >250°C), orange (400-500°C) and red (>500°C). Plus there’s Bullard’s patented Electronic Thermal Throttle (ETT) for identifying hidden sources of heat. These are shown in various shades of blue, but the colours are not too intense
so that the structure of the room (walls, furniture) can still be easily recognised on the display. The result is a 3D-style image with blue highlighted heat sources that are easier to locate. www.bullard.com
Visit Bullard GmbH on Stand 7 in Hall 2.
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Powerflow portable pumps – big on performance, small in size Godiva takes pride in listening to its customers and putting them at the heart of what the company does. As a leading independent supplier of fire pumps, Godiva is passionate about producing innovative high quality pump solutions for the fire fighting industry. The new Powerflow 12/10 and 17/10 portable ranges have been designed to deliver an unrivalled power to weight ratio. On average 30 percent smaller in cubic volume than leading comparable products, the 12/10 and 17/10 are small enough to stow easily in a side locker. Rated at 1700l/min at 10bar, and capable of flowing up to 2450l/min, the 17/10 uses the highly efficient, but lightweight, Weber MPE 850 engine to provide 56kW of power. Standard user-friendly features are fast exhaust gas priming, twin discharge valves, a strong robust stainless steel frame, highly accessible controls and instruments including fuel level gauge and hours run counter, ignition/battery charge warning light, engine oil
and coolant warning lights, pump compound gauge and delivery gauge. Optional features are a wheel assembly, detachable floodlight and a separate 18-litre fuel tank. The water-cooled engine is electronically controlled to give the optimum performance and will run for an hour at the rated performance on one tank of fuel. The Powerflow 12/10 shares the same engine/pump configuration as the 17/10 and offers 1200l/min at 10bar performance. Both pumps fully conform to the latest standards – EN1028, EN14466 – and CE safety standards and are ideal for a range of applications – frontline fire fighting, relay pumping or de-flooding operations.
Complete solutions for resilience
As a UK manufacturer of decontamination equipment, PPE and accessories, Versar PPS has provided complete solutions for the 2012 Olympic Resilience teams across central London, south east and south west hospitals.
www.idexcorp.com
Visit Godiva on Stand 1 in Hall 2.
Managing chemical risk with care Over the last 39 years, as the United Kingdom’s National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC) has developed an in-depth knowledge of the global chemical marketplace and its interactions with stakeholders. The centre’s knowledge and expertise place it in a unique position to understand and support the context in which its customers manage chemical risk. NCEC’s regulatory insight and international networks inform the organisation’s complete global regulatory compliance portfolio. Reaction to the unprecedented change to the rules of chemical hazard communication is helped by NCEC’s excellence in SDS authoring and management services – with its global knowledge base enabling its customers to communicate accurate and compliant information to downstream users. The centre’s cutting-edge SDS software and services form a ‘one stop shop’ for compliance. NCEC’s experience in chemical safety, regulation and responsible care allows the organisation to develop extensive expertise in planning and preparedness, helping its customers handle chemicals safely and be prepared for the worst. When accidents do happen, NCEC’s global 24/7 emergency response helpline and chemical hazard software are at the heart of its offering and bring the pedigree and proven results to secure its claim to excellence.
The company’s solution features: design and manufacture in the UK; second generation of decontamination equipment, including improved design elements; spares and support provided from the UK, allowing rapid response; standard and custom versions developed with the customer, as seen with a unit attached directly to police vehicles; and training packages for users. In its 67-year history, Versar PPS has also continued research and development on its PPE programme. Since the launch of the PPS OneSuit in 2010, this gas tight suit is starting to prove popular among the emergency services sector, with trials being held at several large fire brigades. The PPS OneSuit offers ultra high performance resisting vapours, liquids and warfare agents. Tested to EN943-1, EN943-2, NFPA1991 and NFPA1994 Class 2 – the gas tight suit uses CoreTech pro fluoropolymer barrier membrane and is offered with various accessories. These products will all be on display at The Emergency Services Show 2012, along with many other novel product lines.
http://the-ncec.com
www.ppsgb.com
Visit NCEC on Stand E48 in Hall 3.
Visit Versar PPS on Stand 59 in Hall 2.
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See the latest kit from Vimpex This year’s show sees Vimpex really coming of age with a host of new products and new staff members. Joining the established mix of products from the company’s PPE, technical rescue and masts and lighting ranges are TNT hydraulic rescue tools, which will complement the Ogura tools marketed in Europe by Vimpex since 2000. TNT is enjoying a growing market share in the US, where the combination of quality, power and lifetime warranty has attracted customers such as the New York Fire Department. Visitors to the stand will also witness the ISG 380 thermal image (TI) camera. As the UK distributor for ISG, Vimpex is delighted to be working with the world-leading TI camera manufacturer. Visit Stand 80 to see the unique features ISG cameras offer and to understand why
IC Brindle & Co Ltd believes its products speak for themselves, so the company’s stand at this year’s Emergency Services Show will actually comprise the smallest (4m x 5m) of its fast inflation shelters. Visitors will therefore be able to assure themselves of the shelter’s quality and robustness. The shelter’s size will easily enable the team to display a selection of other water/land rescue equipment supplied by IC Brindle, including: SB Rescue Slings – for water casualty recovery; forensic body recovery systems; jump cushions; and rescue boats. Established since 1994, IC Brindle’s customer base spans a wide range of rescue and recovery services, including: ambulance services, air crash investigators, airport operators, civil defence units, mountain rescue teams, power distribution companies, fire and rescue services, police services, security companies and the military, as well as commercial operators throughout the world. What’s more, IC Brindle’s ‘stand’ packs away easily into the boot of the average saloon car – so the company won’t need to hire a truck to deliver it to Stoneleigh Park! www.brindle.uk.com
Visit IC Brindle & Co Ltd on Stand 302 in Hall 1.
its TI camera is fast becoming the benchmark for thermal imaging. www.rescue-tools.co.uk
Visit Vimpex Ltd on Stand 80 in Hall 2.
Helping you to manage HazMat including calibration and repair services, is available, and a radiation dosimetry service includes emergency response (immediate analysis and whole body monitoring). The service includes post incident and operational support, including decontamination and remediation techniques, and HazMat containment. Nuvia is one of the UK’s leading providers of radiation protection advice, operational support and radiation safety training services, with clients ranging from large nuclear establishments and government agencies to small commercial users. Radiation protection On call 24/7, the company’s Radiation Protection Advisers (RPAs) help you to maintain a safe working environment and optimise demonstrable compliance. The RPA service is tailored to individual clients based on their operational need and the hazards involved. Incident response teams include RPAs and experienced health physics monitoring staff as required. A wide range of radiation monitoring equipment,
Radiation safety training All of the company’s trainers are certified RPAs and its delegates include fire and rescue services, police forces and government agencies. Nuvia offers cost effective and bespoke training with practical simulation exercises at customers’ premises or its own UK locations. The courses include: basic radiation protection; Radiation Protection Supervisor; senior officer/incident manager training; and CBRN/HazMat incident response. The company’s popular online basic radiation protection course allows 24/7 access to training material. www.nuvia.co.uk
Visit Nuvia Limited on Stand 554 in Hall 3.
Angus promotes Emergency Foam Service Angus Fire is one of the world’s leading suppliers of fire fighting equipment for professional firefighters, including hose, foam, pumps and waterway equipment. The company is a member of FIRESA and a partner organisation of FSF
Angus Firefighters prepare to deploy Duraline hose from a Cleveland Coil configuration.
(The Fire Sector Federation) and its extensive product range includes the world-renowned Duraline fire hose, which is unrivalled when deployed in the ‘Cleveland Coil’ high-rise fire fighting configuration. Angus Fire’s comprehensive range of fire fighting foams can be relied upon for outstanding performance, utilising environmentally responsible formulations, which do not compromise fire fighting performance or firefighter safety. The portable, mobile and fixed foam equipment range puts firefighter safety first and is designed to perform efficiently, safely and reliably in the most challenging situations. Angus Fire’s Emergency Foam Service is available 24/7 to deliver fire fighting foam and equipment to major fire incidents worldwide. This service can be reached on +44 (0) 15242 61166 outside normal office hours. The company is assessed by BSI to ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems and ISO 14001:2004
Environmental Management Standards. The Angus Fire UK sales team will be available on Stand 72 to discuss the latest developments in the company’s fire fighting products and environmentally-responsible foam technology. www.angusfire.co.uk
Visit Angus Fire on Stand 72 in Hall 2.
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Diverse product portfolio gives rescuers the edge when it comes to water rescue Safequip manufactures its own range of water rescue equipment and is always looking to introduce innovative products specifically developed and designed for the professional rescue market. Its products are currently used by many different agencies for swift water rescue, flood rescue and boat applications. The company’s product portfolio includes drysuits, undersuits, lifejackets, PFDs, lighting, kit bags and water rescue aids and Safequip is constantly looking for new products to give its clients the edge when it matters most. Safequip’s recently modified Rescue Pro is the ultimate technical rescue PFD for all types of water borne operations. Manufactured using a hard wearing, durable rip-stop fabric, it comes with many features and is certified to the latest ISO standard. It has one of the highest buoyancy levels compared with similar brands on the market, and
is fitted with twin removable crotch straps for added safety. At this year’s Emergency Services Show Safequip will be launching its new Nitro XT water helmet, which is certified to the latest European standard. It comes fitted with an adjustable ratchet system and is available in a range of colours including red, yellow and white, which are the three colours set out by DEFRA team typing guidelines.
Hose reels and secure vehicle stowage solutions Mecmesin Engineering Services will be demonstrating a new range of hose reels, which are designed to withstand the arduous and long-term 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.
www.safequip.co.uk
Visit Safequip on Stand 110 in Hall 2.
Innovation in respiratory protection Interspiro has over 70 years of experience as a groundbreaking innovator of respiratory protection for non-breathable environments. The company develops, manufactures and markets respiratory and auxiliary equipment for fire fighting, work in hazardous environments and professional diving. Respiratory protection from Interspiro has an outstanding reputation for reliability and performance. This is accomplished with innovative technical solutions and by applying the highest standards of quality to all parts of the value chain. Interspiro’s innovation pedigree includes many technology milestones now considered to be standard in the industry. The company provides management of through life support and cost – its Total Care contracts take the burden of maintenance away from the user and provide a simple flat fee annual spend to meet the needs of today’s emergency services. Interspiro is a supplier of respiratory protection to the Ministry of Defence, fire and rescue services, police, ambulance, HM Customs, aviation, rescue
Mecmesin fire hose reels provide outstanding performance and durability, increasing efficiency, thus saving vital time during fire fighting operations.
teams, industries, utilities, shipping and diving companies around the world. The company’s brand names include Spiromatic, Spirotroniq, QS-system, SpiroGuide, Spiroscape, Spirolite, Divator, Oxydive and IS-Mix. In addition to the breathing apparatus (SCBA/BA/SCUBA) product programmes – of Interspiro’s own design and manufacture – the product portfolio is complemented by a selection of quality trading products.
Visit Stand 387 to discover how Mecmesin’s hose reels can: save money – three-way brake mechanism and reinforced mounting plates are built-in as standard; save time – lever operated for fast, controlled rewinds, the company’s hose reels are designed specifically for ease-of-use; increase efficiency – hose reels are designed to be strong, robust and durable; and give you peace of mind – Mecmesin is a British manufacturer with over 30 years’ experience in quality control. The Mecmesin brand stands for excellence in performance, reliability and commitment to customer satisfaction.
www.interspiro.com
Visit Interspiro Ltd on Stand 29 in Hall 2.
Meet emergency planning and resilience experts NBC Group is the UK’s leading solutions provider to homeland security, emergency management and disaster recovery markets, as well as being a significant international exporter. Established in 2004, the company specialises in providing bespoke solutions to emergency services, government agencies and critical infrastructures (such as chemical, nuclear, telecoms and utility industries). Its core product range provides bespoke solutions for emergency planning and resilience, specialising in both static and mobile decontamination, as well as personal decontamination. Working closely with its customers, NBC Group offers the latest in technologies and products for emergency resilience. Both ISO 9001 and 14001 accredited, the company also holds the national framework agreement for the UK ambulance service. During The Emergency Services Show, NBC Group will display a wide range of services,
The company will also be demonstrating its range of bollards designed to ensure secure vehicle stowage.
solutions and products, including mobile decontamination shelters, inflatables and instant shelters. As official sponsor of the EPS CBRN Decontamination Workshop – Emergency Services Show, resilience specialists will be on hand to discuss any solution in which you may be interested. Alternatively, to see the solutions in action visit Stand OS16.
The company will also be demonstrating its range of bollards designed to ensure secure vehicle stowage. Rugged and impact-resistant, tough and weather resistant Mecmesin bollards provide secure, stable mounting under rough road conditions, yet allow for instant release during emergency situations.
www.nbcgroupinternational.com
www.mecmesin.com/engineering-services
Visit NBC Group on Stand OS16 in the Outside Area.
Visit Mecmesin Ltd on Stand 387 in Hall 1.
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Specialised safety and survival equipment MFC Survival Ltd is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of specialised safety and survival equipment. With over 50 years’ experience, the company is renowned for producing high quality products and supplying a worldwide customer base including emergency services, armed forces and humanitarian aid organisations. Over the years MFC Survival has built a strong reputation for high quality, durable products, including water rescue sleds in various sizes, motorised rescue sleds, recovery cradles, inflatable rapid response shelters, stretchers, inflatable rescue paths, airlift recovery systems and water storage tanks. The MFC Survival Airtrack was one of the first IRPs to be designed for and used by the fire and rescue service. Designed in the early 1980s, it was the first IRP to incorporate the familiar and unique catamaran feet, which help prevent sticking on mud and provide extra stability for rescue on ice, mud and unstable surfaces. The company’s rescue sleds are designed to give a
robust and rapid response for swiftwater and/or flood water using a BA cylinder to quickly inflate. Lightweight and portable they can be motorised, paddled, waded and tethered. The rescue sled is a flat-bottomed sled, ensuring maximum stability and an extremely shallow draft. It has a transom
onto which an outboard motor can be mounted. Robust, portable and durable the open backed sleds are ideal for transporting passengers and/or casualties. www.mfcsurvival.com
Visit MFC Survival Ltd on Stand 115 in Hall 2.
Water rescue kit for onshore and offshore use Personal radiation
Visitors to Survitec’s stand at The Emergency Services Show will be able to see a number of market leading products, including pilot and passenger survival suits for airborne rescue teams, a new Marine Equipment Directive (MED) approved fire suit, the latest high performance lifejackets and waterside rescue equipment. Survitec’s new 1000 Series helicopter aircrew pilot immersion suit is aimed at air ambulance crews and
police aviation services. Designed to deliver exceptional in-water performance and survivability, the outer shell of the suit is waterproof, breathable and inherently flame retardant, yet the garment remains easy to don and comfortable to wear. The suit complies with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) standards for manufacture and servicing. Also on show will be Survitec’s 450GN074 passenger survival suit. This product is designed to be worn over a fire fighting coverall when offshore firefighters are being transported to an emergency by helicopter. Manufactured to exacting quality standards, it is proving a popular choice with many fire and rescue services across the UK. Details will also be available on a new fire suit that complies with the MED 96/98/EC standards. Survitec’s offering is built around a structural fire suit that is approved to EN469 (2005) including A1 (2006) and AC (2006) standards. The suit carries both a CE Mark and a ‘Wheelmark’ logo to signify its suitability for both onshore and offshore use. Survitec has been supplying water rescue equipment to the fire and rescue services in England, Wales and Scotland for many years. Since 2000, the company has supplied over 85 percent of all UK fire brigades with lifejackets and a number of the company’s current lifejacket products will be available to view. There will also be a selection of ancillary rescue equipment, including rescue lines, the Pet Float and the popular Crewsaver Personal Recovery Device (CPRD). This is a flexible, ladder-style device that enables casualties, conscious or unconscious, to be retrieved from the water quickly in a horizontal position. Designed for use on fast rescue craft, the PRD FRC kit is supplied in a robust high-viz valise and is compact enough to be stowed in the craft. www.survitec-sd.com www.survitecgroup.com
Visit Survitec Group on Stand 61 in Hall 2.
monitoring device
The TRACERCO™ Personal Electronic Dosimeter (PED) has been on the market for one year and, adding to the already high levels of functionality, the product has enjoyed numerous updates and new releases, keeping it at the forefront in personal radiation monitoring. Both the software and firmware have been updated to include more functionality and, significantly, a wider range of user languages. Most recently Norwegian was added to the range available, bringing the total number of languages up to nine. An added benefit of the TRACERCO™ PED is that with each unit purchased the company also supplies DoseVision™ software at no extra charge and continues to develop new releases stimulated by customer needs. A multi-lingual version was the latest release of the software, and TRACERCO™ is already planning the release of the next version, which includes a function to e-mail your dose reports to the company’s new mobile phone app, DoseVision™ mobile. www.tracerco.com/monitors
Visit Tracerco Ltd on Stand 224 in Hall 1.
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Unwind and discover Unique leak stopping device The RuptureSeal™ system is a unique leak more about safety Draeger Safety UK Ltd will create a zone of comfort and relaxation at this year’s Emergency Services Show, where visitors are invited to unwind and discover more about the company’s impressive range of products and services for the fire and rescue and law enforcement sectors. Visitors to the stand can look forward to seeing, for the very first time, Draeger Safety UK’s new fire fighting helmet; the HPS 7000. Designed especially for the firefighter, with the emphasis placed firmly on the comfort of the wearer, high tech materials and an ergonomic design ensure the wearer optimum safety and comfort in any situation. Draeger Safety UK is committed to ensuring a safer working environment and, in light of emerging drug driving legislation in the law enforcement sector, an area of the stand will be dedicated to demonstrating the company’s drug testing equipment. As one of the UK’s leading safety specialists, Draeger Safety UK will also showcase its full product and training portfolio. The stand will include the company’s portable gas detection systems, breathing apparatus and telemetry, and new generation thermal imaging cameras, among its many other high quality products. To add to your comfort while passing through, visitors are invited to enjoy a relaxing free head massage and take the opportunity to network and unwind in the chilled seating zone and coffee bar. The Draeger Safety UK team look forward to welcoming you to the stand – sit back, relax and enjoy all that is on offer! www.draeger.com
Visit Draeger Safety UK Ltd on Stand 138 in Hall 2.
Niton was founded with the promise of providing quality, durable equipment and clothing with outstanding value and service. Seventeen years later the company is still delivering on this promise, which is why it is a market leader in the supply of law enforcement and emergency services equipment in the UK. Niton stocks over 3500 product lines, including a wide variety of tactical and uniform clothing, and equipment ranging from cuff keys to major incident packs, boots to dog leads, body armour to head cams. With its own design team, Niton can manufacture UK specific uniform to comply with UK uniform requirements. This year the company is concentrating on extending its own brand of clothing and equipment, Niton Tactical, designed by the company for the unique requirements the UK officer. Because of its reputation in the police and security industry, the company has also been given the privilege of becoming the UK distributor for brands like Safariland, Nite Redi and Fat Ivan. Visit Niton Equipment on Stand 142 in Hall 2.
ideal for emergency services, trucking, marine agencies, or any situation where rapid leak stopping to prevent environmental damage is required. www.ruptureseal.co.uk
See RuptureSeal™ on Stand 208 in Hall 1.
KTC celebrates 12 months of success
KTC Fire is a supplier of fire and rescue equipment and also offers a bespoke servicing solution for inflatables. The company will be over
12 months old by the time The Emergency Services Show arrives in November. Time certainly flies. KTC would like to thank all its customers for the support it has received during this first year. Without them, says KTC Fire, the company simply would not be here. KTC hopes that it has been able to demonstrate that the customer can still come first in these austere times. It also hopes that in its first year it has given the same high standard of support to its customers, no matter how small the problem. KTC Fire is continuing to research new products that complement its existing range and hopes to have exciting new products on show. www.ktcfire.com
Visit KTC Fire on Stand 81 in Hall 2.
Catering for emergencies
Tactical kit targets UK’s needs
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stopping device developed and currently in use in Canada. The system is a unique product to the spill response marketplace and represents a significant leap in spill control technology. The system can be deployed in seconds to contain leaks and spills in a variety of tanks and containers. Once the RuptureSeal™ is deployed, the system can remain sealed while permanent measures are taken to deal with the rupture. It is compatible for a wide range of chemicals and liquids. The hole sizes covered range from 5mm to as large as 100mm. In addition, there are several unique sized products that can provide leakstopping solutions, such as damage from forklift blades. The RuptureSeal™ system comes in a kit for use in a range of rupture sizes and shapes. They are
Short notice emergency call outs or working in remote locations is a situation that Canland UK (Hot Pack) caters for – literally. In 1995 Canland UK set out to supply self-heating meals to the
emergency services, because the company found there was a requirement for hot food at various incidents, or where personnel have to work outside for long periods. This is why the company introduced Hot Pack® and Action Pack® selfheating meals to give a hot, morale boosting meal wherever it is needed. Hot Pack® can be stored in a cool dry place, or on a vehicle for instant access. These good quality, and tasty ready to eat meals are vacuum-sealed inside soft aluminium pouches, which are sterile until opened. Shelf life is three years from production (with no refrigeration) and each pack weighs approximately 430g. Every Hot Pack contains a Canland UK developed, easy-to-use, non-magnesium flameless heater (NMFRH®), which is activated with 45ml of water. This new type of FRH is virtually odourless, containing a mixture of lime and aluminium. When water is added a reaction takes place, quickly generating heat and steam. Each Hot Pack or Action Pack is truly self-contained, with a hot meal ready in a matter of minutes and no other equipment needed. www.hotpackmeals.co.uk
Visit Canland UK (Hot Pack) Ltd on Stand 63 in Hall 2.
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Fire fighting equipment specialist
Firemain is the UK’s leading independent provider of fire fighting foam, large volume portable pumps, foam monitors, hose and foam proportioning equipment. The company has a dedicated team, which offers a complete range of fire fighting equipment and the largest range of foam concentrates available in the UK. With almost 25 years in providing high hazard fire fighting solutions to industry, from large fuel storage tanks to aircraft hangars, Firemain is confident in its products and performance. The company prides itself on its complete solution, from design advice, supply, commissioning and after sales maintenance, Firemain wants to be involved closely with its customers to provide the support it feels its customers deserve. It offers a custom design service and can supply customised foam suppression systems, fabricated and tested in house.
FIREMAIN ENGINEERING LTD Unit 6, Harrier Court, Eurolink Business Park, Lea Green, St Helens, Merseyside WA9 4YR
Tel: 01472 824310 Fax: 01744 812014 E-Mail: info@firemain.com www.firemain.com
Customer focused Firemain is dedicated to you, its customers, and wishes to support you now and long into the future. The company understands the huge costs associated with major fires and offers to assist with your risk assessments providing guidance and advice. The company’s long-standing partners include: Williams Fire & Hazard Control, Ansul, FireDos and Tyco. Visit Firemain Engineering Ltd on Stand 248 in Hall 1.
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Thomas Jacks to debut tactical gear The new QuiqLiteX hands-free light is sure to get some attention.
Olight is a professional manufacturer of quality torches. After successfully starting in the outdoor market, the company launched the M series, targeted at law enforcement and government agencies. This range was met with great success, solidifying Olight’s reputation in this market and catapulting the Olight brand to the forefront of high-end torches.
One of these ranges is the SR Intimidator series, which has created a new era for LED torches, with their super powerful output (up to 2000 lumens) similar to HIDs and unbelievable beam length (up to 720m). Rugged in design and with two different brightness levels, they are ideal for search and rescue both near and far.
Thomas Jacks Ltd will exhibit Hazard 4 progressive tactical gear for the first time at The Emergency Services Show 2012. Offering a range of unique carry options for both tactical and personal gear, Hazard 4 use only the best Cordura® materials to give you rugged, reliable and weatherproof carry gear. The company has also been appointed the exclusive UK distributor for Wiley X high velocity protection eyewear. Designed to survive the rigours of military operations, Wiley X eyewear offers stylish, tough, no compromise protection. ESS2012 will also witness the first UK showing of Energizer’s new Helmet Light 2. Based on the company’s ultra-tough, popular Helmet Light, the
new model offers improved output, switchable secondary LED colours and a flash mode (all colours) over its predecessor. The latest thermal imagers will also be on display from L-3 Warrior Systems, Guide Infrared, Pulsar and Thermoteknix. The new QuiqLiteX hands-free light is sure to get some attention. USB rechargeable, it offers up to 150lumens output, which beats many ‘tactical’ torches, yet can be worn hands-free on your uniform/clothing/kit. It offers a read/write 40 lumens output, which runs for up to 11 hours and a flash mode, which runs for up to four hours. www.thomasjacks.co.uk
Visit Thomas Jacks Ltd on Stand 16 in Hall 2.
See the World’s Largest Torch
The Baton series, new for 2012, has been designed as a high-end, multi-purpose personal torch. Light weight, hard wearing and powered by the CREE XM-L LED system, the torch features three different levels of brightness, a strobe mode and a unique lock-out, all powered by either AA or rechargeable batteries. This provides up to 750 lumens and a 260m beam. If it is just raw power that you want, then look no further than the X6 Marauder, a result of Olight’s desire to explore the limits of LED torches. Utilising six CREE XM-L LEDs, it reaches a brightness that defeats HID and other high illuminating tools. It needed a ground breaking ATM (Active Thermal Management) system to prevent overheating and protect the user. The torch is strong, light weight and powered by a separate rechargeable battery, which fits to your belt. www.deben.com
Visit Deben Group Industries on Stand 202 in Hall 1.
LED Lenser, a brand that emergency services professional trust, will be exhibiting its full product range of handheld torches and headlamps on Stand 158, including the new LED Lenser X14 (450 lumens) and LED Lenser X7R (500 lumens). Both of these torches have become firm favourites as they combine the very latest CREE™ LEDs with LED Lenser’s world-renowned German engineering. A further example of this world-class engineering will also be on display at the show in the form of the World’s Largest Torch, as ratified by Guinness World Records. Based on the LED Lenser X21 (1000 lumens), this outstanding torch is testament to LED Lenser’s ability to innovate and lead. It is roughly the size of a small Volkswagen car and can generate up to an awesome 100,000 lumens from its 19
LEDs. The World’s largest Torch is an LED Lenser and can be seen in the Outside Display Area. www.ledlenser.co.uk
Visit LED Lenser on Stand 158 in Hall 2 and on Stand OS19 in the Outside Area.
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COAST LED comes to UK market COAST, one of the leading LED torch brands in the US, is now available in the UK and Ireland for the first time, from BBB Investments Ltd. COAST is based in Portland, Oregon and has been established in the USA since 1919. Renowned for its high quality knives and multi-tools, as well as for being one of the pioneers of new LED torch development over the past 10-12 years, COAST has developed, over the past two years, a complete new line of LED torches and head torches comprising the very latest features, including: the patented Fingertip Speed Focus™ for rapid adjustment from Spot-to Flood beam; and Beam Lock™ for locking
the beam in the ideal position, all of which is simply done in a one-handed motion while still holding and pointing the torch. All COAST torches have highest quality LEDs, producing impressive light outputs up to 615 lumens for the most demanding of tasks, combined with long run-times and economy of use, with most models operating from simple AA or AAA batteries. Probably the most important and impressive feature of COAST products, however, is the quality and purity of beam, produced by its patented Pure Beam™ Focusing Optic System, which produces pure, white beams without any shadowing or imperfections. BBB Investments Ltd adds the COAST to its existing NEXTORCH™ range, and has recently announced the arrival of five new models of its myTorch™ range.
Latest models These newest myTorch models are all fully rechargeable, providing maximum energy efficiency combined with environmental and costsaving benefits from not having to buy or dispose of replacement batteries. Four of the models comprise the new myTorch RC (rechargeable) range, which features new green and white packaging, giving another clear difference in visual identification. Retaining all the existing myTorch advantages of multi-light settings, strobe, SOS, Blink and ability to customise settings to your own exact needs or preferences, these new myTorch RC models are also even brighter in the dark! The myTorch XL produces a staggering 780 lumens of light and weighs just 212g (without battery) and measures only 9in or 229mm in length, making it ideal for search/rescue and security applications where a high power beam from a light and portable source is required. www.bbb-leisureproducts.co.uk
Visit BBB Investments Ltd on Stand 178 in Hall 2.
Battery-powered lighting solutions Intelligent Portable Lighting Solutions (IPLS) supplies high quality battery-powered lighting solutions for emergency, industrial, mining and recreational applications. To date customers include London Ambulance Service, Warwickshire Police, Babcock Airports and Sussex Police, to name a few. The company’s range of Smithlight lighting systems are the number one choice for portable area lighting in the most demanding of conditions. The Smithlight range of products offers unparalleled levels of robustness and portability regardless of the environment. Constructed from automotive grade aluminium and polycarbonate, with an IP65 rating and resistance to both UV and salt water, the Smithlight range is the ideal choice for emergency or remote location lighting.
The next generation of remote area lighting
Portable and practical Portable and practical, the Smithlight can be charged from AC, DC or solar panel and has a battery life of up to 48 hours field use between charges. Utilising the latest in LED technology the Smithlight is built with three main objectives in mind: quality, reliability and value. Smithlight offers instant area lighting whenever it is required. With a choice of five different rechargeable models, including an EX-rated model for explosive environments, whatever your application IPLS is sure to have a model to suit your needs. To complement the range the company will be launching a new range of Smithlight LED hand held torches, including a video torch with night vision.
CFM Services will be introducing the new Nomad 360, the latest portable scene light from FoxFury Lighting Solutions. The Nomad 360 is the ultimate scene light – portable, rechargeable, self-contained and offers either a 360degree remote area light or a powerful 12-degree spotlight. It can be deployed in 20 seconds and folds away into a one metre long tube, which can easily be stored The Nomad 360 can be placed in the centre in the boot of of a scene to illuminate a 360° zone. any vehicle. This 7000-lumen light offers three to 20 hours (three light intensities) of light and runs from a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery system. No power supply or additional cabling is required, making the Nomad a safer, quieter, more portable alternative to generator-powered lights. The Nomad 360 can be placed in the centre of a scene to illuminate a 360° zone. It allows the user to really see what's going on at a scene and can be transported and deployed in the middle of nowhere quickly, easily and single-handedly.
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www.cfmservices.co.uk
Visit IPLS on Stand 491 in Hall 3.
Visit CFM Services on Stand 23 in Hall 2.
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Leading light in LED illumination
Uni-Lite is one of the world’s leading brands in the torch and flashlight industry. The company has grown rapidly to become one of the leaders of LED illumination. Using only the highest specification components in all its products, such as powerful LEDs from the leading chip manufacturers such as Cree and Nichia, Uni-Lite has revolutionised and created products suitable for all industries and their specific needs. Always being one of the first to create new products, the company has recently launched a new high visibility lantern in orange. Using Seoul Semiconductor LED using 140 lumens, giving
better reliability and brightness, this item comes complete with a rechargeable lantern battery and battery charger with strap. It is made of industrial strength co-polymer for tough working conditions and is fitted with a 110mm beamaster lens. The lantern is fully weatherproof and chemical resistant for difficult conditions and uses a single-handed silent electronic micro switch operation. Thirty years of experience has made Uni-Lite a unique, driven company aimed at providing high quality products. Make once choice, make it Unilite. www.uni-lite.com
Visit Uni-Lite International on Stand 64 in Hall 2.
Hand held torches and helmet lights AccuLux, a 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 are rigorously tested to the strictest classification standards and are the benchmark safety tools for professionals, used in electricity utilities, municipalities, filling stations, the oil and gas industry, and also by firefighters, safety inspectors, confined space workers and many more. These have all been tested for use in explosion-hazardous areas 1, 2, 21 and 22, ATEX directive II C, T4. Explosion-proof lamp One of the company’s bestsellers in this field is the AccuLux HL 25 EX. This model is a high-tech explosion-proof rechargeable lamp with two LEDs 3W/1W and swiveling head allowing light to be directed exactly where it is needed. It can also be clipped on to a belt, harness or shirt pocket, has an enclosure type IP 67 and burning time of 5/10 hours. www.acculux.de
Visit AccuLux on Stand 276 in Hall 1.
The AccuLux HL 25 EX is a high-tech explosion-proof rechargeable lamp.
Peli to launch LED work light
Weighing only 3.81kg the new 9420 LED work light from Peli is compact, lightweight and will be on display on Stand 18. The mast extends to allow a wide area of illumination and the unit folds down quickly to just 74cm. The 9420 LED has a unique feature in this range – the battery pack can be charged independently to the lighting system. There are two versions of the light available – standard and XL. The latter includes a blowmoulded case, shoulder strap and two battery packs so one can be on charge while the other is in situ with the system in use. The portability of the 9420 makes it ideal for lighting an emergency scene, particularly in remote or difficult to access areas. Peli area lighting systems offer powerful, rechargeable, LED lighting. With silent operation and no trailing cables, they also offer durability and dependability. A bright future The 9460 and 9470 lighting ranges are now 50 percent brighter with longer battery burn time and feature ‘intelligent control’. Intelligent control adjusts the light output according to the light duration required and provides a real-time display. Set the control panel to the number of hours and minutes (maximum 40 hours – minimum six hours) of light required and the unit will calculate and adjust the output, ensuring you never get left in the dark. www.peliproducts.co.uk
Visit Peli Products (UK) Ltd on Stand 18 in Hall 2.
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LED lighting with low environmental impact Toughness and durability as standard Personnel involved in the security and personal protection sectors need a tough and durable lighting tool and to have absolute confidence in its ability to perform in any situation and in the harshest environments. The flashlight needs the latest in LED and driver technology for excellent performance in terms of light output and battery life, a choice between multiple light settings for situational versatility, dependable IPX-8 waterproofing to 2m depth and build quality that won’t let you down, no matter how tough the task. When you equip with Fenix flashlights, all this comes as standard.
Nightsearcher Ltd is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of LED portable floodlights (mains voltage also available), searchlights and flashlights. Established in 1989, the company is qualified to ISO9001: 2008; its in-house research and design department allows Nightsearcher to fully develop lighting products to suit any application. Currently Nightsearcher makes some of the most powerful portable LED floodlights in the world, replacing inefficient halogen based lights operating from generators, thus eliminating heat, weight, emissions, fuel, trailing cables etc. The company, whose products are also distributed worldwide, has also introduced LED upgrades across its range to extend the running times and enhance performance.
As a customer and solutions led company, it is the policy of Nightsearcher to offer innovative products and to minimise its impact on the environment through environmentally sound business practices.
by its five-year warranty for complete peace of mind. Launching at the show will be the V3r head torch. Aimed at emergency and rescue professionals, this product has the power to run all night; it has 300 lumens to light up a scene or pick out an object up to 230m away; and it runs from an advanced technology Li-Ion Polymer battery so it’s easy to charge on demand.
With eight product lines covering the spectrum from small back up, small utility, duty lights, long range search and rescue flashlights, headlights, and tactical/weapon lights, Fenix manufactures a superior product to fit your brief, with outstanding product quality through its smallest flashlight, to the powerful TK70 2200 lumen searchlight. Fenix flashlight products include: the E Series – back-up and general duty lights offering excellent value, yet with all the hallmarks of Fenix quality, performance and durability. Choice of AAA, AA, CR123A and 18650 Li-ion power; the LD Series – a premium product range of compact AAA and AA-powered back-up and duty lights offering outputs from 72 to 520 lumens. Superior features and the latest LED technology for outstanding light output/run times; the PD Series – a premium product range of compact CR123A lithium and 18650 Li-ion powered back-up and duty flashlights with superior features. The adoption of lithium battery power delivers extreme resistance to cold plus outstanding performance in ultra compact format; the TK Series – sitting at the pinnacle of the Fenix torch range, the TK series offers tough construction, premium build quality, outstanding brightness and a wide battery choice from AA through CR123A/18650 to D-cell power models. For police, security, military and tough outdoors applications, there’s a TK model to suit your requirements; the RC Series – Fenix RC10 rechargeable flashlight featuring both world voltage mains and vehicle chargers. Perfect for always-ready static and mobile operations; the HL series – high value AA battery-powered head torches with outstanding performance; the HP series – premium four AA-powered head torch; and finally, the MC series – the company’s compact and versatile two AA-powered adjustable angle light suitable for a multitude of hands free jobs.
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www.myfenix.co.uk
Visit Suprabeam on Stand 512 in Hall 3.
Visit The Photon Shop on Stand 546 in Hall 3.
Major supplier Nightsearcher’s continued success and gradual expansion is aided by the dynamic nature of health and safety requirements, coupled with the demands from both new and existing market sectors. It is a major supplier to the police, fire and rescue and other emergency services, military, railway infrastructure industries, utilities, industrial, councils, sports clubs and more. www.nightsearcher.co.uk
Visit Nightsearcher Ltd on Stand 109 in Hall 2.
Head torch launch Suprabeam is new to The Emergency Services Show this year but that does not mean that Suprabeam is new to producing premium lighting products. Far from it, the company has a highly respected engineering heritage that has led to Suprabeam handheld and head torches becoming first choice for professional users in Europe; and the company is pleased to launch its products to the UK at the show. Suprabeam is characterised by lightweight products that have high light output. From its Q1, which weighs 38g and emits 80 lumens, to its new Q7xr at 800 lumens, the company has a product to suit all needs. On top of this, Suprabeam’s ‘duty’ packs are supplied with a belt pouch, two rechargeable batteries, tough storage case and, as with all Suprabeam products, they are supported
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Mobile satellite communications
AST Systems is a supplier of a wide range of mobile satellite communications equipment from providers including Inmarsat, Iridium and Thuraya. Products cover the whole spectrum of solutions from basic handheld units to fully mobile vehicle systems supporting features from basic voice calls and SMS to secure VPN links. The company also supplies a range of VSAT equipment and airtime, satellite M2M solutions for SCADA and monitoring applications, and SAILOR marine radios (including ATEX approved models).
AST Systems also offers a range of solutions including: Encrypted IP phones from GSMK for mobile and fixed applications – secure voice and SMS communications in a familiar and unremarkable form factor; tracking solution for Blackberry and Android devices – personal and vehicle tracking solutions available as a hosted service or as a stand-alone system on the customer’s own server. Also supports a wide range of third party tracking devices using radio, GSM and satellite networks; video surveillance system fully optimised for use over satellite networks, with support for existing cameras from all major manufacturers – includes lightweight bodyworn camera system transmitting back to a mobile command post via rapid deployment self-healing Wi-Fi network. Command post also supports remote feed to major incident room via satellite connection. www.ast-systems.co.uk
Visit AST Systems on Stand 407 in Hall 3.
Win an LCD monitor and save money on projector lamps
Electrosonic and NEC have partnered together at The Emergency Services Show to display its latest control room solutions to visitors. Visit Stand 226 for your chance to win an NEC MultiSync 23in widescreen LCD monitor and to claim your special ‘Blue Light’ discount of up to 15 percent on selected projector lamps.
To win the LCD monitor all you need to do is visit Stand 226 at The Emergency Services Show and leave your business card. The winner will be announced after the show. Features of the LCD monitor include: highly efficient LED panel technology saves more than 50 percent energy; ambient light sensor for optimised brightness levels; ErgoDesign®: height adjustable stand (110 mm), swivel (20°), and portrait (90°); Ecologics and ergonomics complying to standards EPEAT Gold and TCO 5.0; and information on carbon footprint with unique integrated carbon meter. To obtain the show discount of up to 15 percent off your next projector lamp purchase visit Electrosonic at The Emergency Services Show or contact Lisa on: lamps@electrosonic.com or Tel: 01322 282397 quoting ‘Blue Light’ discount. www.electrosonic.co.uk
Visit Electrosonic on Stand 226 in Hall 1.
Your global messaging companion
XmarX is the small yet exceptionally rugged tracking device from Astrium, one of the world’s leading experts in military satellite communications. XmarX is an advanced tracking device with two-way messaging. It works both as a stand-alone unit, and paired using Bluetooth to an Android or Apple smartphone or tablet. No longer do you need to press a button and hope that the message has been sent. With full two-way communications, you get a real message back from a real person acknowledging that your message or alert has been received. Using a Bluetooth enabled smartphone or tablet you can send more complex text messages and use the XmarX as your global messaging companion. It enables you to send a message to any mobile phone via SMS or to any e-mail address. Via Bluetooth or USB, XmarX can also accept and send custom data back from and to other devices. If you have a specific requirement for getting remote data back, please get in touch. XmarX is provided as part of Astrium's LifeLink Service. www.xmarxtracker.com
Visit Astrium on Stand 442 in Hall 3 and on Stand OS18 in the Outside Area.
Get ready for the mobile Ka satellite revolution Primetech has consistently demonstrated its commitment to the emergency services sector through its provision of some of the most advanced satellite and mobile communication equipment on the market. This year’s stand will be dedicated to the mobile Ka satellite revolution. This outstanding technology has the ability to deliver upwards of 8Mbps upload and 20Mbps download from mobile systems that are cost comparable with today’s Ku-band antennas, but with a fraction of existing bandwidth charges. The INetVu®Ka-75V Drive Away Antenna will be on display. This is officially approved to operate on Eutelsat’s KA-SAT high throughput satellite and its new-generation NewsSpotter service; it is the first and only vehicle-mounted antenna system to receive this approval from Eutelsat. This lightweight antenna can be fitted to small, highly
mobile vehicles, quickly able to reach the scene of an incident, and is able to automatically locate satellites with the most advanced acquisition methods. Bringing this new technology to life Surrey Fire and Rescue Service will have its new Incident Command Unit on Primetech’s stand, while Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service will be demonstrating its new rapid response trailer – both installed with the INetVu®Ka-75V Drive Away Antenna. Cutting extinguisher As an extension to its rapid response offering, new Business Development Manager, Lesley Wardle, will be on hand to talk through the latest safety offering supplied by Primetech: the COBRA cutting extinguisher system. www.primetech.co.uk
Visit Primetech UK Ltd on Stand 320 in Hall 1.
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Three IT launches
Benefits of body worn cameras revealed
IndiComm Global is a communications company providing highly qualified consultant engineers covering all aspects of telecommunications, including fixed, wireless and IP networks. In recent years the company’s engineers have worked hard to develop other areas within the Vantage provides crucial real-time communications information gathering, video market and are recording and mobile excited to announce communications. that they will be launching three new products at this year’s Emergency Services Show: Vantage, DC1 and a Video Encoder. Utilising 3G and 4G networks Vantage provides crucial real-time information gathering, video recording and mobile communications for first responders, military, remote/lone workers, site engineers and live broadcast. It features GPS location tracking, internal articulated HD camera and dynamic bandwidth data transfer.
Reveal Media, a leading supplier in the UK, has been providing award-winning body worn camera solutions since 2006. Police forces and security companies are the company’s primary customers, but Reveal also sells to local councils and other companies who employ lone workers. Reveal Media focuses strongly on the deterrence of incidents and ease of use. All its products are simple to use but sophisticated and reliable. Cameras are lightweight and shoulder-mounted with articulated cameras for ease of wear. All are evidentially safe, integrated with the company’s specially developed software, and have publicfacing screens – proven to reduce crime by up to 30 percent. The public is so used to the presence of CCTV it can take a screen on an official’s shirt to make an impact. Reveal Media works closely with its customers to provide the best body worn video solutions, which is why its software has been carefully developed to make uploading, managing and finding videos as simple as possible, as well as providing many other benefits.
The Video Encoder provides high definition live stream encoding.
A COFDM wireless IP bridge, DC1 is an invaluable tool for first responders, the military and mining companies. Compact, lightweight and portable yet tough enough to withstand extreme conditions, the DC1 features superior performance in multi-path and non-line-of-sight environments using the most secure AES standard encryption, and also features full duplex audio. The Video Encoder provides high definition live stream encoding. It is easy to install, able to encode and decode most types of analogue and digital video and features high resolution, H.264 compression and very DC1 is a COFDM wireless IP bridge. low latency. www.indicomm.co.uk
Visit Indicomm Global on Stand 465 in Hall 3.
www.revealmedia.com
Visit Reveal Media Ltd on Stand 192 in Hall 2.
Messaging for emergencies
SMS Responder is a resilient SMS, pager and e-mail messaging system designed for emergency teams; Version 5 launches at ESS2012. Established in 2003, SMS Responder is now used to coordinate thousands of volunteers and employees across the country; users include mountain rescue, ALSAR, and lowland search dog teams, St John Ambulance divisions, county council emergency planning departments and commercial businesses. SMS Responder employs a unique twin-site system providing 1+1 resilience. Each site can
support the company’s full range of services independently, so in the unlikely event of a problem with one system, the other can be used instead. Multiple contact routes (SMS to mobiles or landlines, pagers, e-mails), delivery reports and SMS replies ensure confidence that your message has been delivered. V5 adds qualification tracking (with reports showing whose certificates are due to expire), and cooperative working between teams. Data Protection is supported with individual user accounts, encrypted passwords, SSL access and a full audit trail. Joe Dowdall, of North West MRT, said, “SMS Responder has always provided a fast accurate means of contacting our people when we are needed... excellent!” www.sms-responder.com
Visit Responder Technology on Stand 386 in Hall 1.
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GPS devices you can rely on
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Telescopic masts systems
Developed for the most demanding environments, Garmin GPS devices are rugged, reliable and built to last, and along with the company’s extensive variety of maps, Garmin is able to accommodate the requirements of every explorer.
Clark Masts Systems will again be exhibiting at The Emergency Services Show, showing its wide range of telescopic masts systems for all communications, CCTV and lighting needs for the emergency services. Please visit the exhibition trailer outside the main entrance to see some exciting new products, including the introduction of the latest LED floodlight designed for use on lighting masts – combining high-level light output, low current draw and compact size. On display for the first time will be the latest version of the company’s popular and robust roofmounted/fold-down telescopic lighting mast – now of lighter construction, making it suitable for use on cars, vans and compact appliances as well as traditional water tenders. Clark Masts has a wide range of masts for all your communications needs, including a new, lightweight and easily deployable solution, displaying deployment of a TETRA antenna.
As well as being vehicle-mounted, many Clark masts can also be field deployed using tripod stands. New to the range is the lighter weight Mark 6 Tripod version, which is made from stainless steel and is easily carried to the location by one person – the perfect partner to a lightweight telescopic mast. www.clarkmasts.com
Visit Clark Masts on Stand OS1 in the Outside Area.
Harnessing the power of instant communication
Vital mountainside features, which are available on the majority of the company’s GPS devices, include: GB Discoverer OS mapping to see exactly where you’ve travelled and where you’re heading in detail; electronic compass for accurate navigation; wireless data transfer for those working in a team; extended battery life with highly sensitive integrated GPS; 1:25K and 1:50K scale maps with detailed topographic data – this includes terrain contours, topo elevations, summits, paths, routable roads and geographical points; and the BirdsEye™ series, which allows Garmin users to select customised sections of raster-based maps, plus rugged, waterproof design.
All of the products that support these qualities will be on display on the Garmin stand. You can be assured that whatever the emergency, you will have the tools that won’t let you down. www.garmin.co.uk
Visit Garmin on Stand 463 in Hall 3.
In today’s increasingly mobile world, staying connected has never been more critical. Any time, any place access to essential information enables faster response times, higher standards of customer service, greater efficiency, and real commercial and operational advantage. As a leading mobile technology provider and a Government approved organisation, PageOne has become one of the UK’s most trusted messaging specialists. For over 25 years, the company has been a pioneer of messaging technology, creating efficient, cost-effective and reliable solutions that enhance business operations. From routine administration to critical messaging and resource management, the company has helped the emergency services successfully streamline communications and deliver measurable results. Whatever the business need, the company’s range of paging, SMS, voice services and smartphone apps provide users with the necessary tools to assess, respond and react –
even in the most demanding circumstances. www.pageone.co.uk
Visit PageOne on Stand 150 in Hall 2.
Faster, joined-up, real-time information sharing Excelerate is the UK’s leading provider of integrated data, video, voice and internet solutions (delivered via satellite and wireless) to the UK emergency services. These solutions are transforming the way police, fire and rescue, ambulance services, the British Red Cross, transport, utilities and security organisations are communicating during disasters and emergencies. The company’s solutions dramatically improve the operational effectiveness (and cost effectiveness) of public safety activities by delivering faster, joinedup, real-time information sharing. Excelerate will be showcasing the latest range of integrated communications solutions. A stimulating series of on-stand forums, discussions and case study demonstrations will provide visitors with updates on the latest developments in emergency communications, including enhanced resilience networks for blue light services. Also generating a great deal of interest on the
stand will be the unique Sherpa ‘climbing camera’ system, the world’s first lamppost-climbing camera and communications platform, which can place wireless CCTV cameras and other devices in temporary viewing positions. The Digital Dashboard Management Interface (DDMI) is another high tech solution generating intense interest among emergency services. It is used for simplifying systems management and enhancing communications interoperability. Excelerate’s solutions are deployed in some of the most advanced mobile Incident Command Units in the world, improving the management of fires and emergencies, disasters, riots, public order events, firearms incidents, crime fighting (with Automatic Number Plate Recognition), and major sporting events. www.excelerate-group.com
Visit Excelerate Technology on Stand 102 in Hall 2 and Stand OS28 in the Outside Area.
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Smoke machines
Le Maitre is the leading UK manufacturer of smoke machines for fire evacuation, search and rescue and breathing apparatus training for the emergency services. The company’s products for the sector include: the GForce range of high-powered, continuous flow, water-based smoke systems, which are capable of 500-1100 cubic metres per minute (CMM) smoke output; the G300 – a high-powered smoke generator with a water-based hazer, the most technologically advanced dual-purpose machine available and with a smoke output of 850 cubic metres per minute; and the Mini Mist – a robust, hand-held portable aerosol machine using waterbased canisters to create a thick smoke effect. Le Maitre’s fluid range includes industrial smoke canisters and industrial smoke fluid. www.lemaitreltd.com www.lemaitreevents.com
Visit Le Maitre Ltd on Stand 550 in Hall 3.
Bespoke and ‘standard’ rescue solutions from Lyon Lyon is the UK and Ireland distributor of Petzl and Beal products. It is also the accredited Petzl Technical Institute for these countries and the company works closely with a wide range of fire and emergency services providing safe working at height, rope rescue and bespoke training. This year Lyon is offering a comprehensive suite of ‘standard’ specialist work at height and line rescue courses. These exciting courses, developed in conjunction with the company’s emergency services colleagues, are designed to meet the specific practical needs of rescue teams. Courses range from basic operator level through to Instructor. For those looking to specify equipment, Lyon will have on display the new 2013 Petzl AVAO harness range and the fabulous Petzl NAO reactive handsfree lighting system. The company will also be showing, for the first time, the Beal PRO-WATER rope. This CE marked EN1891 Type A floating rope has a unique, patented construction making it suitable for both line and swift water rescue work. It will be a must-see for all line and water rescue technicians at the show. Lyon’s qualified staff will be on hand throughout the show to discuss any training requirements or technical questions on its products that you may have. www.lyon.co.uk
Visit Lyon Equipment Ltd on Stand 162 in Hall 2.
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The Fire Service College is an award-winning leader in fire and emergency response training and one of the world’s largest fire and rescue operational training colleges. The college specialises in dedicated training for fire and rescue services, emergency responders and a wide spectrum of commercial and public sector clients globally. Its instructors, who are current serving fire officers seconded from individual fire and rescue services across the UK, and its tutors, are experts in their chosen field. The Fire Service College is proud of its worldrenowned brand and reputation for supporting its customers locally, nationally and internationally through first-class training to equip them in their roles to help save lives. The college works with the Chief Fire Officers’ Association (CFOA) and the UK fire and rescue services to develop and deliver a common and consistent approach to operational and leadership training within an accredited framework in order to improve interoperability. With its portfolio of courses, unique incident ground and the professional expertise of its instructional staff the college can deliver the highest standards of realistic and effective emergency response training. From firefighter
foundation to senior command to multi-agency training and large-scale multi-agency national resilience exercises, the Fire Service College can facilitate a training experience that is second to none. www.fireservicecollege.ac.uk
Visit The Fire Service College on Stand 50 in Hall 2.
Online learning for paramedics BMJ Learning’s paramedics programme includes CPD/CME modules, which have been specially written for paramedics and other first responders. The online modules can be paused and restarted at any time allowing you to learn at your convenience and avoid disrupting emergency patient care. They enable you to keep up to date, to ensure you are fully trained and comply with all Continuing Professional Development (CPD). BMJ Learning has worked with the Department of Academic Emergency Medicine, South Tees University Hospital and the Faculty of Pre-hospital Care, to ensure this learning resource has been created to address the issues that affect staff. Here is a list of some of BMJ Learning’s most popular modules for paramedics and comments from previous delegates: Triage and mass casualty incidents – for paramedics – “Should be studied once a year by all first responders.” Facial injuries and associated trauma – for paramedics – “Information that is rarely taught, a lot of new things in here that I am glad I know before I see them.” Drowning – for paramedics – “Excellent module, very clear. This module should be studied by all first responders, lay or professional.” Anaphylaxis – for paramedics – “Good overview, concentrates on immediate actions and assessment
priorities.”; Analgesia – for paramedics – “A good module addressing pain management. Especially useful for the newly qualified paramedic.” www.learning.bmj.com/paramedicprogramme
Visit BMJ Learning on Stand E49 in Hall 3.
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Realistic training through Simulation For more than a decade, Simulation has specialised in the design and manufacture of fire training simulators for various industries, which include: civil airports, military, local authorities, maritime, industrial and offshore. It supplies and installs fire simulators throughout the UK and overseas. Simulation’s dedicated, qualified and experienced team is there to help you in the design of bespoke simulators, and to provide you with turnkey solutions. Because the company’s simulators are designed specifically to meet your exact requirements, they will help you to train in a highly realistic true life setting for every fire-related eventuality. Simulation’s aim is to enable you to foresee and train for every detail of an emergency, in a way that is relevant to your world, whether that’s on land, sea or offshore. Visit Stand 305 in Hall 1 to discuss your projects, from simple ones to complex fire training facilities. www.simulation.uk.com
Visit Simulation FRS Limited on Stand 305 in Hall 1.
Are you prepared?
Exhibiting at The Emergency Services Show for the first time this year is Training 4 Resilience (T4R). Partners Adrian Seward and Beverley Osborne, along with their handpicked team of Associates, have quickly become familiar faces for organisations undertaking training for emergency preparedness. In the last year T4R has provided training courses for participants from over 200 different public and private sector organisations; as well as delivering multi-agency strategic exercises for a further 700+ participants as part of the
London Olympic and Paralympic 2012 preparations. Beverley said, “Flexibility is a key element of the services we offer – and by investing in a range of hardware and software solutions, our services are fully portable, enabling training courses and exercises to be delivered at a convenient location for our clients.” One corporate customer who is using T4R’s experience and expertise is Ultra Electronics Command and Control Systems. The company uses T4R as its sole training provider for all National Resilience Extranet (NRE) training and exercises throughout the UK. T4R also offers a Classroom and Conference Delivery Service, enabling organisations to deliver their own training and exercises, to a professional standard, within their own facilities by utilising the T4R software and hardware systems, supported by onsite technical assistance throughout the event. www.training4resilience.co.uk
Visit Training 4 Resilience on Stand 544 in Hall 3.
See the whole picture Explosive Learning Solutions is a niche consultancy and training company. From Stand 454 the company will be demonstrating software that produces scale diagrams quickly and easily using a ‘Drag and Drop’ process, which is an intuitive user interface and requires very little training. These diagrams can be populated with to scale intelligent icons of buildings, roads, vehicles, vegetation, furniture and personnel and digital files such as satellite imagery (Google Earth), photographs, video and audio clips can also be ‘tagged’ into these diagrams. Visitors to the show can also speak to Explosive Learning Solutions about its Business Management and Learning and Development courses, delivered
at certification level and tailored to support employee development. www.elsbusinesstraining.co.uk
Visit Explosive Learning Solutions Ltd on Stand 454 in Hall 3.
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See Amputees in Action
From providing trauma casualty amputees for film and television work, Amputees in Action began extending its services some years ago to the training of military and emergency services personnel, bringing a heightened sense of realism to casualty simulation exercises. Today, supported by its own dedicated team of special effects and make-up artists, the authenticity that the company’s highly trained actors bring to medical training scenarios has to be seen to be believed. Come along to The Emergency Services Show 2012 and see for yourself – Amputees in Action will be giving regular demonstrations on both days. Some people may be shocked by what the company can do but Amputees in Action makes no apologies for that. By desensitising medics and paramedics to the reality of encountering the horrific sight of accident victims with severed limbs, the company can help prepare them to work within the ‘inner cordon’, dealing with real-life incidents calmly, efficiently and effectively. The first agency in the UK to provide such a service, Amputees in Action is proud of the contribution it makes to saving lives. The company knows that the kind of ‘hands-on’ training scenarios that it makes possible have more impact than any other kind of simulation. www.amputeesinaction.co.uk
Visit Amputees in Action on Stand 127 in Hall 2.
Smart technology for hands-on training HAAGEN is a leading manufacturer of fire and safety training tools used worldwide. Better tools mean better training. HAAGEN products employ smart technology to give trainees realistic and cost-effective hands-on training. HAAGEN designs, develops and builds the largest, most advanced fire training systems, buildings and complexes around the globe. The company has designed and built fire training systems for thousands of emergency service organisations around the world. Its engineers develop a wide range of systems from life-sized helicopter and vehicle fire training props to largescale complexes featuring residential, industrial, and transportation simulations. In addition to custom-build designs, HAAGEN offers a complete line of fire and safety training products that allow professional instructors to conduct realistic and effective hands-on training exercises across a broad spectrum of emergency scenarios, including fire extinguisher, hazmat, search and rescue and live-fire training. www.haagen.co.uk
Visit HAAGEN on Stand 9 in Hall 2.
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Medical gases and portable emergency response bags Air Liquide Healthcare is the UK-based subsidiary of Air Liquide Group, the European leader for medical gases and associated equipment. The company offers a range of innovative solutions to aid emergency services personnel including lightweight, aluminium, high capacity Oxygen and Equanox cylinders, featuring integrated regulators, which are portable and ready for immediate use. Integrated regulators are built into the cylinder and have considerable benefits for end users, including negating the costs of regulator purchase and repair. Other cylinder features include precise two-stage pressure regulating technology, and a built-in constant contents display gauge. Air Liquide Healthcare’s OXYFIRST portable emergency response bag, complete with resuscitation kit, optional defibrillator and two-litre lightweight aluminium cylinder facilitates rapid initial treatment of a casualty by providing instant access to life saving equipment. OXYFIRST is designed according to manual handling regulations and includes a shoulder strap, carry handles, storage pockets and is made of robust wipe clean
The OXYFIRST portable emergency response bag.
material with high visibility strips. OXYFIRST promotes minimal patient contact, which reduces the risk of infection. Air Liquide Healthcare also offers advice on gas management, conservation, asset management tracking systems, on site risk assessments and comprehensive medical gases safety training covering handling, storage and hazards of cylinders. http://uk.airliquide.com
Visit Air Liquide Healthcare on Stand 500 in Hall 3.
Aeromedical transfers and training
AirMed is the UK’s leading fixed wing air ambulance company. Based out of Oxford, with a fleet of six air ambulance aircraft, the company is ideally placed for not only its worldwide operations, but also for all secondary transfers within the UK and Europe. All transfers carried out by AirMed are consultant-led and all team members are highly trained in aeromedical operations and cover specialties such as obstetrics, paediatrics, neonatalogy, ECMO and intensive care. During 2011, the company transported 600 patients with
Training aids
Strengthening the Chain of Survival
over 32 percent being critical care. Many of these transfers were on behalf of the NHS and ambulance trusts to transport patients for step-up care at the specialist centres and also to transfer them back to their local trust once specialist treatment had been completed. Other missions included emergency medical evacuations and repatriations from places like Uganda, Ascension Island, Kazakhstan, Brunei, the United States, Thailand and Goa. AirMed is registered with the Care Quality Commission (England) for all of the regulated activities required to enable it to provide full medical care on board the aircraft for intensive care transfers. In addition, AirMed was awarded ‘Special Care’ Accreditation by EURAMI (European Aeromedical Institute) in 2010. This, combined with being a fully approved provider to the NHS and MoD, assures all clients that the highest possible standards of care are given and attention to detail is second to none. AirMed can also provide all of your aeromedical training needs.
ZOLL offers emergency medical professionals a wide range of tools that strengthen a community’s Chain of Survival, with much promise for improved outcomes. ZOLL Medical develops and markets medical devices and software solutions that help advance emergency care and save lives, while increasing clinical and operational efficiencies. With products for defibrillation and monitoring, circulation and CPR feedback, data management, fluid resuscitation, and therapeutic temperature management, ZOLL provides a comprehensive set of technologies that help clinicians, emergency medical professionals, and lay rescuers treat victims needing resuscitation and critical care. Some of the products on display at The Emergency Services Show will be the ZOLL X Series™ and AutoPulse®.
www.airmed.co.uk
Visit AirMed on Stand 558 in Hall 3.
Simulaids Ltd is the approved distributor of Simulaids, Lifeform, Altay Anatomical Models 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.
The ZOLL X Series is about half the size and half the weight of competitive full-featured monitor/defibrillators – but a lot more powerful. The only device of its kind, the ZOLL AutoPulse is a revolutionary non-invasive cardiac support pump that moves more blood, more consistently than is possible with manual compressions. Be sure to visit ZOLL on Stand 62 to see for yourself and participate in ZOLL’s infamous CPR Challenge competition.
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www.zoll.com
Visit Simulaids Ltd on Stand 268 in Hall 1.
Visit ZOLL Medical UK Ltd on Stand 49 in Hall 2.
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Products prove commitment to patient care
Proven products for paramedics Visit PROACT’s stand at The Emergency Services Show to see the world-leading PRO-Breathe range of airway management products, already utilised by many ambulance services. This year the company will be showing the innovative video laryngoscope system (VLS) by Intubrite. Built for military and emergency medical service (EMS) use, the VLS offers twice the resolution of competitive technologies and moves seamlessly from traditional direct laryngoscopy to video view with one click. Additionally this year, PROACT will also be presenting the enhanced Nonin Capnography range. With the ability to provide first breath EtCO2 value and waveform, even under difficult breathing conditions, the range boasts full compliance with Electromagnetic Compatibility regulations for transport and EMS use. The 9590 Onyx Finger Pulse Oximeter by Nonin will be available to demo, offering proven SPO2 and pulse rate accuracy from paediatric to adult patients, and a cost-effective solution for spot checks and short-term monitoring. PROACT paramedic kit bags will also be on display. Robust and heavy duty these super durable
The CPRmeter will take pride of place this year on the Laerdal stand at The Emergency Services Show. A testament to Laerdal’s commitment to the improvement of CPR performance, the award winning CPRmeter1, which is 2010 Guideline compliant, employs the latest in Laerdal’s QCPR technology providing real-time feedback on CPR parameters as well as comprehensive data capture for instructors to review event statistics for de-brief. Along with the latest Philips AED, the FR3, Laerdal’s close working relationship with Philips underlines both companies’ commitment to help improve the survival rate of out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest.
As part of its growing portfolio of wireless simulation solutions to meet the needs of delivering education in the environments where the learning will be applied, the new Resusci Anne Wireless SkillReporter is a cost effective training solution for CPR Instructors responsible for the CPR skills competence of staff within their organisations. The new and highly acclaimed SimPad will also be on show. A hand-held device designed to make simulation easier than ever before; it is a Pick up and Play experience that is set to transform ILS and ALS courses. www.laerdal.com
Visit Laerdal Medical on Stand 5 in Hall 2. iF Product Design Award Winner 2009, Red Dot Product Design Award Winner 2009
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kit bags also come with adjustable straps for added versatility. Product specialist on the PROACT stand will be able to provide further information and discuss the best options for your needs. www.proactmedical.co.uk
Visit PROACT Medical Ltd on Stand 93 in Hall 2.
Pre-hospital equipment specialist showcases two new products Prometheus Medical, a leading supplier of prehospital equipment and medical training courses, is delighted to be exhibiting at The Emergency Services Show this year. Prometheus will be showcasing two new, original products: The Russell Chest Seal™ and The Prometheus Pelvic Splint, both designed and manufactured by the company and launched earlier this year. The Russell Chest Seal™, for penetrating chest trauma, is compact, highly flexible, easy and intuitive to apply. It has four large central holes in the base material for quick, accurate placement with reduced risk of obstructing the wound opening, four large peripheral apertures to allow drainage of air and blood, and a patented hydrogel base that sticks and stays stuck. The concept of the Prometheus Pelvic Splint was derived from the identification of a number of issues with current pelvic splints on the market.
Designed for pre-hospital use to stabilise a suspected pelvic fracture, it has a number of unique attributes, which Prometheus will be pleased to demonstrate for visitors at the show. Prometheus will be on site daily to present these products, as well as a range of other equipment and training materials. www.prometheusmed.com
Visit Prometheus Medical Ltd on Stand 194 in Hall 2.
Lifesaving starts here More than 55 years ago Physio-Control introduced a medical device that launched an industry. Today the company is the world leader in the development, manufacture, sale and service of external defibrillator/monitors and emergency medical response products and services. Working in partnership with paramedics, nurses, doctors and medical researchers, Physio vigorously pursues new technologies. Its products are designed to work together to give emergency responders, in the hospital or on the street, more control of a critical event. Physio-Control’s path is clear. Its goal is simple: to manufacture emergency response tools of the highest quality. The company takes its
responsibilities seriously. When it says it works to help save lives, Physio-Control means it. This year the company will be showcasing its system of care. This will include the LIFEPAK® 15 monitor/defibrillator. It is the standard in emergency care for ALS teams who want the most clinically innovative, operationally effective, and LIFEPAK TOUGH™ device available today. Also this year, for the first time ever in the UK, Physio-Control invites ESS2012 visitors to listen to world-leading key speakers from the ‘World of Resuscitation and Emergency Care’ in its learning centre (see page 18 for more details). www.physio-control.com
Visit Physio-Control UK on Stand 88 in Hall 2.
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Cardiac Science asks, are you Rescue-Ready®? Medical bags
The Cardiac Science Powerheart® G5 is the first AED to combine variable escalating energy, realtime CPR feedback and post-CPR shock in less than 10 seconds to give sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) victims the best chance at a favourable outcome. Cardiac Science’s new device, now in its fifth generation, automatically analyses the patient’s impedance level and customises the energy level to
meet that patient’s needs. If needed, the G5 provides additional shocks at an escalated, customised energy level. Real-time CPR feedback helps rescuers to adjust chest compression rate and depth. And, if CPR guidelines change in the future, protocols can easily be adjusted to stay current. Shock protocols, prompts and CPR feedback can also be customised to match users’ skills and preferences. After the rescue, rescuers can transfer data via USB for documentation and review. The G5 is tested to military standards and has a high IP55 rating for protection from dust and water, making it particularly appealing for use in harsh environments. Patented Rescue Ready® technology performs daily, weekly, and monthly tests of critical components, including defibrillation pads. The bright Rescue Ready® indicator confirms the G3 is ready when needed. Packed with features, the Powerheart G5 helps rescuers of every skill level perform every step of the rescue effectively and with confidence. www.cardiacscience.co.uk www.csiusa.com
available in the UK and offers complete circumferential compression in a one size fits all design. Lewis’s Medical Supplies is based in its own purpose-built 24,000sqft distribution facility in South Manchester. Both in terms of capacity and geographical logistics the company, it says, is ideally suited to fulfill your medical supply requirements.
Speedings Ltd prides itself on producing quality bespoke products and has supplied the UK emergency services with innovative safety system solutions for over 25 years. Everything is manufactured at the company’s Sunderland factory by highly skilled machinists using only the best quality materials backed by a professional personal customer service. Speedings Ltd is proud to be supporting The Emergency Services Show 2012, where Rob Hammal and Gary Wilson will have many of the innovative products developed specifically for the emergency services on display, including the company’s class leading range of infection control medical bags.
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Visit Lewis’s Medical Supplies on Stand 160 in Hall 2.
Visit Speedings Ltd on Stand 196 in Hall 2.
Visit Cardiac Science Holdings (UK) Ltd on Stand 136 in Hall 2.
Pelvic stabilisation device Lewis’s Medical Supplies is one of the UK’s leading emergency medical suppliers. The company is a specialist in fulfilling national purchasing frameworks, offering a complete range of its own highly competitive medical equipment and consumables alongside many of the UK’s leading brands, such as Pyng Medical, Weinmann, PAX, Cardiac Science, Honeywell and Laerdal. Lewis’s is the exclusive UK distributor for the T-POD® Pelvic Stabilisation Device. The T-POD® is one of the few clinically validated pelvic binders
Professional development resources Jones and Bartlett Learning produces high quality, medically accurate and cost-effective teaching and learning solutions for the emergency services. Whether you’re a student, a newly qualified member of staff, a manager or a lecturer, Jones and Bartlett will have a book or online resource to assist you in your learning, professional development or teaching.
The company’s textbooks for emergency medical staff include Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets, Paediatric Education for the Prehospital Professional (PEPP), Emergency Medical Responder and the worldwide best selling Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured. From first aid to advanced critical care
practice the company provides comprehensive learning packages supported by innovative technology to enhance the learning and development experience. Gold standard texts Jones & Bartlett Learning is delighted to announce for The Emergency Services Show that it now offers resources for the marketleading NAEMT courses, PHTLS, PHTLS Military Edition, Trauma First Response and AMLS. These gold standard texts support the premier education programmes for pre-hospital emergency trauma care and management of medical emergencies. In addition to the titles for the emergency medical services Jones & Bartlett also offers a comprehensive list of titles for fire and rescue personnel. www.jblearning.com
Visit Jones and Bartlett Learning on Stand 168 in Hall 2.
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Diagnostic and therapeutic equipment
Non-invasive medical technology
Cardiac Services has been a leading supplier of medical diagnostic and therapeutic equipment throughout the UK and Ireland for over 40 years. The company is committed to excellence and customer satisfaction by investing in continued improvement and the development of innovative services for healthcare. Cardiac Services has a comprehensive portfolio of emergency medical care solutions including: emergency patient cooling pads (Emcools);
Masimo is a global medical technology company that develops and manufactures innovative noninvasive technologies, including portable, handheld medical devices that may enable earlier detection of life-threatening conditions. By simply slipping a non-invasive sensor on the patient’s finger and pressing a button, first responders can check carbon monoxide, methaemoglobin, and oxygen saturation levels in the blood, as well as pulse rate on the scene in just seconds. The Masimo Rad-57® Pulse CO-Oximeter™ is the world’s most versatile, portable handheld oximeter. It features fully-upgradable Masimo rainbow® SET® technology for accurate real-time non-invasive measurements of total haemoglobin (SpHb®) oxygen content (SpOC™), carboxyhaemoglobin (SpCO®), methaemoglobin (SpMet®), Pleth Variability Index (PVI®), oxyhaemoglobin (SpO2), perfusion index (PI) and pulse rate in just seconds. www.masimo.co.uk
portable suction units, resuscitators and CPR barrier devices; defibrillators (AED and manual); BLS training manikins; extrication collars, head immobilisers and spine boards; capnography; first aid equipment; and pulse oximetry. Visit Stand 123 for a product demonstration and find out more about the company’s full range of emergency care equipment. www.cardiac-services.com
Visit Cardiac Services Ltd on Stand 123 in Hall 2.
Stryker to launch automatic cot fastener Power-LOAD is the first automatic cot fastener system to allow a paramedic to load and unload a cot from an ambulance at the touch of a button. As the system eliminates the need to steer and push a cot into and out of an ambulance, risk of injury to the paramedic is considerably reduced. The Power-LOAD System has been developed in accordance with the Stryker principles of reducing the risk of paramedic injury, increasing ease of operation and minimising cost of ownership. Paramedics are exposed to ever heightening physical strain on a daily basis, namely heavier patients, shorter response times and an expectation to do more with less. With this in mind Stryker designs each product to reduce the risk of manual handling injuries among paramedics. In particular, loading and unloading a cot from an ambulance can entail large amounts of physical effort and therefore compound this risk of injury.
Power-LOAD can help to increase a service’s efficiency and paramedic safety with quick loading, bariatric capabilities, reduced cost of ownership and superior battery management. www.strykerems.com
Visit Stryker UK Ltd on Stand 76 in Hall 2.
Visit Masimo on Stand 48 in Hall 2.
Weinmann emergency devices on show
Anti-choking training Steroplast Healthcare will be demonstrating the Act-Fast Anti Choking Trainer at The Emergency Services Show 2012 to show how to perform abdominal thrusts, the Heimlich Manoruvre, correctly and safely. Visit Stand 184 in Hall 2 to try it for yourself and find out if you are doing it right. Supplying a whole host of medical items to the NHS, MoD, British Red Cross and many other healthcare professionals, including Clinell infection control products, and being the exclusive UK supplier of Burnshield, makes Steroplast a name you can trust. Steroplast Healthcare guarantees excellent quality products delivered within 24 hours, in perfect condition and at better prices than you’re currently paying, and all of this is guaranteed. www.steroplast.co.uk
Visit Steroplast Ltd on Stand 184 in Hall 2.
BCAS Biomed is a UK distributor for all Weinmann emergency devices. This includes a full range of emergency and ITU ventilation solutions, homecare, defibrillation and monitoring, AED defibrillation, surgical and rescue suction, and emergency oxygen solutions. Stand highlights at The Emergency Services Show 2012 will include the new Weinmann MEDUCORE standard defibrillator and ventilator combined; having both devices in one carrying system is a world first. Also on display will be the new Corpuls 3 slim defibrillator that is sure to raise plenty of interest. BCAS Biomed will be demonstrating the many
different mounting options for each device so whether you work in an ambulance, hospital or helicopter you can see where these devices will fit into your working environments. The company will also showcase its range of PAX bags and launch its new AED partnership with Primedic and the first class HeartSave AED range. If that wasn’t enough, BCAS is a Biomed engineering company so staff can talk to you about maintenance and servicing of your medical equipment and how the company can bring down these costs and ensure you remain compliant with all current legislation. www.bcasbiomed.co.uk
Visit BCAS Biomed on Stand 22 in Hall 2.
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Airwave accessories
Airwave, the leading provider of critical voice and data communications to public service organisations in Great Britain, has added the TETRAtab C Series to the Airwave Accessories Catalogue. This standalone tablet facilitates data on the move in a similar way to demountable mobile data terminals (MDTs). The C series offers users a cost-effective solution that is rugged and lightweight. The device has a hardened case, is drop and splash proof, and has improved dust resistance. This high definition touch screen tablet comes with an on-screen keyboard or handwriting feature, but can quickly flip back into a traditional laptop style QWERTY keyboard. The TETRAtab C Series comes with a number of connectivity options. Airwave has initially chosen to offer the 3G/GPRS variant and is currently considering other options such as in-built TETRA.
Rib outer with an Aramid Viscose inner layer. The Bristol Fire Hood 2 is black and incorporates a doublelayer Carbonised Fibre/Para Aramid blend. Focusing on comfort with safety, both products are superbly comfortable, providing improved fit in garments that are both breathable and wickable. Easy to put on and take off, a major element of this new design provides increased coverage to the shoulder area to reduce the risk of ‘roll up’ around the neck and when worn with a breathing apparatus mask. The flexibility of the fabrics used ensures full security in operational situations.
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Cabinet Office, in partnership with the Business Continuity Institute and Emergency Planning Society, has worked to produce the new Business Continuity for Dummies, an essential ‘survival’ guide for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Written with SMEs in mind, the guide acknowledges that smaller businesses just do not have the money, time and resources to prepare for disruptions, yet the cost of dealing with them when they do arise can be significant. The guide provides simple, and for the most part inexpensive, ‘how to’ measures to deal with difficulties ranging from being let down by one of your key suppliers all the way through to major disruptions caused by challenges such as flooding, severe weather and a pandemic influenza outbreak. www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
The risks and problems of maintaining power to a vehicle when changing the battery are well known. There are several options available to the technician but this may now be the simplest. The OBD Memory Saver from French manufacturer GYS, simply connects via the OBD port to provide a secure power supply. If necessary the powerful internal 7Ah AGM battery will maintain the vehicle’s electronic systems for many hours without the need for recharging. It comes supplied with an external mains charger for quick recharging. Though primarily designed for in workshop or roadside use a 12V DC power socket can also be used as a power supply for other devices while on the move, for example recharging of mobile phones. www.gys.fr
Fire hood
In a move to provide its customers with bespoke PPE products to complement its growing range of fire coats and trousers, Bristol has launched its own in-house design and manufactured fire hood range. Available in two styles and colours, the new range has been designed and manufactured to BS EN13911: 2004. The Bristol Fire Hood 1 is a twolayer construction using a PBI Gold®
Coffin buggy The EMS Translator Windows Phone 7 App, which has been designed by .NET application entrepreneur Brian Cronin, assists emergency medical personal in communicating with nonEnglish speaking patients in the field. The App’s intuitive features are easy to use and contain 32 sections with 324 questions broken down into colour-coded units. Its text-to-speech modular utilises Microsoft’s Translator, an online translation service located in ‘the cloud’, which allows the device to speak 15 different languages. The full version of the EMS Translator App translates internally stored questions and phrases from English to Catalan, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Swedish. The trial version will only translate from English to Russian. The Windows Phone 7 Mango version is offered for sale by Microsoft on its Windows phone website in 191 countries. E-mail: bcronin@spotteddingo.com
Ferno will launch its new Coffin Buggy, a lightweight body lifting solution, at the British Institute of Funeral Directors’ Conference in Harrogate, which takes place from 26-27 October. The Coffin Buggy has been developed for funeral directors and morticians who have long demanded a more compact and diverse answer to solve common issues associated with other lifting equipment. It features a ribbed rubber top to protect the coffin and prevent slippage, and swivel castors with double wheels for extra load bearing and to enable the buggy to run on all floor surfaces. The Coffin Buggy, which weighs just 3.5kg and can bear loads of up to 200kg, will be on show alongside Ferno’s
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Rugged notebook
The CF-19 convertible rugged notebook with reversible screen from Panasonic offers the perfect combination of durability and portability. It comes with increased computing power through its Intel® Core™ i5 3320M vPro™ Processor, tougher ruggedised standards and weighs just over 2kg. It features a bright 10.1in LCD with dual touch or touch screen and user input is possible through a variety of means – while docked in a vehicle, in tablet form or as a conventional notebook. http://business.panasonic.eu/
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Reducing costs while saving lives – is this the ultimate Catch 22 for emergency services? Ensuring that an organisation is ready to tackle any disruption it faces head on without any impact on service to the public is no mean feat. However, unlike many other scenarios, disruption to emergency services can mean the difference between life and death. Yet despite what is at stake, first responders are facing major Government-imposed cutbacks. voice come into their own. These telecoms technologies help emergency services to improve resilience by removing the reliance on location or device for inbound calls – key during times of disruption or disaster. However, the real benefit lies in the ability of the right inbound voice solution to not only ensure resilience but also to reduce OPEX – to finally bring those two seemingly opposed strategic needs together. Not such a Catch 22 after all!
Substantial cost figures, such as the estimated £469m bill for the failed FireControl project, coupled with the potential of failure, lead to the assumption that the need to reduce costs simply doesn’t go hand in hand with the need to ensure service delivery. But is this really a ‘Catch 22’ situation or are there ways to align these two strategic requirements? Shared services schemes Emergency services leaders need to take a step back and focus on the key deliverables. They also need to consider the possibility of working together across departments and locations through shared services schemes. This will help them save money and move forward to deliver the best, most costeffective services possible. However for this to be successful, a number of things have to take place. Emergency services leaders will have to start working more collaboratively, especially across departments who offer complementary services, to find ways to deliver more effective services at reduced cost. For example, most emergency services will have a secondary control room. It will be fully equipped and ready to use in the event that the primary control room is unable to function. However, in most cases, this additional room will never be utilised. In order to save costs, it is logical to remove the necessity of this room, which in turn will release the costs associated. This could be an opportunity for first responders to share services with neighbouring forces, such as a police station or an ambulance service. These leaders will also have to start thinking about what critical services are being supplied to them as the emergency services in order to maintain day-to-day operations. They will have to figure out which services can be shared, what technologies they need to make them more resilient and whether their current suppliers can offer them the solutions they need. In doing this they will quickly become aware of the areas that their current operational plans do not cover and what they need to implement to make things work. Of course, resilient and cost-effective service delivery goes beyond a mind shift and a different way of looking at things, it goes right to the core of emergency services’ ability to deliver through the use of technology. It is a key consideration when it comes to saving costs. And I would go as far to say that it is potentially where the biggest cost savings could be made – by evaluating how communications networks are set up. Emergency service organisations and leaders need to make sure they have rock solid call networks in place – ones that not only protect data and systems but also ensure the delivery of calls from the PSTN are protected against potential single points of failure. This is where solutions like cloud-based inbound
“The merger of the two control centres has created a more resilient and cost-effective service.” Cost savings in Cambridgeshire In this regard we have an excellent example of cost savings in Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, which merged its 999 response centre with Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. The merger, which saves an estimated £400,000 a year, made sense on economic grounds, but also made it more imperative than ever to ensure there was no interruption to the single emergency calls service covering both counties. The Combined Fire Control is based at Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. Before the merger took place, the existing control at Cambridgeshire had a divert procedure for unanswered 999 calls: if there were no answer from the primary line they would be automatically re-routed to a secondary number in the same centre. If within two minutes there were still no response, calls would be passed to a ‘buddy’ brigade. While this was resilient, the technology behind it was very complex. It meant that if they needed to relocate to their secondary control, it was a challenge to carry out the quickly needed changes. The implementation of a telephony solution, designed to ensure resilience and business continuity in both regions, is able to support the new combined fire control room. An upgrade from the legacy Huntingdon analogue system to a digital platform opened up the possibility of using a voice continuity service that enables virtually instant call re-routing in the cloud. The service also ensures that emergency services can stay operational through almost any level of disruption. The most striking outcome is the simplicity of redirecting phone lines at the centre, which can now be done in just a couple of seconds. Using the telephony solution, call-forwarding plans can be accessed with a single call. While that’s going on, the number the buddy brigade calls to speak to the
Huntingdon centre automatically diverts to a mobile phone that control operators carry with them on the 15-minute trip to the secondary control centre. The switch from analogue to digital at Huntingdon also meant that the Combined Fire Control was able to take advantage of a service that automatically passes on information about the caller’s location to the emergency service taking the call. At the same time, additional hardware was also installed to ensure that 999 calls would still get through to the centre even if the Huntingdon telephone exchange were affected by an incident. As such, the merger of the two control centres has created a more resilient and cost-effective service. The inbound telephony service, coupled with other resilience mechanisms, now means that Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is as disaster-proof as it’s possible to be. Benefits for all emergency services The Cambridgeshire and Suffolk fire and rescue service partnership proves that it is possible for IT-based projects to succeed, save money, enhance resilience and ensure service delivery. And it’s not just limited to the fire and rescue service. Across the UK, the benefits of implementing similar technology into all emergency services outweigh the challenges. For instance, multiple counties can rationalise their control rooms or share their services with other ‘like’ departments. The next logical step would then be to integrate the remaining emergency service, be it the police or ambulance, into these pre-created consolidated control rooms, within each county. While I concede that improved business continuity and cost cutting are not terms often used together, the merger proves that this can change. Within the emergency services, technology, specifically inbound voice solutions, can play an important role in ensuring that the required service delivery models are met. Such solutions don’t have to cost the earth – and if departments can find and implement the right voice solution for them, they can save money in the long run. Having the right voice solution in place, combined with the right shared services and business continuity plans, allows emergency services to overcome any breaks in business as usual. Emergency services also become more engaging, all in the knowledge they can ensure that first responder services are up and running at all times – all while saving significant amounts of money. www.resilientplc.com
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Author: Andrew Bale, CEO, Resilient Networks