EST OCT 2012 - PREVIEW

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

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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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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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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.

www.yamaha-motor.eu

www.autosock.co.uk

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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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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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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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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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.

www.ipls.org.uk

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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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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A multi-agency approach to learning

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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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.

www.simulaids.eu.com

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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