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The Emergency Services Show offers the perfect opportunity for fire and rescue professionals to see and handle the latest kit while sharing experiences and exchanging best practices with the entire UK emergency services community. Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 21-22 September, the event showcases how technology and innovation are transforming emergency response for all blue light services and first responders. More than 450 exhibitors will showcase the latest innovations, extensive learning opportunities will be on offer in over 80 free CPD accredited seminar sessions and visitors can see the skill in action as fire and rescue teams from across the UK compete in Extrication and Trauma Challenges. Extensive learning opportunities The Emerging Technologies Theatre will showcase how fire and rescue services can manage and leverage technology more efficiently and effectively. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service will run immersive VR training exercises. Paul Christensen, Senior Advisor to the National Fire Chiefs Council, and Professor at Newcastle University will examine the risks of RTC EVs to first responders. How the IoT is improving domestic fire safety is the subject of a session presented by Aico UK. Sessions will also examine the impact of the record-breaking summer temperatures In the Lessons Learnt Theatre experiences of, and responses to, the real-life UK and International incidents and emergencies will be shared, ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic to the Grenfell Tower fire and the Manchester Arena bombing. Representatives from FIRE AID, The National Fire Chiefs Council and the FIA will discuss their collaboration to support fire and emergency services in Ukraine. Sessions will also examine the impact of the record-breaking summer temperatures. Digital support platforms The popular Health & Wellbeing Theatre will address the physical and mental health of firefighters. A panel of first responders and experts will share their expertise of mental wellness, health and nutrition, workforce diversity, equality and inclusion, and the latest digital support platforms, whilst providing key practical takeaways. New for 2022, the First Responder Theatre aims to improve collaboration between the emergency services and security industries and is themed around the actions necessary to optimize emergency services response. With topics including the Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018 and Martyn's Law, security associations will be presenting key findings and strategies meant to strengthen the relationship between the two sectors. Body-Worn cameras Allison Transmission will showcase its latest electrified propulsion systems Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the technology and experience how the latest innovations can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the operational response. New technology on display will include emergency vehicles of every type, satellite communications, GIS and mapping technologies, UAVs/drones, ruggedized computers, tablets and phones, data management and security, wearable tech, body-worn cameras, connectivity solutions, the latest medical equipment, protective fabrics, firefighting equipment, and rescue tools. Emergency One, Rosenbauer, Terberg, and Volvo Trucks are among the manufacturers bringing their latest fire appliances to the show. Emergency One will be showing its new fully electric fire vehicle, the E1 EV0 fire appliance, built for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Allison Transmission will showcase its latest electrified propulsion systems. Aerial ladder platform Angloco will demonstrate its aerial ladder platform and other fire fighting vehicles in the Outside Area Angloco will demonstrate its aerial ladder platform and other fire fighting vehicles in the Outside Area. Other vehicle suppliers at the show include Ford Motor Company, Venari, Mercedes Benz Trucks, and Volvo Trucks as well as chassis manufacturers and specialist vehicle converters. The Extrication and Trauma Challenges return as an interactive experience for participants and visitors. Hosted by West Midlands Fire Service, the challenges showcase the latest rescue technology and trauma response equipment in action. In the Trauma Challenge, teams of two will experience visual and audio inputs from a trauma scenario that has been set up and filmed especially, in an ‘immersive’ tent. In the Extrication Challenge, competing teams from across the country will perform extractions from a series of realistic RTC scenarios featuring heavy and complex damage. Both challenges will be judged on best safe working practices, command and control, safety and scene assessment, professional pre-hospital care, and expert use of rescue equipment.

AudioLINK+ is now faster, quieter, and more reliable than ever before. The second iteration of Aico’s award-winning AudioLINK technology makes it easy to access real-time data from alarms via the free AudioLINK+ app. AudioLINK+ AudioLINK+ extracts the same data as AudioLINK, but does this quicker and quieter than before to reduce disturbance and does not affect any other functionality of alarms. With the average time to take a report taking between 4-7 seconds, AudioLINK+ technology makes getting real-time data from Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms more efficient – saving time, money and lives. The AudioLINK+ App is backwards compatible, meaning AudioLINK alarms currently installed do not need to be replaced to utilize the new technology and will work with the new version of the app. However, users will need to update to the latest version of the app to download reports from any AudioLINK+ alarms installed within their properties. AudioLINK+ App The App generates a simple to read color-coded report, giving information on a range of alarm data The App generates a simple to read color-coded report, giving information on a range of alarm data, including alarm activations, sensor status, alarm testing information, battery and back up cell status, recorded Carbon Monoxide (CO) levels within CO alarms, and advice on dust contamination levels within the 3000 series alarms. All of this information can be emailed directly from the phone or tablet, to one or multiple addresses, being sent as a PDF report for the property or exported as a .csv file for simple integration with housing management and maintenance systems. Additional information can be added to the report to help link it to a specific alarm and to communicate important and helpful information. AudioLINK+ data extraction technology There is no change in the pricing of alarms sold by Aico, just an improvement in the technology offered within the alarms. AudioLINK+ data extraction technology is built-in to all Aico’s Carbon Monoxide alarms, such as the Ei208 and the entire 3000 series alarm range.

With 20 exhibitors and 180 delegates, FIM Expo offered an excellent opportunity for networking and conversations with individuals from all sectors of the fire industry. This event's exhibitors were: Advanced - Emergency Lighting, Advanced, Aico, Apollo, C-Tech, Drax360, Eurotech Fire Sytems, FFE Group, Everlux, Fireco, Firepro, Global Fire Equipment, Hochiki, Honeywell Morely, Hyfire, Kentec, Nittan UK, Tio Fire Safety, Vimpex, Wagner. Meeting influential people In addition to this, it was fantastic to welcome the next generation of fire professionals, Robin Hamill brought along 25 students from South Eastern Regional College (SERC) giving them an opportunity to meet influential people in the fire industry. This gave these students the perfect opportunity to gain a greater understanding These students combine their studies with part-time work in the fire industry. Ian Moore gave these students a speech on what the FIA is and what it does for the industry they are just starting out in. This gave these students the perfect opportunity to gain a greater understanding of how the industry works and grow their knowledge of all the sectors encompassed within it. As well as the exhibition itself, the FIA also provided its unrivaled training for a significant number of delegates offering BS 5839-1 Unit 1 and 2. Continuing business development Furthermore, throughout the duration of the FIM Expo event, a range of seminars on continuing business development was delivered, they had the FIA giving guidance on BS 7273 parts 4 and 6, Advanced detailing the best route to compliance for emergency lighting, Aico delivering information on domestic alarm technology, FFE discussing the use of flame detection in compliance with BS 5839 parts 1 and 6, Hochiki explaining BS 5839 parts 1 and 6, and Apollo delivering the final session on FAQ’s about EN54-23. This gave those in attendance an opportunity to expand their knowledge and learn from some of the best in the industry. It was a pleasure to welcome so many familiar faces as well as lots of new ones. They are thoroughly looking forward to the next one and are excited to consult with the exhibitors and delegates on what went well and what can be improved for future events. Experts delivering presentations It was encouraging to be welcomed to the FIM Expo being held in the Titanic Building in Belfast" Here is what Robin Hammil and Chris Patterson lecturers at the South Eastern Regional College (SERC) had to say: “It was encouraging to be welcomed to the FIM Expo being held in the Titanic Building in Belfast by the Fire Industry Association. The event was very well organized with exhibitor’s showcasing their products and industry experts delivering presentations to enhance the knowledge and understanding of complex aspects of legislation and current clauses of the various British/European Industry Standards.” The presence of the largest Fire Trade Association in the UK hosting an event in Northern Ireland demonstrates their commitment to promoting professionalism in the Northern Ireland Fire Industry and showcased opportunities for school leavers and others to forge a career in the Fire Industry. Attending similar events “The students and lecturers from South Eastern Regional College (SERC) who attended the event found the uplifting experience beneficial to their learning experience and would relish the opportunity to attend similar events in the near future.” These types of events are a great way to promote the Fire Industry’s profile" “These types of events are a great way to promote the Fire Industry’s profile especially when the largest Fire Trade Association in the UK are engaged in the organization and delivery of the event and ensures people take notice.” Protecting local communities “If the FIA would support an event in Northern Ireland aimed at school leavers it would enhance the professionalism and reputation of the Fire Industry providing awareness, guidance, and expertise for those considering their careers.” “SERC are keen to engage and work alongside the FIA and other industry experts to support events such as the FIM Expo that help develop and support a platform that encourages those interested in a career. This is a fantastic industry that provides many opportunities including a career path offering immense job satisfaction which supports and protects local communities at the same time.”