The UK fire service’s main industry and networking exhibition and conferenceFire and Rescue 2010 took place on 29-30 June 2010 at Harrogate International Centre. If you missed it, you can check out some of the highlights of the event including: Fire Minister Bob Neill announced a spending and operational review of the fire and rescue service A fire service initiative resulting in a 75% reduction in school fires The launch of a 3D virtual reality incident training programme A demonstration of a firefighting aerosol suppression device Read our post show press release for a full summary of Fire & Rescue 2010. Visitors also attended free seminar sessions covering key areas such as false alarm solutions for HMOs and schools, the use of lifts in emergency evacuations, fighting compartment fires with water mist and using compact fire response vehicles. Officially endorsed by CFOA, the FPA and IFE, Fire and Rescue 2010 provided fire and rescue professionals with a focused opportunity to see and test products and services and network with colleagues from around the UK.
Co-ordinated in association with CFOA’s strategic directors the free seminars will take place in a purpose built seminar theatre on the exhibition floor. Key areas will include operational and human resources issues currently being addressed by CFOA. The presentations represent excellent opportunities for fire and rescue service personnel to hear the latest information on strategies currently being implemented. If you are interesting in exhibiting at FIRE & RESCUE 2010 contact the sales team now for more information.
Recycle for The Fire Fighters Charity Bring along your old clothes, textiles and shoes to FIRE & RESCUE 2010 and recycle them in the clothing banks provided to raise funds for The Fire Fighters Charity. For every ton collected, the Charity will receive 20% of the value.
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UK fire and rescue services including North Yorkshire, Humberside, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Hampshire, Shropshire, Hertfordshire, Merseyside and Lancashire, will be hosting a range of free seminars based on successful operational and fire safety initiatives. In addition CFOA will be presenting a seminar on the development of the National Resilience Board and maintaining the National Resilience Assurance Team on behalf of CLG. Highlights will also include Humberside presenting on a successfully implemented road safety initiative and Shropshire explaining the benefits of an exchange programme with emergency services in Europe.
The UK’s leading fire and rescue suppliers will be exhibiting and demonstrating products and guidance on a purpose built display area which includes a fully equipped seminar area. The free seminar programme will include sessions on: 
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