NFCC

FEU Council meeting 5-7 June 2024 Birmingham/UK
2024-06-05 14:00 - 2024-06-10 17:00 (Europe/London)
Dear delegates, guests and partners,
Welcome to Birmingham!

Registration Form

Please fill the registration form here to confirm your attendance. Please note this event is for invitees only – please only complete the form if you have received an invite from FEU.
https://forms.office.com/e/93VTNqQ8kg

Hotel

The official conference hotel is The Clayton Hotel, Albert St, Birmingham B5 5JE.
The hotel has provided discount for booking for our event attendees. The cost is £164 single occ and £179 double occ per room per night inclusive of tax and breakfast.
To book please email reservations.birmingham@claytonhotels.com or call +44 121 726 3200 and provide them with the below information:

Let them know you attend the FEU Council meeting / Midlands Fire Service event
Dates of stay
Full name, email address, mobile number

Please note this rate will only be available for booking until 5th April.
OR
A budget option for accommodation should you not wish to stay at The Clayton is the Premier Inn, located next to the Clayton Hotel. You can book for this hotel at this link Birmingham City Centre (Exchange Square) hotel | Premier Inn They will offer the best rate via their website at the time of booking. Please ensure you choose Exchange Square Hotel as there are many Premier Inn Hotels in Birmingham City Centre. For Premier Inn bookings you will need to book breakfast separately.

Ways to get to The Clayton Hotel from Birmingham International Airport

By Taxi service and Uber: The Airport Rank is located just outside the terminal building. No booking is required, go straight to the taxi rank. A customer services representative is available at the taxi rank to assist passengers with their journey. You may also use Uber, which are usually cheaper than a taxi.
By train: Take the free monorail from the airport terminal to Birmingham International Train Station. From here you can take the train to Birmingham New Street Station, approximately a 10 minute train journey.
By Bus: The 900 Airport Link runs between the airport terminals and the city centre every 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes during the evenings and on Saturdays.

Check-in at FEU desk

FEU desk will be situated at The Clayton Hotel lobby. Check-in time is from 2pm till 5pm Wednesday 5th June. If you are not arriving on Wednesday you can also check in at the conference venue on the morning of 6th June.
5. Arrival and welcome get-together – Wednesday 5th June
For those arriving on Wednesday there will be an evening welcome reception at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, Millennium Point, Birmingham, B4 7XG. From 6.30pm.
A guide from NFCC will meet you at the reception at 6.30pm to escort you. Food and drinks are included.
Dress code: Formal business.

AGENDA ITEMS DAY 1 (agenda will follow soon)

Thursday, 6th June
9am – 12.30pm Formal business and leaderships items.
1.30pm – 5pm Seminar on Violence of First Responders, especially Firefighters
Location: Thinktank, Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG. A short 5 minute walk from The Clayton Hotel, or a short taxi ride.
A guide from NFCC will meet you at the reception at 8.30am to escort you.
Dress code: Business casual.

Dinner Thursday night – 6th June

Dinner will take place at West Midlands Fire Service Headquarters, 99 Vauxhall Road, Birmingham, B7 4HW. A short 10-15 minute walk from The Clayton Hotel, or a short taxi ride.
A guide from West Midlands Fire Service will meet you at the HQ reception at 7pm to escort you. Food and drinks are included.
Dress code: Casual.

AGENDA ITEMS DAY 2 (agenda will follow soon)

Friday 7th June: 9am – 5pm
Location: Thinktank, Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG.. A short 5 minute walk from The Clayton Hotel, or a short taxi ride.
A guide from NFCC will meet you at the HQ reception at 8.30am to escort you.
Dress code: Business casual.

Dinner Friday evening – 7th June

The official program ends Friday afternoon, but for those with staying on we will host a dinner on Friday evening from 7-9pm. Details of the restaurant will be posted here soon but it will be close to the conference hotel.
Dress code: Casual

Partners program

The partners are, as always, very welcome in Birmingham, and there will be a partly arranged program for them, during half the days Thursday and Friday (approx. 10am – 2pm). The rest of the time is free to enjoy Birmingham, which we hope the partners will do, as we are staying right in the city centre.
The costs for the partners (such as transport, entry fees, lunches etc.) is paid for individually. Please be informed that price for the Partners Program is approx. £100 – please indicate on the attendance form if your partner would like to join and we will provide the information in due course on the activities.

Contact information

Please do not hesitate to contact the FEU Secretariat if you have questions regarding the agenda: info@f-e-u.org
Please contact Hollie Tell if you have questions regarding your stay in Birmingham:
Hollie.Tell@nfcc.org.uk
Important Travel Information
All Travellers to the UK need a passport (an id card is not accepted for travel). Passports must be valid for the whole period that you will be in the UK.
Sponsors and Exhibitors
Information on sponsorship and exhibiting at the event can be found here: Sponsorship package – FEU Council Meeting.
If you would like to discuss attendance please email the team at events@nfcc.org.uk

NFCC PPE Conference 2024
2024-05-13 09:30 - 2024-05-14 15:30 | Whittlebury Park, Whittlebury, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8WP, United Kingdom
This year’s NFCC PPE Conference comes at a pivotal time for firefighting PPE as two national PPE contract arrangements shortly come to the end of their life. As a result, a significant number of Fire and Rescue Services will be looking to access new arrangements for the provision and care of firefighting PPE whilst seeking to address the many challenges facing PPE and the wider concerns surrounding fire contaminants.
The conference will bring together senior leaders, PPE managers and procurement colleagues from across the sector to openly discuss the challenges, listen to informative research outcomes and hear from experts about new and emerging developments. Conference will also update on the current progress of the National Firefighters PPE project which will look to establish accessible contracts for all Fire and Rescue Services across the sector with modern fit for purpose PPE drawing upon all the latest research, development and thinking.
A draft agenda for the conference is now available to view here (Please note the draft agenda is subject to change). The event will begin at 10am on 13th and conclude by 3.30pm on 14th.
If you would like to discuss attendance please email the team at events@nfcc.org.uk

Important Information: Please do not book tickets that state ‘Bookable by NFCC Staff only’ – these tickets are for speakers and can only be booked by the NFCC events team. If you book this option you may be charged an additional admin fee to correct the booking.
Bookings can be made via credit card or invoice with a PO number. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact events@nfcc.org.uk
Delegates – within 7 working days of the event no refunds can be provided.
Exhibitors – within 7 working days of the event no refunds for accommodation can be provided.
We are unable to accept stand cancellations within 21 workings days of the event.

NFCC Spring Conference 2024
2024-04-22 11:30 - 2024-04-23 17:00 | Leicester Marriott Hotel, Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1SW, United Kingdom
NFCC Spring Conference: Shaping the Future
Annual Spring Conference for NFCC Individual Members.
Our annual Spring Conference for senior leaders is taking place on 22nd and 23rd April at the Leicester Marriott. The full agenda can be found here: Spring Conference Agenda.
As we move into a year of change, with national, international and our own internal NFCC Chair elections we are delighted to be joined by a fantastic line-up of speakers over the two days as follows:

Jaee Samant, Director General of Public Safety at the Home Office
Zoe Wilkinson, Deputy Director of Fire Safety at the Home Office talking to senior leaders about Minimum Service Levels
Sal Naseem, Policing and Inclusive Culture Expert
Shadow Fire Minister Alex Norris MP (TBC)
HMI Andy Cooke talking about the latest State of Fire report and HMICFRS priorities

The conference will follow our usual format beginning with refreshments and networking at 11.30 on 22nd. The conference will take place from 1pm on 22nd and we will close with lunch on 23rd. This year we are delighted to confirm that at the networking dinner on the evening of 22nd, we will be celebrating the success of everything apprenticeships with our national apprenticeship awards – details below.
National Apprenticeship Awards 2024

We are delighted to be hosting the National Fire & Rescue Apprenticeship Awards at our Members Spring Conference dinner on 22nd April. The awards recognise and celebrate the achievements and contributions of apprentices, employers, and training providers.
There are 6 awards that you can nominate for as follows:
Apprentice of the Year:
– Non Operational Apprentice of the Year
– Operational Apprentice of the Year
Apprenticeship Provider of the Year: Recognising outstanding data and overall performance, Innovative Training Delivery
Excellence in Apprenticeship Support: Recognising an outstanding team or individual committed to providing the best support for their apprentices.
Inclusion Champion Award: Individual recognised for their commitment to improve Diversity, Culture and Inclusion in Fire Sector Apprenticeships
Outstanding Apprenticeship Project: Projects that have made a significant impact on the community, sustainability or charity
Apprenticeship Champion Award: The nomination will come from a colleague or contact who recognises their ‘champion’ credentials. The nominator will be required to write a short application, explaining why they think the individual is an ‘Apprenticeship Champion’.
The judges are looking for strong advocates of apprenticeships who showcase how they proactively go beyond their normal duties to promote apprenticeships as an excellent career route and a way to boost business success.
Application

Please use the form HERE https://forms.office.com/e/ZZMREmay21 to submit your application. The deadline is strictly 22nd March at 5pm.

Please use one form per nomination you are welcome to make multiple nominations.

Shortlisted nominees will be notified by 5th April and will have the opportunity to book tickets to the Awards dinner on 22nd April where winners will be announced.

Sponsors and Exhibitors
Information on sponsorship and exhibiting at the event can be found here. If you would like to discuss attendance please email the team at events@nfcc.org.uk.

www.necsws.com
Important Information: Please do not book tickets that state ‘Bookable by NFCC Staff only’ – these tickets are for speakers and can only be booked by the NFCC events team. If you book this option you may be charged an additional admin fee to correct the booking.
Bookings can be made via credit card or invoice with a PO number. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact events@nfcc.org.uk
Delegates – within 7 working days of the event no refunds can be provided.
Exhibitors – within 7 working days of the event no refunds for accommodation can be provided.
We are unable to accept stand cancellations within 21 workings days of the event.

NFCC Operational Response Conference
2024-02-26 11:30 - 2024-02-27 14:00 | Chesford Grange Hotel, Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2LD, United Kingdom
We are delighted to confirm NFCC will be holding a 2 day conference on 26th and 27th February in Warwickshire.
The conference will primarily focus on guidance we provide to Fire and Rescue Services and wider members on Operational Response and Fire Control and over the two days the following sessions will be covered:

The outcome of the NFCC Operational Guidance review – why the review took place, the revised processes and the benefits.
Our Operations Committee business plan, a look ahead to the key priorities.
Fire Control Guidance project session
The role of the NFCC Implementation Team and how to utilise the team to get the most from our guidance for your FRS.
The Manchester Arena Inquiry – 2 hour, 8 minutes – our story, our learning from GMC plus update on recommendations including JESIP.
National Organisational learning – The importance of sharing and the benefits it brings to your service.
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry – reflections on progress to date and a look forward.

The full conference agenda is available here: Operational Response Conference Agenda Draft
Tickets prices are inclusive of VAT.
Sponsors and Exhibitors
Information on sponsorship and exhibiting at the event can be found here.

FireFit 2023
2023-11-20 11:00 - 2023-11-21 14:00 | Hilton at St Georges Park, Newborough Road, Staffordshire, DE13 9PD, United Kingdom
Annual conference for anyone with an interest in health, wellbeing and fitness within the Fire Service.
The full agenda can be seen below with a fantastic line up of speakers and subjects.
FireFit 2023 Draft Agenda (2)
If you would like to sponsor or exhibit at FireFit you can view the options here Sponsorship and Exhibition packages – FireFit 2023 and booked via the link below
Tickets are available for purchase here: Book Tickets

NFCC Prevention & Protection Conference 2023
2023-11-14 - 2023-11-15 | Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands Airport, Herald way, Derby, DE74 2tz, United Kingdom
NFCC Prevention and Protection Conference
14th – 15th November 2023, Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands Airport
We are delighted to confirm this years Prevention and Protection Conference will take place on 14th and 15th November.
Following previous years formats the event will begin with registration and networking at 11.30 am on 14th with the conference sessions starting at 1pm. This year we will see opening and closing sessions each day for all delegates and in between those sessions there will be breakout sessions focussing specifically on prevention and protection topics separately.
The agenda will be released soon but will feature the following subjects:
• BSR what have we learned since October
• StayWise Implementation Toolkit
• FSO Guidance programme
• Home Fire Safety visits – our tools to support best practice
• Remediation enforcement
• The role and work in the Prevention Regional groups
• Safeguarding
• Enforcement review
• 7 Steps to Preventing Smoking-Related Fires
• Protection Uplift fund
• Road Safety
• PRU Peer Review – How can we support you?
• Serious Violence Duty
• Emerging Technology: e-bikes and e-scooters
• Implementing NFCC Products to support service delivery
Celebrating Prevention and Protection Awards 2023
For 2023, we will be hosting the Celebrating NFCC Prevention and Protection Awards which recognises and celebrates the achievements of prevention and protection activity in Fire and
Rescue Services.
The presentation of the awards will take place during the networking dinner on the 14th November, where winners will be announced on the night. By nominating an individual or team, you will be supporting their skills, dedication and commitment whilst also helping to raise the profile of prevention and protection work.
Make sure you register your attendance for the conference to be part of the night.
How to nominate?
Full information on the award categories and nomination can be found in our awards document available here: Celebrating Prevention and Protection Awards 2023
The best way to enter is via our online nomination entry form found here.
Places are limited to you are advised to book asap using the book now button on right of this page.
Suppliers to the sector
We will be holding a mini exhibition alongside the conference in the refreshment area for suppliers to the sector who would like to promote their products and brand. The stands are a table top space and you are required to bring any promotional materials with you. The cost of the stand incudes attendance on both days for two company representatives and 2 places at the networking dinner. Please ensure that if you book a stand you also select the Exhibitor Stand and Dinner Attendance ticket and enter the names of those attending.

Book tickets
