NFCC

NFCC Protection Conference 2026
2026-03-03 11:30 - 2026-03-04 14:00 (Europe/London) | Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bridge Foot, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6YR, United Kingdom
NFCC Protection Conference
3rd – 4th March
We are delighted to confirm that our next Protection Conference will take place on 3rd and 4th March in Stratford-upon-Avon.
A draft agenda is now available here.
If you know of people in your organisation who have never attended an NFCC event and would benefit from attendance, please pass the information on.
Suppliers to the sector
We will be offering the opportunity for suppliers to the sector to promote their products and brand alongside the conference. Information on event sponsorship and exhibiting can be found here.
For further information please contact the events team on events@nfcc.org.uk.
Cancellation
Delegates – within 7 working days of the event no refunds can be provided.
Exhibitors – We are unable to accept stand cancellations within 21 workings days of the event.
With thanks to our sponsors

NFCC Apprenticeship Awards 2026
2026-03-12 18:00 - 23:30 | The Burlington Hotel, Birmingham, Burlington Arcade, 126 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4JQ, United Kingdom
We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the National Fire & Rescue Apprenticeship Awards 2026.
The Awards will take place at The Burlington Hotel, Birmingham, on Thursday 12 March 2026.
These awards celebrate the outstanding achievements, commitment, and impact of apprentices, employers, and training providers across the Fire and Rescue Sector.
Award Categories
There are seven award categories open for nomination:

Non-Operational Apprentice of the Year
Operational Apprentice of the Year (Nominees must be current apprentices or have completed their apprenticeship in 2025)
Apprenticeship Provider of the Year
Excellence in Apprenticeship Support
Inclusion Champion Award
Outstanding Apprenticeship Achievement Award
Apprenticeship Champion Award

Shortlisting & Awards Dinner
Shortlisted nominees will be notified by 9 February 2026 and will then have the opportunity to book tickets for the Awards Dinner in Birmingham, where winners will be announced.
We encourage you to recognise and celebrate the individuals, teams, and organisations who go above and beyond to support and deliver high-quality apprenticeships within the Fire and Rescue Sector.
Thank you for your continued commitment to developing apprentices and shaping the future of our profession.
Sponsorship packages
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
Cancellation
Delegates – within 7 working days of the event no refunds can be provided.
Exhibitors – We are unable to accept stand cancellations within 21 workings days of the event.

With thanks to our Awards Dinner Sponsor

Thanks to our Drinks Reception Sponsor

NFCC Safeguarding Conference
2026-03-18 08:30 - 17:00 | IET Birmingham, Austin Court, 80 Cambridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2NP, United Kingdom
We are delighted to announce our inaugural NFCC Safeguarding Conference, taking place at the IET Birmingham, Austin Court on 18th March.
This is a one day conference aimed at Chief Fire Officers and those with Strategic Safeguarding responsibility within Fire and Rescue Service alongside key partners. This important event will drive positive change and strengthen our Safeguarding system. An opportunity to help advance the safeguarding agenda, share learning and reinforce our collective responsibilities.
A draft agenda is available here.
If you know of people in your organisation who have never attended an NFCC event and would benefit from attendance, please pass the information on.
Booking Details: Please note that tickets will only be available for the conference itself, we will not be offering accommodation. Delegates will be responsible for sourcing their own accommodation and there are lots of options to suit all budgets nearby to IET Birmingham, Austin Court. The venue postcode is B1 2NP to assist with finding accommodation.
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.
Suppliers to the sector
We will be offering the opportunity for suppliers to the sector to promote their products and brand alongside the conference. Information on event sponsorship and exhibiting can be found here.
For further information please contact the events team on events@nfcc.org.uk.
Cancellation
Delegates – within 7 working days of the event no refunds can be provided.
Exhibitors – We are unable to accept stand cancellations within 21 workings days of the event.

NFCC PPE Conference 2026
2026-05-12 09:30 - 2026-05-13 15:30 | Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bridge Foot, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6YR, United Kingdom
NFCC PPE Conference
12th – 13th May, Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon
We are delighted to confirm that our next PPE Conference will take place on the 12th and 13th May.
The event will begin with registration and networking at 9.30am on the 12th with the conference sessions starting at 10:30am. A networking dinner will take place on the evening of the 12th, and the conference will end by 3:30pm on the 13th May.
This important event will see the launch of the new National PPE supply framework and look to develop common understandings how firefighting PPE protects and how it may need to develop further from new threats such as contaminants. It is an opportunity to help advance the PPE agenda, share technical learning, and reinforce our collective commitment to firefighter safety.
A draft agenda will be available shortly.
This conference content is intended for those in Procurement, Health and Safety and Managers, within Fire and Rescue Services, but we welcome anyone with an interest in the content. If you know of people in your organisation who have never attended an NFCC event and would benefit from attendance, please pass the information on.
Any non Fire and Rescue Service staff will need to purchase a full delegate ticket at the commercial rate (this applies to individual day attendance too).
Suppliers to the sector
We will be offering the opportunity for suppliers to the sector to promote their products and brand alongside the conference. Information on event sponsorship and exhibiting is available on the link and can be booked in the ticket options.
PPE Conference Sponsor Package Information
Important Booking 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 (PO number required a minimum of five days prior to the event). Please send PO numbers and event queries to events@nfcc.org.
Cancellation
Delegates – within 7 working days of the event no refunds can be provided.
Exhibitors – We are unable to accept stand cancellations within 21 workings days of the event.
Venue Accessibility
Conference facilities are located on the ground floor of the hotel. A ramp to the hotel reception and ground floor is located at the front entrance of the hotel car park.
