Managing the risk from contaminants

17 Sep 2025
Protecting the Protectors Stage Sponsored by Texport
Fire
Having looked at practice in Sweden and at how to keep vehicles clean, we conclude our afternoon looking by looking at the risk from contaminants in all aspects of firefighter activity. The panel will discuss how to minimise risk, whether that’s on the fireground or back at the fire station, as all services grapple with the problem of keeping exposure risk as low as reasonably practicable.
Chairperson
Luke Gazzard
Luke Gazzard, Assistant Chief Fire Officer - Avon Fire and Rescue Service
Speakers
Peter Arnevall
Peter Arnevall, Chief Fire Office - Greater Stockholm Fire Department
John Ashton
John Ashton, Watch Commander - West Midlands Fire Service
John Asher
John Asher, Watch Manager - West Midlands Fire Service