Co-located with The Emergency Tech Show

ESS 2025 Content Programme

Leadership and culture in fire: learning from the inside out

18 Sep 2025
People & Skills Stage
Fire
In this insightful panel, learn how to navigate cultural transformation in a session that goes beyond theory bringing the conversation back to those leading change on the ground. This session featuring the experience of two different fire and rescue services, is a must for anyone looking to understand how behavioural based leadership and culture change can take root in operational, high-stakes environments and how to create lasting, authentic impact.
Speakers
Kay Shelley
Kay Shelley, Head of Learning and Development - Essex Fire and Rescue Service
Kate Thomas
Kate Thomas, Deputy Head of Communications - NHS Blood and Transport Service
Colin Wright
Colin Wright, Group Manager for Learning and Development - Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service