This year, The Emergency Services Show introduces the Protecting the Protectors Stage sponsored by Texport, a new CPD-accredited platform focused on the safety, wellbeing, and resilience of those on the frontline. In partnership with the College of Policing, National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), Emergency Planning Society, and British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF).

Protecting the protectors Stage

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FOCUSED CONTENT THEMES

Learning from Public Disorder

In partnership with the College of Policing, explore how the experiences of the 2024 riots are shaping frontline protection. Sessions cover equipment effectiveness, officer wellbeing, and structured debriefing to drive future improvements.

Managing Contaminants and Toxic Environments

Led by the NFCC, this block explores strategies and innovations to protect personnel from harmful exposures. From firegrounds to hazardous scenes, learn how to build safer practices and greater awareness across services.

Building Resilient Response Plans

With the Emergency Planning Society, discover how collaborative, multi-agency planning strengthens emergency response. These sessions highlight the systems and foresight that support responders during critical incidents.

Ensuring Safety Through Standards

Delivered by the BSIF, this content focuses on specifying, procuring, and using protective equipment that performs under pressure. Understand how robust standards ensure confidence and safety for frontline teams.
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2025 Content Agenda

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10:00
  1. Protecting the Protectors Stage Sponsored by Texport
    55 mins
    Last year’s riots shocked us all as violence spread across the country, triggered by the murder of three young girls in Southport. In the first of our panels hosted by the College of Policing we look …
11:00
  1. Protecting the Protectors Stage Sponsored by Texport
    55 mins
    Looking after our first responders is critical – before, during and after incidents – so when there are prolonged incidents like the summer riots, how do emergency services make sure that wellbeing is …
12:00
  1. Protecting the Protectors Stage Sponsored by Texport
    50 mins
    In this third session from the College of Policing, we look at debriefing and learning to show how the experience of public disorder that spread across the country has driven improvements to keep the …
13:00
  1. Protecting the Protectors Stage Sponsored by Texport
    45 mins
    In an exciting panel discussion, experts from TEXPORT and Hunter Apparel Solutions will shed light on the different requirements and challenges across firefighting sectors. The discussion will focus o …
14:00
  1. Protecting the Protectors Stage Sponsored by Texport
    45 mins
    In this first session from the NFCC, we are delighted to be joined by CFO Peter Arnevall who will lead a discussion on the approach taken by the Stockholm Fire Brigade regarding contaminants. It’s a v …
14:50
  1. Protecting the Protectors Stage Sponsored by Texport
    45 mins
    The clean cab concept is not new to fire and rescue services, so it makes sense to expand the approach to embrace all vehicles used by firefighters when thinking about reducing exposure to contaminant …
15:40
  1. Protecting the Protectors Stage Sponsored by Texport
    50 mins
    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 …
10:00
  1. Protecting the Protectors Stage Sponsored by Texport
    55 mins
    For the first of three sessions hosted by The Emergency Planning Society, a panel of experts will explore the critical role of communication in fostering trust, collaboration, and empowerment. Discuss …
11:00
  1. Protecting the Protectors Stage Sponsored by Texport
    55 mins
    This session explores the UK’s national resilience capability, the case for a defence-oriented posture, and the growing need for skilled emergency planners. The panel will discuss talent pipelines, in …
12:00
  1. Protecting the Protectors Stage Sponsored by Texport
    50 mins
    In this final morning panel, experts will explore how the UK can strengthen resilience in the face of complex and evolving threats. Drawing on real-world experience, emerging best practices, and the g …
13:00
  1. Protecting the Protectors Stage Sponsored by Texport
    45 mins
    This September sees the launch of BS 30417: Provision of Inclusive PPE – Guide, a new British Standard offering practical guidance on designing, selecting, and providing inclusive PPE and workwear. Ce …
13:55
  1. Protecting the Protectors Stage Sponsored by Texport
    50 mins
    Tender specifications are critical to securing the right products that deliver the quality and performance your teams need. Too often, specifications are limited or rely on outdated standards. This pa …
14:50
  1. Protecting the Protectors Stage Sponsored by Texport
    45 mins
    Evaluating tender submissions is a complex process involving multiple stakeholders and subject matter experts. With fewer technical product specialists in the public sector, how can procurement teams …