Protecting the Protectors Stage

This year, The Emergency Services Show introduces the Protecting the Protectors stage, 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).

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.

2025 Content Agenda

17 Sep 2025

11:00 11:55
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Looking after our first responders when the disorder subsides

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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 12:45
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Learning and the art of debriefing once the disorder has ended

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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 …
14:00 14:50
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15:00 15:50
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13:00 13:50
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Contaminants

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12:00 12:55
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Learning and the art of debriefing once the disorder has ended

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Speakers

Dave Cook, Joint Ops Subject Matter Expert - College of Policing

Frankie Westoby, Senior Leadership Trainer - College of Policing
11:00 11:55
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Looking after our first responders when the disorder subsides

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Speakers

Andy Rhodes, Service Director - Oscar Kilo

Jenna Flanagan, Strategic Communications Lead - College of Policing
10:00 10:45
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Equipping our first responders to deal with public disorder

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18 Sep 2025

10:00 10:55
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Ensuring emergency planners have the tools to do the job

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In the first session hosted by the Emergency Planning Society, this panel will consider the wider questions around national resilience capability and the potential move to a posture of defence, rather …
10:00 10:55
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Ensuring emergency planners have the tools to do the job

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In the first session hosted by the Emergency Planning Society, this panel will consider the wider questions around national resilience capability and the potential move to a posture of defence, rather …

Speakers

Jeannie Barr, Director for Professional Standards & Learning - EPS

Stephen Arundell, Vice Chair - Emergency Planning Society

David McClory, Resilience Manager - Slough Borough Council

Beverley Griffiths, Senior Lecturer - Buckinghamshire New University
15:00 16:00
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Product evaluation through the tender process

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Evaluation of tender submissions is a complex and multi-faceted process which brings together stakeholders and subject matter experts from across the organisation. With fewer technical product specia …

Speakers

Natalie Wilson, Founder - Workwear Solutions International Ltd
14:00 14:55
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How to get what you want - the role of specifications

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Specifications provided in the tender process are critical to getting the right product to meet the quality and performance you need for your teams. The level of information provided in tender specifi …

Speakers

Natalie Wilson, Founder - Workwear Solutions International Ltd
13:00 13:55
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Inclusivity and the importance of sizing for everybody

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The new British Standard BS 30417 Provision of Inclusive PPE – Guide is due to be launched this September. The Standard will provide guidance and key considerations in the design, manufacture and sele …

Speakers

Natalie Wilson, Founder - Workwear Solutions International Ltd
12:00 12:50
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Building resilient capabilities to keep on top of the risks

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Amanda is hosting two of the three sessions from our partner, the Emergency Planning Society. We know that resilient foundations are critical to making sure communities are prepared when the worst hap …

Speakers

David Crouch, Head of CBRN and Survivability Group - Cranfield University

Beverley Griffiths, Senior Lecturer - Buckinghamshire New University

Alex Woodman, Chief Fire Officer - Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Amanda Coleman, Consultant - Amanda Coleman Communications
11:00 11:55
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Evolving crisis communications in a noisy and complex world

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Amanda is hosting two of the three sessions from our partner, the Emergency Planning Society. We know that resilient foundations are critical to making sure communities are prepared when the worst hap …

Speakers

Joanne Maddams, Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Manager - West Northamptonshire Council

Amanda Coleman, Consultant - Amanda Coleman Communications

David Crouch, Head of CBRN and Survivability Group - Cranfield University
15:00 15:50
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14:00 14:50
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13:00 13:50
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When PPE performs, people thrive

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12:00 12:50
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11:00 11:50
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