JOIFF Event

THE JOIFF Regional Shared
Learning Meeting - United Kingdom

In collaboration with Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service

As part of the ongoing expansion of the JOIFF Shared Learning Programme we are announcing The JOIFF Regional Shared Learning Meeting – United Kingdom in Collaboration with the Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue.

Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue

Bury Training & Safety Centre
Hinds Lane, Bury BL8 2GN, United Kingdom

Organiser

Paul Budgen for JOIFF

DATE

18 June 2025

Start time

08h45 (GMT)

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the new JOIFF Regional Shared Learning Meeting, proudly hosted in collaboration with Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS).

As part of JOIFF’s ongoing commitment to fostering knowledge-sharing within High Hazard Emergency Services, we’re excited to invite you to a full-day technical and networking event.

This event presents a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow industry professionals, gain insights from leading experts, and delve into topics and challenges that are especially pertinent to fire safety professionals working within the UK’s high-hazard sectors.

We look forward to welcoming you to an engaging and informative experience!

The event will be held at the GMFRS Training Centre in Bury, UK. Spaces are limited, so keep an eye out for updates on speakers, the agenda, and registration details.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing more information about our lineup of speakers on our website, so stay tuned for notifications! We can’t wait to see you there for what promises to be an insightful and engaging day.

Contact

If you would like further information on how you can promote your company at this unique event and/or if you would like to submit a presentation for consideration, please contact the Event Director:

Paul Budgen

+ 44 (0) 1305 831 768

pbudgen@edicogroup.net

Programme (GMT)*

Wednesday 18th June

08:45 - 09:00

Registration

08:50 - 09:00

Welcome - JOIFF

09:00 - 09:30

Key Note Speaker CFO GMFRS

09:30 - 10:00

Speaker & Topic to be confirmed

10:00 - 10:30

Speaker & Topic to be confirmed

10:30 - 11:00

Network/Refreshment Break

11:00 - 11:30

Speaker & Topic to be confirmed

11:30 -12:00

Speaker & Topic to be confirmed

12:00 - 12.30

Speaker & Topic to be confirmed

12.30 - 13:00

Speaker & Topic to be confirmed

13:00 - 13:45

Network and lunch break

13:45 - 15:45

Demonstration of Fire Fighting assets and Technology GMFRS

15:45 -16:00

Demonstration Discussion and Q&A

16:00 - 16:30

JOIFF presentation and Shared Learning meeting wrap up.

16:30

JOIFF Shared Learning Meeting ends

*Speakers and timings are subject to change.

Our Speakers

Tim Bird

Managing Director at Eddistone Consulting

Presentation Subject:

TBA

Chris Coffey

VP Product at Gexcon

Presentation Subject:

TBA

Ian Redfurn

Operational Group Manager and Lead Petrochemical Officer for GMFRS

Presentation Subject:

TBA.

John Lord

Managing Director of SimTrainer UK

Presentation Subject:

TBA.

Craig McLellan

Assistant Director of Response at Essex FRS

Presentation Subject:

TBA.

Prof. Dr Paul Christensen

Professor of Pure and Applied Electrochemistry

Presentation Subject:

TBA.

Accommodation

The attending JOIFF Directors will be staying at the Village Hotel a few miles away from the GMFRS Training Center in Bury

Village Hotel, Waterfold Business Park, Rochdale Road, Bury, BL9 7BQ

reception.bury@village-hotels.com

0161 674 0136