JOIFF Event

THE JOIFF Regional Shared
Learning Summit - Ireland 2025

In collaboration with
NMCI Training Services

Sponsored by
Apex Fire & Security

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As part of the ongoing commitment of the JOIFF Shared Learning Programme we are announcing The JOIFF Regional Shared Learning Summit in Collaboration with NMCI Training Services.

National Maritime College of Ireland

Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Organiser

JOIFF

DATE

23 & 24 of Sept. 2025

Start time

08:30

We are delighted to announce the 3rd annual JOIFF Regional Shared Learning Meeting, proudly hosted in collaboration with NMCI Training Services in Cork, Ireland!

As part of JOIFF’s ongoing commitment to promoting knowledge-sharing and collaboration within the High Hazard Emergency Services community, we are excited to invite you to a technical and networking event. This gathering will offer a unique opportunity to connect with industry peers, learn from subject matter experts, and explore topics and challenges particularly relevant to fire professionals working in Ireland’s high-hazard industries.

The event will take place at the National Maritime College of Ireland in Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland. Spaces are limited, so be sure to watch for updates on speakers, the agenda, and registration details.

We can’t wait to welcome you to what promises to be an insightful, engaging, and valuable event. We look forward to seeing you there!

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:

Mark Feldman

mark@joiff.com

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Our speakers

Kevin Deveson

JOIFF Chairman

Presentation Subject:

Welcome

Ray Johnston

Operations Manager at NMCI Training Services

Presentation Subject:

Opening Address and Marine Incidents

David Dilworth

Lead Firefighting and breathing apparatus Instructor at NMCI Training Services

Presentation Subject:

Opening Address and Marine Incidents

Nigel Blumire

Inspector, CTIF

Presentation Subject:

Are we ready for the next Buncefiled?

Kees Kappetijn

Director at Kappetijn Safety Specialists

Presentation Subject:

TBA

Ed Sullivan

Head of Chemical and Response Training, Ricardo, National Chemical Emergency Centre UK

Presentation Subject:

Planning and Implementing a response to a Hazmat incident with limited resources

Steve Fraser

MD at KRP Thailand. COO Dynamic International. Thai Oil Clean Fuels Project Commissioning ER & HSE Team Lead.

Presentation Subject:

Emergency Response and Mutual Aid in South East Asia

Dan Flavin

Co-Founder and Director at One Team Risk Management Solutions Limited

Presentation Subject:

Crisis Readiness - Are we really ready?

Tadhg O’Driscoll

National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management

Presentation Subject:

Developments & Challenges for Local Authority Fire Services

Crebhan Hughes

Operations Manager at PlantQuest

Presentation Subject:

When Every Second Matters - Embedding Location Intelligence into ERT Operations

Ben Gemmell

C-CBRN Hazmat and HNS Supervisor and Trainer

Presentation Subject:

TBA

Brendan Kavanagh

Presentation Subject:

The Gold Standard Irish Fire Safety Code

GijsberT van Pinxteren

Business Unit Director Fire Academy, RelyOn Fire Academy

Presentation Subject:

TBA

OUTLINE SCHEDULE PROGRAMME (IRELAND TIME)*

Tuesday 23rd September 2025

08:30 - 09:00

Registration

09:00 - 09:15

Welcome and Safety Briefing with Kevin Deveson

09:15 -10:00

Keynote Presentation - Opening Address and Marine Incidents with Ray Johnston and David Dilworth

10:00 -10:30

Are we ready for the next Buncefiled? with Nigel Blumire

10:30 -11:00

TBA with Kees Kappetijn

11:00 - 11:30

Network Break

11:30 - 12:00

Planning and Implementing a response to a Hazmat incident with limited resources with Ed Sullivan

12:00 - 12:30

Emergency Response and Mutual Aid in South East Asia with Steve Fraser

12:30 - 13:00

TBA

13:00 - 13:15

Commercial Presentation -TBA

13:15 - 14:15

Networking Lunch

14:15 - 14:45

Crisis Readiness - Are we really ready? with Dan Flavin

14:45 - 15:15

Developments & Challenges for Local Authority Fire Services with Tadhg O’Driscoll

15:15 - 15:45

When Every Second Matters - Embedding Location Intelligence into ERT Operations with Crebhan Hughes

15:45 - 16:15

Networking Break

16:15 - 17:15

Panel Q&A

17:15

End of Day 1

Wednesday 24th September 2025

08:30 - 09:00

Arrival

09:00 - 09:30

TBA with Ben Gemmell

09:30 - 10:00

The Gold Standard Irish Fire Safety Code with Brendan Kavanagh

10:00 - 10:30

TBA with Gijsbert van Pinxteren

10:30 - 11:00

Networking Break

11:00 - 11:30

TBA

11:30 - 12:00

TBA

12:00 - 12:15

Commercial Presentation -TBA

12:15 - 13:15

Closing Panel

13:15

Networking Lunch and End of Summit

*Speakers and timings are subject to change.

Accommodation

For those delegates travelling and staying over, we suggest accommodation at Maryborough Hotel. The JOIFF Directors and Speakers will be staying at this hotel during the Summit. They would welcome the opportunity to meet with you at the Evening reception on the 23rd with buffet at the hotel.

Inform the hotel upon booking that you are attending the Event and use this code “Edico Group Conference” for the preferential rate of €185:00 per person per night – this can be done either over the phone or by email to reservations@maryborough.ie.

Maryborough Hill, Douglas, Cork, Ireland, T12 XR12

reservations@maryborough.ie

+353 21 436 5555

www.maryborough.com

Read the Maryborough Hotel Brochure

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