JOIFF Event
THE JOIFF Regional Shared
Learning Summit - Ireland 2025
In collaboration with
NMCI Training Services

Sponsored by
Apex Fire & Security


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’re thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual JOIFF Regional Shared Learning Summit, proudly co-hosted with NMCI Training Services in the beautiful surroundings of Cork, Ireland!
As part of JOIFF’s ongoing mission to champion collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the High Hazard Emergency Services sector, this summit promises to be a dynamic and engaging technical and networking experience you won’t want to miss!
Why you should Attend
Join us at the National Maritime College of Ireland, Ringaskiddy for a unique opportunity to:
- Connect with passionate professionals from across the industry
- Gain invaluable insights from top-tier subject matter experts
- Explore critical challenges and future-forward topics relevant to high-hazard fire services in Ireland
This event is tailor-made for fire professionals dedicated to advancing safety, learning, and operational excellence.
🚨 Spaces are limited
What’s Included in Your Attendee Package
- Full access to JOIFF Shared Summit presentations
- Exceptional peer-to-peer networking opportunities
- Engaging speaker Q&A and discussions
- Refreshments during breaks
Delicious lunches provided on both days.
Evening Reception – You're Invited!
Continue the conversations in style! As a registered attendee, you’re warmly invited to join fellow participants, speakers, and JOIFF Directors at the Evening Reception at the elegant Maryborough Hotel. At your registration on Eventbrite, answer yes to join us. A member of the team will be in touch to discuss the payment options.
Cost: €45.00 (includes a 3-course meal and wine on the table)
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
or
Kevin Deveson
kevin@joiff.com
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
CTIF
Presentation Subject:
Are we ready for the next Buncefiled?

Kees Kappetijn
Director at Kappetijn Safety Specialists
Presentation Subject:
Public/Private Fire Service Collaboration Models

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

Brendan Kavanagh
Fire Specialist at Chartered Fire Safety Practitioner
Presentation Subject:
The Gold Standard Irish Fire Safety Code

Alex McEnaney
Head of Clinical Services at Gibb Group
Presentation Subject:
Response to Recovery: Improving Casualty Care in High-Hazard Industries

Reggie Gough
Clinical Lead at Gibb Group
Presentation Subject:
Response to Recovery: Improving Casualty Care in High-Hazard Industries

Ralph Suppa
Fire Captain with the Anne Arundel County Fire Department
Presentation Subject:
Modern Hazards: Lithium-Ion Battery and EV Fires

Jeffrey Zientek
Captain Special Opertions Phoenix Fire Dept
Presentation Subject:
TBA

Gert-Jan Langerak
Marine Firefighting Lead at RelyOn
Presentation Subject:
Advanced Fire Fighting for Martime Officers and Seafarers

Peter de Roos
Senior Trainer/Consultant at H2K
Presentation Subject:
Risks of new energies
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
Public/Private Fire Service Collaboration Models 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
Response to Recovery: Improving Casualty Care in High-Hazard Industries with Alex McEnaney and Reggie Gough
13:00 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
14:00 - 14:30
Crisis Readiness - Are we really ready? with Dan Flavin
14:30 - 15:00
Developments & Challenges for Local Authority Fire Services with Tadhg O’Driscoll
15:00 - 15:30
Commercial Presentation -TBA
15:30 - 16:00
Networking Break
16:00 - 17:00
Panel Q&A
17:00
End of Day 1
Wednesday 24th September 2025
08:30 - 09:00
Arrival
09:00 - 09:30
TBA with Jeffrey Zientek
09:30 - 10:00
The Gold Standard Irish Fire Safety Code with Brendan Kavanagh
10:00 - 10:30
Advanced Fire Fighting for Martime Officers and Seafarers with Gert-Jan Langerak
10:30 - 11:00
Networking Break
11:00 - 11:30
Risks of new energies with Peter de Roos
11:30 - 12:00
Commercial Presentation -TBA
12:00 - 13:00
Closing Panel
13:00
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
+353 21 436 5555