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