JOIFF Event
THE JOIFF Regional Shared
Learning Event 2026
In collaboration with Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service
Sponsored by Ricardo
As part of the ongoing JOIFF Shared Learning Programme, JOIFF is pleased to announce the JOIFF Regional Shared Learning Event 2026, proudly delivered in collaboration with Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS).
Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue
Bury Training & Safety Centre
Hinds Lane, Bury BL8 2GN, United Kingdom
Organiser
Paul Budgen for JOIFF
DATE
29-30 September 2026
Start time
TBA
This two-day technical and networking event will bring together professionals from across High Hazard Emergency Services to share knowledge, hear from leading experts, and explore the challenges and priorities most relevant to fire safety within high-hazard sectors.
What to expect
• Technical sessions and shared learning
• Peer-to-peer networking with industry colleagues
• Insights into emerging issues and best practice in high-hazard fire safety
Spaces are limited. Registration details, the agenda, and speaker announcements will be shared in the coming weeks via our website and future notifications.
Please mark your calendar, we look forward to welcoming you in September 2026.
Kind regards,
JOIFF
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