# Event Details - **Event Name**: JOIFF Regional Shared Learning Event 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 am (+01:00) - **Event Description**: You are invited to the JOIFF Regional Shared Learning Event in partnership with Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue ServiceAbout this EventJOIFF Regional Shared Learning Event, ManchesterYour registration provides access to the full one-and-a-half-day programme, all presentations and demonstrations, networking and exhibitor areas, refreshments, lunch on Day 1, and the JOIFF Community Networking Dinner on Tuesday evening.JOIFF, in partnership with Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service, is pleased to invite members of the JOIFF Community, municipal and industrial fire and rescue services, emergency responders, and industry specialists to this Regional Shared Learning Event in Manchester.This focused one-and-a-half-day event will bring together professionals from across the emergency response community to exchange knowledge, discuss operational challenges, and share practical experience from municipal and high-hazard environments.The programme includes expert presentations, technical discussions, networking opportunities, a panel session, and a live operational demonstration hosted by Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service.Key topics include• Mutual aid between municipal and industrial emergency services• Fire and emergency response in high-hazard industries• Lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery incidents• PFAS contamination in fire sprinkler systems• Decontamination• Firefighting clothing standards• Major foam unit operations• Industrial risk managementWhy attend?This event offers delegates the opportunity to:• Learn from experienced emergency response professionals• Hear practical case studies and technical presentations• Take part in focused discussions on current industry challenges• See a live operational demonstration• Meet exhibitors and industry specialists• Build relationships across the JOIFF Community• Attend the JOIFF Community Networking Dinner and evening entertainmentWho Should Attend?• Industrial Fire and Emergency Response Personnel• Municipal Fire and Rescue Services• Emergency Management Professionals• Health and Safety Professionals• HazMat Specialists• Energy and Petrochemical Industry Personnel• JOIFF Members and Industry PartnersRegistration IncludesAccess to the complete programme on 29 and 30 September• All presentations, panel discussions and technical sessions• The live operational demonstration• Access to the exhibitor and networking areas• Coffee and refreshments during the event• Lunch on Tuesday 29 September• Pre-dinner drinks reception• JOIFF Community Networking DinnerThe networking dinner will take place at the Village Hotel, Bury, on the evening of Tuesday 29 September.JOIFF has also arranged a discounted accommodation code for delegates wishing to stay at the Village Hotel, Bury. Please contact SharedLearning@JOIFF.com for details. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0da87980-a27e-11f1-8b09-4b99f8fe4872-rimg-w1200-h400-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Proud Exhibitors & SponsorsWe are delighted to welcome the organisations supporting the JOIFF Regional Shared Learning Event 2026. Delegates will have the opportunity to meet our exhibitors throughout the event and discuss products, services and current developments across the emergency response sector.Agenda Day 1🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMAgenda 29th September 2026 Info: Coffee and networking 🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMChair's Welcome🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AMPaper 1- Craig McLellan, Essex County Fire Brigade Info: Mutual Aid🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AMCoffee break and networking🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PMPaper 2 - Jochem van de Graaff, Senior Trainer and Consultant, H2K Info: Stop Fighting the Fire! Why High-Hazard Industry Demands a Different Fire Service Mindset🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PMPaper 3 - Josh Allaway, MChem, Chemical Safety Advisor, Collective ResilienceInfo: Sodium-Ion & Lithium-Ion Batteries🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:45 PMLunch 🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:30 PMPaper 4 - Matt Calveley Business Development Director, ProDeconInfo: Unprecedented PFAS Contamination in Fire Sprinkler System🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PMPaper 5 - Dr Hazem Matar, Managing Director, EreunaInfo: The Science Behind Firefighter Protection and Decontamination Against Fire Contaminants. This presentation will highlight the key findings from a recent NFCC-commissioned project assessing the protection afforded by firefighter PPE against fire contaminants. It will also evaluate skin decontamination procedures designed to mitigate dermal absorption🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:45 PMCoffee break and networking🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:30 PMPaper 6 - Chris Butcher, BTTG ShirleyInfo: Developments in firefighting clothing standards- An overview of developments in European and International firefighting clothing standards, the issues being considered and the topics still to be addressed.🕑: 04:30 PMJOIFF Event closure for Day 1🕑: 07:00 PM - 11:00 PM29th September Networking Dinner & Drinks at the Village Hotel Info: 19.00 to 20.00 Networking Drinks Sponsored by BTTG Shirley 20.00 to 23.00 Networking dinner followed by entertainment Agenda Day 2🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMDAY 2 - WEDNESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBERInfo: Coffee and networking🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AMChair to introduce the day🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:45 AMIan Redfern Greater Manchester Fire and RescueInfo: Theory session Overcoming the Risk🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AMCoffee break and networking🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PMIan Redfern Greater Manchester Fire and RescueInfo: Practical session, Major Foam Unit Demonstration🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PMDavid Payton Director at Fire Attactics 🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PMPanel discussion🕑: 01:45 PMChair's closing remarks and event close followed by Coffee and cakes - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/joiff-regional-shared-learning-event-2026/100001991041710353 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, health-wellness, nonprofit, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 16 hours - Location: GMFRS Bury Training Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 125, max: 165, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: GMFRS Bury Training Centre - **lat**: 53.579927 - **long**: -2.314821 - **full address**: GMFRS Bury Training Centre, Hinds Lane, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: JOIFF Regional Shared Learning Event 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b55d69da85990baf97c9d3e937e1401e027ca2ba9905d9d1d00cfe8d28a9cd73-rimg-w1200-h801-dc77798e-gmir.jpg?v=1781973550 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is JOIFF Regional Shared Learning Event 2026 being held? - **A:** JOIFF Regional Shared Learning Event 2026 takes place on Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am to Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 am at GMFRS Bury Training Centre, Hinds Lane, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing JOIFF Regional Shared Learning Event 2026? - **A:** JOIFF Regional Shared Learning Event 2026 is organized by JOIFF. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** JOIFF Regional Shared Learning Event 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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