Episode 239: Global Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing - World Fire Congress Roadmap to 2026 with Mark Hardingham

Episode • Sep 4, 2024 • 10m

How can creating communities of practice address common challenges in the fire service industry?

Hello Smart Firefighting Community!

Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!

In this episode:

How is The World Fire Congress a platform for global collaboration and knowledge sharing within the fire and rescue services?
How did they address terrorism, conflict, and inclusion in the fire service?
How are the 2026 roadmap and the upcoming Grenfell Tower fire report driving change and improvement in the industry?

Hear from Mark Hardingham - the Chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC).

The⁠ ⁠World Fire Congress⁠⁠ is a global event that addresses common challenges faced by fire and rescue services worldwide. It emphasizes the importance of sharing knowledge and creating communities of practice to drive positive change. The event serves as a platform for collaboration and the exchange of ideas, focusing on issues such as terrorism, conflict, and inclusion within the fire service.

Mark talks about the 2026 roadmap and the upcoming report on the Grenfell Tower fire, highlighting the need for change and improvement within the fire and rescue services.

So take a listen to hear what he has to share!

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