NFCC

Fire Standards Workshops (Online)
2024-11-12 10:00 - 2026-01-31 12:30 (Europe/London) | https://dev.nfcc.org.uk/event/fire-standards-workshops-online/
In this series of workshops, the Implementation Team will take you through a detailed overview of a Fire Standard, how it fits in the wider FRS context, what support is available to help you implement the Standard within your Service, and facilitate a discussion on best practice and assurance.
We encourage all attendees to actively participate in sharing their successes and learning so far.
Each workshop will run 10:00-12:30, and will also provide opportunity for a Q&A.
Please see below for the workshops scheduled so far, or email implementationsupport@nfcc.org.uk to be added to the waiting list for a fully booked session.

Upcoming Workshops
07 July – Emergency Preparedness and Resilience
22 July – Fire Investigation
29 July – Digital and Cyber
05 August – Data Management
12 August – Communications and Engagement
19 August – Internal Governance and Assurance
09 September – Procurement and Commercial
16 September – Fire Control
23 September – Protection
28 October – Digital and Cyber
11 November – Communications and Engagement
18 November – Internal Governance and Assurance
25 November – Emergency Preparedness and Resilience
09 December – Procurement and Commercial
16 December – Data Management
2026 Dates
06 January – Fire Control
20 January – Protection

Equality Impact Assessment Training (Online via teams)
2025-05-16 - 2025-07-31 | Warwickshire
All UK Fire and Rescue services are required to produce detailed Equality Impact Assessments (EqIAs) for their individual policies, projects and activities.
There are three clear reasons for producing robust and comprehensive assessments in your service:
1: EqIAs form part of HMICFRS service inspection criteria.
2: Assessing the impact of your activities (from equality and people perspectives) form part of the service’s statutory obligations under The Public Sector Equality Duty.
3: As the profiles, expectations and ways of doing things continue to evolve, EqIAs are the right thing to do to ensure all internal and external approaches are up to date, reflective of modern times and fit for purpose in 2025.
The NFCC is offering all services the opportunity to attend a one day (split into 2 half days) virtual training course designed to impart the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence required to complete an EqIA.
Event Structure:
Delegates attend two half day virtual events with part one exploring the theory and background to EqIAs and part two focusing on practical EqIA completion.
Between modules, (normally a 1-2 week interval) delegates are given a real NFFC / service related policy and are tasked, in smaller syndicate groups, with undertaking a practice EqIA on that policy.
During the part two events, delegates share their findings, receive feedback and explore a model EqIA (completed by the NFCC) on the same policy.
Booking Info:
The cost is £145 plus VAT per person for the full course. The course is split into 2 half day sessions. You must complete both parts to have completed the training. Please only book part two if you are booking part 1. We have applied the fee to part 1 of the training so part 2 will not require any further payment. Please select the dates that suit you for each part but we would recommend a 1-2 week interval between courses.
Important booking information
Please note there is a minimum number of people required on each course to make it financially viable to run so if we don’t have enough attendees we may ask you to move your date.
We can accept cancellation with 7 (working) days notice. If you cancel after that period you will be charged even if you don’t attend.
No shows on the day will be charged for the course they didn’t attend plus any subsequent bookings made.
We accept transfer of delegate names.
Confirmed bookings will be sent a Teams invite 10 days prior to the course start date selected.

Dignity at Work Training (Online via Teams)
2025-05-22 09:30 - 2025-07-29 16:30 | Warwickshire
Promoting Dignity, Fairness and Respect at Work:
As the profile and social expectations of people working within all UK FRS services continues to change, our daily interactions with colleagues – both as peers and leaders is required to evolve also.
In 2025, promoting Dignity, Fairness and Respect at work has probably never been a more relevant consideration for services – with a number of high profile incidents and a recent national assessment of our sector indicating that we may well have more work to do in this area.
The course also explores the skills, language and techniques required to intervene at both a peer and leader level when it is recognised that this is not being completely achieved.
The event is open for individuals to attend with colleagues from other services or it can be reserved by dedicated functional teams / watches from within a service.
The NFCC is offering all services the opportunity to attend a one day (split into 2 half days) virtual training course designed to impart the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence required to effectively promote Dignity, Fairness and Respect at Work.
Event Structure:
Delegates attend two half day virtual events with an interval of approximately two weeks between events.
The training will explore areas such as workplace behaviour, language and actions, how and why some of our younger generation of employees have very different expectations of colleagues and service leaders in this area, interactive case examples, outcomes and resolutions and more.
Booking Info:
The cost is £145 plus VAT per person for the full course. The course is split into 2 half day sessions. You must complete both parts to have completed the training. Please only book part two if you are booking part 1. We have applied the fee to part 1 of the training so part 2 will not require any further payment. Please select the dates that suit you for each part but we would recommend a 1-2 week interval between courses.
Important booking information
Please note there is a minimum number of people required on each course to make it financially viable to run so if we don’t have enough attendees we may ask you to move your date.
We can accept cancellation with 7 (working) days notice. If you cancel after that period you will be charged even if you don’t attend.
No shows on the day will be charged for the course they didn’t attend plus any subsequent bookings made.
We accept transfer of delegate names.
Confirmed bookings will be sent a Teams invite 10 days prior to the course start date selected.

NFCC Members Spring Conference - New opportunities; new perspectives
2025-07-07 11:30 - 2025-07-08 14:00 | Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford, Godstow Road, Oxford, OX2 8AL, United Kingdom
NFCC Members Spring Conference: New opportunities; new perspectives
7th and 8th July, Leonardo Royal Hotel, Oxford
Our rescheduled dates for the NFCC Spring Conference are confirmed as 7th and 8th July. We have written out to all who were due to attend in May to transfer tickets and where attendees can’t make the new dates, we are hopeful colleagues are able to take their places, so your organisation is still represented.
We have also reopened bookings for those who were not originally booked on and would like to attend the new dates.
Format
Taking our usual members event format, the event will begin with networking and registration from 11.30am – 1pm on 19th where lunch will be provided. Conference sessions will take place during the afternoon of the 19th followed by our networking dinner that evening. The conference will resume on the morning of 20th concluded with lunch.
Programme Content
Aimed at senior leaders we will be covering a host of hot topics facing the sector over the two days. The full agenda has now been published here, and below you can find a snapshot of what will be covered over the two days:

Opening address from the new NFCC Chair Phil Garrigan.
Keynote address from the Minister for Fire – Alex Norris MP
Addressing misconduct: Sharing models and learning, followed by panel session
Fire funding and the spending review: Panel discussion looking at the future of fire funding; the case for investment; risks and opportunities
CPD: Interactive workshop from a ‘Kinder Life’ Home – A Kind Life exploring the evidence and practice around kinder leadership skills and learning lessons from the front-line on culture change. To include learning from the work with the London Ambulance Service.
Keynote address from T/Chief Constable Maggie Blyth, national lead for the National Police Chiefs Council on Violence against women and girls. Maggie will share learning from policing and more widely on responses to tackling VAWG and the role of Fire in supporting this.
Internal launch of the next phase of the NFCC Culture action plan
Responding to contaminants: Presentation and panel discussion

Event audience
The conference is for NFCC Members and is aimed at senior leaders within those organisations. The conference seeks to bring together fire service leaders and those working in the FRS sector to share learning and knowledge, make new connections, and ultimately to improve public and firefighter safety. If you know of people in your organisation who have never attended an NFCC event and would benefit from attendance, please pass the information on.
Suppliers to the sector
We will offering the opportunity for suppliers to the sector to promote their products and brand alongside the conference. Information on event sponsorship and exhibiting is available on the link and can be booked in the ticket options.
NFCC Spring Conference Sponsorship Form 25
Important Booking Information: Please do not book tickets that state ‘Bookable by NFCC Staff only’ – these tickets are for speakers and can only be booked by the NFCC events team. If you book this option you may be charged an additional admin fee to correct the booking.
Bookings can be made via credit card or invoice with a PO number. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact events@nfcc.org.uk
Cancellation
Delegates – within 7 working days of the event no refunds can be provided.
Exhibitors – We are unable to accept stand cancellations within 21 workings days of the event.
Thank you to our sponsors HiSPEC and NEC

Test Event
2025-07-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Chesford Grange Hotel, Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2LD, United Kingdom
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2025-07-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Chesford Grange Hotel, Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2LD, United Kingdom

NFCC Menopause in Fire Conference 2025
2025-09-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Warwickshire
NFCC Menopause in Fire Conference
9th September 2025
After another hugely successful event last year, we are excited to announce that the Menopause in Fire Conference is making a return this year!
The conference will take place on Tuesday 9th September.
Further details and venue will be announced soon.

NFCC On Call Conference 2025
2025-10-01 11:30 - 2025-10-02 14:30 | Leicester Marriott Hotel, Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1SW, United Kingdom
Further details of the conference and agenda will be announced soon.

NFCC Members Autumn Conference
2025-10-08 18:00 - 2025-10-10 14:00 | Warwickshire
Further information and venue announcement to follow.

NFCC Data, Digital and Technology Conference 2025
2025-10-17 11:30 - 2025-10-19 14:00 | Voco St John’s Solihull, 651 Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 1AT, United Kingdom
NFCC Data, Digital and Technology Conference 2025
1st-3rd July 2025, Solihull
The Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) Conference hosted by the National Fire Chiefs Council is a pivotal event designed to bring together senior leaders and practitioners in the fire service sector.
With a focus on digital transformation, data management, and cybersecurity, this conference serves as a platform to explore innovative strategies and technologies shaping the future of firefighting and emergency response.  From transferable examples in other sectors to case studies from our own services, we’ll hear from those leading the way in the DDaT field.
By harnessing the collective expertise and insights of industry leaders and practitioners, the conference aims to empower fire and rescue services to meet the evolving challenges of the 21st century effectively.
A draft agenda, subject to change is now available here.
Key Themes:

Digital Transformation and Innovation: Sessions under this theme delve into leveraging digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency and safety.

Data Management and Analytics: This track explores best practices for collecting, analysing, and utilizing data to inform decision-making and planning within fire and rescue services.

Cyber security: As digitalisation increases within the fire service sector, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures is paramount. This theme explores threats and how we can be more resilient to them and the opportunities from new technologies.

Objectives:

Knowledge Exchange: Facilitate knowledge sharing among attendees regarding successful digital transformation initiatives, data management strategies, and cybersecurity practices implemented within fire and rescue services nationally and internationally.

Networking Opportunities: Provide a platform for senior leaders, practitioners, and technology experts to network, collaborate, and forge partnerships aimed at driving innovation and excellence in emergency response.

Professional Development: Offer attendees access to thought-provoking keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and hands-on demonstrations to enhance their skills and expertise in navigating the evolving landscape of DDaT within the fire and rescue sector.

Audience:
The conference is aimed at Senior Leaders: Chief Fire Officers and other senior executives responsible for setting strategic direction, policy and procurement within fire and rescue services and Practitioners: Frontline firefighters and operational staff involved in the implementation and utilisation of digital technologies, data management systems, and cybersecurity protocols. If you know of people in your organisation who have never attended an NFCC event and would benefit from attendance, please pass the information on.
Takeaways:

Insights into emerging trends and technologies shaping the future of fire and rescue services.

Practical strategies for leveraging data and technology to enhance operational effectiveness and public safety.

Actionable steps for strengthening cyber security defences and safeguarding critical assets against cyber threats.

Booking Options
Tickets are now available to purchase.
The conference will begin with registration, lunch and networking at 11.30 on 1st with conference sessions kicking off at 1pm.  The 2nd will be a full day of sessions and the event will conclude with lunch on the 3rd by 2pm.  We will be holding a networking dinner with the DDaT awards on the evening of the 1st and an informal networking event on the 2nd with a buffet and a cash bar will be available.
If you are booking an option with no accommodation – i.e. a day ticket we are unable to book separate accommodation for you and you are responsible for booking your own accommodation directly.
NFCC Digital, Data and Technology Awards 2025
For 2025, we see the return of the NFCC DDaT Awards which recognise and celebrate the achievements of DDaT activity in fire and rescue services. The presentation of the awards will take place during the networking dinner on the 1st July, where winners will be announced on the night. By nominating an individual or team, you will be supporting their skills, dedication and commitment whilst also helping to raise the profile of DDaT work. For all awards, the nomination should be relevant to activities which took place in the period since June 2024.
The categories are as follows:

Inspirational Leader Award
Outstanding Practitioner Award
Excellence in Data Award
Excellence in Digital Award
Excellence in Cyber Award
Team of the Year Award

Further details about each category and criteria can be found here.
Important:  Please do not book tickets that state ‘Bookable by NFCC Staff only’ – these tickets are for speakers and can only be booked by the NFCC events team.  If you book this option you may be charged an additional admin fee to correct the booking.
Bookings can be made via credit card or invoice with a PO number.  If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact events@nfcc.org.uk
Cancellations
Delegates – within 7 working days of the event no refunds can be provided.
Exhibitors – within 7 working days of the event no refunds for accommodation can be provided.
We are unable to accept stand cancellations within 21 workings days of the event.
Sponsors and Exhibitors
Information on sponsorship and exhibiting at the event can be found here. If you would like to discuss attendance please email the team at events@nfcc.org.uk
Thank you to our sponsors:

Fire Conference 2025
2025-11-13 09:00 - 18:00 | QEII Conference Centre, Broad Sanctuary Westminster, London, SW1P 3EE, United Kingdom
The annual FIRE Conference returns on Thursday 13 November at the QEII Conference Centre in London, once again offering both in-person and online attendance to ensure the broadest engagement possible across the sector.
Delivered by the Institution of Fire Engineers, Fire Protection Association, National Fire Chiefs Council and the Fire Sector Confederation, this one-day conference brings together key voices from the UK and international fire community. Through a programme of plenary sessions, breakout discussions and expert panels, this year will concentrate on ensuring the built environment is fit for tomorrow.
FIRE Conference 2025 will include an early look at the UK’s new administration and what it means for fire safety policy and the construction of homes; planned changes to Approved Document B and the Building Safety Regulator’s updates; and rural and urban wildfire resilience, with an international panel exploring the latest global responses to this growing threat. Delegates will also hear reflections on the Phase Two Grenfell Tower report, and a compelling case study on the Moss Landing battery storage facility fire in California.
Delegates will benefit from dedicated Q&A time with speakers and over two hours of networking with peers, senior leaders and sector influencers, including sponsors Coopers Fire, Fire Chief and Consort Insurance, as well as exhibitors Lubrizol, Red Plug and Rapidrop.
Conference tickets are now on sale and sponsorship packages have been selling fast with workshop partner opportunities and exhibition stands remaining. Further details of the event, including the programme and sponsorship costs, will be available on the organisers’ websites.
We look forward to welcoming delegates to what has become a vital annual conference to discuss, debate, share knowledge and drive progress in an era of fundamental change and reform.
Tickets are now available HERE

NFCC Prevention Conference 2025
2025-11-27 08:00 - 2025-11-28 17:00 | Warwickshire

NFCC Operational Preparedness, Response, and Resilience Conference
2026-02-09 11:30 - 2026-02-12 14:00 | Chesford Grange Hotel, Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2LD, United Kingdom
NFCC Operational Preparedness, Response, and Resilience Conference
9th – 12th February 2026, Chesford Grange, Kenilworth
Further information about the conference will be released soon.

Testing
2026-04-26 08:00 - 2026-06-24 17:00 | Chesford Grange Hotel, Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2LD, United Kingdom
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