Two-day conference on flood preparedness to take place in Poole in November

The International Floodfighters Conference 2024 will take place on 5th and 6th November in Poole, UK.

the event will gather global experts to share insights on flood rescue preparedness and case studies to help mitigate the impact of flooding.

The conference will be held at two different venues over the two days: the Royal National Lifeboat Institution College on the first day and the MDL Marina at Cobbs Quay on the second.

The conference comes as Storm Boris continues to batter parts of Europe, underlining the importance of effective flood response strategies.

The event will provide a platform for sharing best practices and learning from experts in flood and water rescue from around the world.

Keynote speakers and experts to lead discussions

The conference will feature a variety of prominent speakers from the emergency response and flood management sectors.

Chief Jeff Dulin, Strategic Adviser to the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) National & Global Programs, USA, will open the event.

Dr Paddy Morgan, MD, will deliver the keynote address, with the conference chaired by Emeritus Fire Chief Roy Harold.

Experts such as Dr.

Dirk Bissinger, Vice President of Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (DLRG), will also contribute by sharing their knowledge on water and flood rescue operations.

Interactive workshops and demonstrations for attendees

On the second day, delegates who attend the first day will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops and demonstrations.

These sessions will include showcases of search and rescue (SAR) related equipment used in flood situations.

The interactive workshops will be available to delegates on a first-come, first-served basis and will allow operational, tactical, and strategic responders to gain practical experience.

This aspect of the conference aims to enhance real-world application of the knowledge shared during the presentations.

Wide range of responders invited to attend

The conference is open to a broad range of professionals involved in flood response.

Those invited include operational, tactical, and strategic responder representatives from police, public utilities, fire and rescue services, lifesavers, rescue units, EMS/HART, emergency planners, public health officials, and HAZMAT responders.

The aim is to foster collaboration between different sectors involved in life-saving efforts during floods.

By bringing together a diverse group of responders, the conference seeks to improve coordination and the effectiveness of flood rescue operations globally.

International Floodfighters Conference 2024: event summary

The International Floodfighters Conference 2024 will be held in Poole, UK, on 5th and 6th November.

The two-day event will focus on sharing knowledge and best practices in flood rescue preparedness.

Keynote speakers include Chief Jeff Dulin and Dr Paddy Morgan, with the conference chaired by Emeritus Fire Chief Roy Harold.

The conference will also feature workshops and SAR equipment demonstrations for delegates.

The event is open to a wide range of emergency responders, including police, fire and rescue services, EMS, and public health officials, to encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing in flood response strategies.