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Miriam is an Experienced Human Resources Director with a demonstrated history of working in the Public Sector including Fire & Rescue, NHS, public safety and health industries and Is passionate about the benefits that neurodiversity can bring to our organisations.

Skilled in HR Business Partnership, People Management, Training Delivery, Recruitment, Employee and Industrial Relations, Management and Leadership development, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Organisational and Cultural Development. She is Chartered Fellow of the CIPD with a Master of Science (MSc) in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, University of Lincoln and a PG Cert in Strategic Leadership, Warwick Business School.

She is also Company Secretary / Director of Women in the Fire Service UK & a Public Speaker with a focus on Inclusion, Equity and Diversity in its broadest sense.

She is also living with ADHD, Elhers-Danlos Syndrome, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Arthritis gives her a unique insight into managing a career balanced with disabilities.

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What do you really know about the Firefighting PPE you wear every day ?

More worryingly how qualified and informed do you think the individuals in your service tasked with choosing this PPE are ?

David is recognised as the UK lead for PPE standards and also a World Class Negotiator, Chairing International, European and British Committees, for all PPE standards.

Today we discuss the evolution of Firefighting PPE and the hazards it protects us from as well as shine some light on the PFAS discussion and what threat this poses to firefighters and the leaders.

For follow up questions and guidance pleas reach out to David HERE

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Richard currently works as a Vehicle Fire Investigation & Alternative Fuelled Vehicle Incident Response specialist & Managing director of NIMBUS FIRE.

From 1965-1976 he went from a Junior Fireman to Chief Instructor at his the Brigade Training school then transitioned to become a Police sergeant from 1976-1988 "on the beat" before working in the Traffic Division on traffic intelligence unit.

He moved an to become the UK's leading authority on HAZMAT incidents and enforcement. Designed and ran the 'Consultative Officers' course which trained 43 UK Police Forces in HAZMAT enforcement and incident management. Was involved in providing advice to the EU and the British Government.

For19 years he then set up & ran the Fire Service in Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Nairobi - with a small budget and support from the UK FRS.

NIMBUS FIRE Provide effective fire fighting equipment using high pressure water mist including piercing technology for removing the risk of back draught and offering effective fire fighting.

You can connect with Richard on Linkedin HERE

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James is a former watch commander in the UK Fire & Rescue service who now helps individuals and organisations as a Leadership coach, Facilitator, Keynote speaker with a drive to help Chang workplace culture through effective leadership

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Some of the subjects discussed in todays episode and links to find out more are below:

James LinkedIn connection - (8) James Coomber | LinkedIn

James website - Home | James Coomber

Leaders eat last – Simon Sinek - Leaders Eat Last - Simon Sinek

Public speaking TED talk Julian Treasure - https://youtu.be/eIho2S0ZahI?si=evxoo8aSWeGeSU8F

Who is Richard stokes - (8) Richard Stokes | LinkedIn

Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders

Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders (Audio Download): L. David Marquet, L. David Marquet, Penguin Audio: Ama

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Today I'm speaking with James about Immersive training environments to help prepare those who serve in the first responder community.

James is Chief Technology Officer at FLAIM Systems and Founding Researcher constantly finding new ways to enhance our virtual training capabilities for first responders as well as other sectors. As a third-generation firefighter in rural Victoria, Australia, James was uniquely positioned to apply his deep knowledge of advanced engineering principles to solve the problem of increasing and improving training opportunities for firefighters through the development of a world first immersive technology virtual training solution.

FLAIM developed the world’s first multi-sensory immersive learning solution for firefighters to safely and cost-effectively replicate the stress and uncertainty of real-world emergency situations.

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Martin is one of the UK leads in Fire & Vehicle Investigation. He served 30 years in the UK Fire & Rescue Service (Senior Officer and Fire Investigation Officer) stating he always endeavoured to demonstrate the seven principles of public life; selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

He is now Managing Director of Phoenix Forensic Service Provider Ltd. and
FireWiseUK Learning Academy providing Fire Investigation services, training, CPD and research; as well as Responder courses for AFV/EVs involved in RTC and/or Fire, delivered as Level 5 SME, in partnership with Parklodge International delivering Vehicle Fire Investigation services & training (Vehicle Fire Investigation and Electric Vehicle Fire Investigation) and IMI AFV/EV Incident Responder courses. He also partnered with International Road Rescue & Trauma Consultancy (IRRTC) and the International Fire Training College (IFTC).

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Back in June of 2023 I visited the GORE team out in Germany. Going behind the scenes at their European manufacturing base I got to meet the high-performing team & culture.

I also got some very rare access to experience the testing of a whole range of products that benefit from the GORE-TEX moisture barriers that protect all of us in fire services around the world.

Find out more about the visit by checking out this blog article too
https://www.goretexprofessional.com/uk/blog/pete-wakefield-visits-gore-plant

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Finally an answer to Functional Hydration for First responders & Tactical athletes

My guest today is Dave Hamlet , a visionary founder of LyfeLinez started his career in the military at 16 and dedicating seven years to serving his country.

At 25, he transitioned into the fast-paced world of FMCG, where he achieved a decade of triumphs contributing to the success of iconic brands such as Gatorade, Britvic, Monster Energy and Relentless Energy, ultimately becoming the Commercial Director for GB & Ireland at Monster Energy leading on performance energy with Reign total body fuel and Monster Hydro Sport.

Dave's entrepreneurial spirit is undeniable, as demonstrated by co-founding Zoom1hr, which achieved a staggering pre-investment valuation of £10 million in just three years, expanding from a humble £15k loan and a team of two to 336 under his leadership.

Beyond Zoom1hr, Dave founded Lyfelinez, Tanki, Mother Nature and more recently D&G Consultants , offering expertise in business consultancy and e-commerce. His hard work and innovative spirit were recognized when he was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in 2021. An inspirational journey from soldier to business maverick, rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship

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It is hardly possible to admit it. That the biggest tower block fire in UK history was preventable. The government had been warned for years that the building materials were not fire safe. Up until 14 June 2017, ministers' response had always been: ‘Show me the bodies.’

My guests today is Award-winning journalist Peter Apps who in his award winning book weaves poignant survivor testimony with the detailed decision-making that led to that fateful night. In bringing the unfolding tragedy to life, he exposes exactly where things have gone wrong with social housing so that it can never happen again.

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Dominik Wellmann is the Managing Director at The Fire Service College with 20 years plus of in-depth expertise in business transformation.

The UK's Fire Service College (owned by Capita plc) is the world's leading national resilience training and education college with more than 15,000 learners per year from all over the world from their 320 acre site in Moreton-in-Marsh.  They train all major UK fire & rescue services, numerous overseas fire & rescue services, UK & overseas armed forces, police forces, ambulance services, other government agencies.

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