The UK Fire and Resilience Offer For the CFOA/FIRESA Council Joint Seminar, 1st March 2017 Presented by Kathryn Bloomfield and Derek Gotts Joint International Fire Board

Developing A UK Fire and Resilience Offer UK Fire Sector initiative supported by DIT Active since mid 2016 Chaired by CFO Lee Howell Inauguration of the Joint International Fire Board Strategic Stakeholder Group as executive and controlling body Marketing Sub-Group also under way

Placing It In Context The UK needs to expand its export success DIT exists to support UK export growth Contributes to ‘Whole of Government effort’ Fire sector currently exports over £300 m pa Significantly increasing this figure appears feasible

Current Market Values

The Present Situation Disparate and variable engagement across the fire sector Failure to identify and capitalise on many export opportunities Credibility in jeopardy as a result of fragmented approach Problem recognised by DIT, Fire and Rescue and the Fire Industry

The Expected Outcome Greater visibility and understanding globally of the ‘UK Fire and Resilience Offer’ Improving co-operation and co-ordination within the UK Fire sector Delivering more business opportunities to all

Key Contributors to the JIFB Chief Fire Officers Association FRA Trading Companies London Fire Brigade Enterprises Ltd Fire Industry Association [active FP and Fire and Rescue suppliers] Association for Specialist Fire Protection [passive] Fire Sector Federation Training Providers Exhibition Organisers BSI, IFE, BRE and others

Operating Principles DIT will promote our capability through Commercial Officers in countries worldwide And bring commercial opportunities to the UK supply base And support even-handedly the UK Fire Sector response JIFB is mechanism for co-ordination and dissemination of resulting opportunities Free market response is paramount; JIFB is not a Project Manager or Contractor

High Value Projects

Stakeholder Schematic

Some Other Activities Promotional Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vM65vgFCLg LinkedIn Group and Community Portal active, Web Site under construction www.fireexport.co.uk Contact point at info@ukfireexport.co.uk MoU with DIT on brand usage Exporters Directory Discussions with Prime Contractors Presence at key UK exhibitions Understanding Target Markets Several opportunities have already emerged

Summary The UK Fire and Resilience Offer has emerged from the UK Fire Industry working together with DIT support This work continues at pace Delivering real opportunities for the UK Fire and Resilience sector and all its product and service providers Thank you for your attention!