1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

5. Current Market Values

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. High Value Projects

11. Stakeholder Schematic

16. Some Other Activities
Promotional Video
LinkedIn Group and Community Portal active, Web Site under construction
Contact point at
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

17. 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!