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The 2022 edition of INTERSCHUTZ, the world’s leading event for the safety sector scheduled in Hanover from 20 to 25 June, will again see REAS as the protagonist. The fair dedicated to the emergency of civil protection, first aid and fire prevention promoted by the Centro Fiera di Montichiari will, in fact, be present in Hanover within the Italian collective, where the technologies and know-how that make our country a virtuous model on a European scale.

“The partnership between Centro Fiera Montichiari and Hannover Fairs International GmbH started in 2013”, explains Gianantonio Rosa, president of the Centro Fiera. “In almost ten years of fruitful collaboration, the REAS brand has established itself on a European scale and the fair has increasingly opened up to foreign buyers. Investing in internationalization means offering local companies new growth opportunities. Our presence at INTERSCHUTZ 2022 is a recognition of the value of the Italian emergency management system but above all a signal to the delegations of European buyers who, from 7 to 9 October, will have the opportunity to appreciate the leading trade fair in Italy for the sector. emergency.”

With 80,000 square meters of exhibition space and 1,200 exhibitors from over 50 countries, INTERSCHUTZ is confirmed as the world reference event for the sector. One of the highlights will be the “Partner Country Day Italy” scheduled for Wednesday 22 June. A day entirely dedicated to our country in which to promote the Italian emergency management system, consolidate institutional partnerships and present the unique characteristics of REAS to European players. The program includes a series of meetings between institutional and commercial delegations that will have the opportunity to deepen the contact points and potential collaborative projects.

The goal is to establish new synergies and promote technology transfer, through the presentation of products and services specifically dedicated to the entire emergency management chain. Furthermore, the day will be a moment of reflection on the future scenarios of the emergency sector, in a phase in which pooling energies and investing in innovation are increasingly decisive factors.

On Wednesday 22 June, in pavilion 33 of INTERSCHUTZ, a press conference will be held to illustrate to international partners and media the opportunities that REAS 2022, scheduled from 7 to 9 October at the Centro Fiera di Montichiari, can offer companies in the sector and buyers. foreigners interested in establishing new contacts in the Italian market. At the end of the day, the traditional “Italian Aperitif” will be held.

Thanks to the partnership with Hannover Fairs International GmbH, REAS is an event “powered by INTERSCHUTZ“, and the presence at the fair will be the best way to illustrate the 2022 edition of REAS scheduled from 7 to 9 October to the audience of international operators.

From 20 to 25 June, the participation of REAS in INTERSCHUTZ and in particular the events held on the occasion of the “Partner Country Day Italy” can also be followed through the updates of the website and official social channels: www.facebook.com/fierareas and www.instagram.com/fierareas.

A moment of collective recovery and thanks given to professionals and volunteers for their relentless effort and commitment during the months of the pandemic. The 2021 edition of REAS, the leading exhibition in Italy dedicated to the civil protection, first aid and fire protection emergency sector that boasts a 20-year history, closed with a high energy message.

From October 8^th to 10^th, the International Emergency Exhibition brought over 23,000 professionals and volunteers together from all over Italy to Montichiari. The exhibition left the emergency generated by the pandemic in its wake and returned to welcome the most important manufacturing and commercial realities in the sector, ready to take advantage of the direct contact with professionals and volunteers in the field.

REAS 2021 thus marks an ideal restarting point for the sector, as highlighted during the inauguration ceremony by the Head of the Italian Civil Protection Department Fabrizio Curcio, who thanked the entire world of volunteers and emergency professionals that permitted the country to cope with the difficulties over the last year. The Civil Protection Department was present at REAS with an institutional stand where it illustrated its activities on the territory, through an installation consisting of a special self-propelled plate that simulated seismic events, created in partnership with Fondazione Eucentre, the European Centre for Training and Research in Seismic Engineering in Pavia. During the days of the exhibition visitors were able to experience a seismic event, gaining greater awareness in relation to earthquake risk and the need to adopt best practices to reduce their impact.

REAS reaffirmed the same exhibition space as the 2019 edition with an exhibitor audience that represented the key sectors in which the emergency system is articulated at its best: first aid, civil protection and fire protection. “There is an enormous desire to begin again and an extraordinary public attendance” explained Tommaso Croce, Manager of the IVECO Special Transport plant in Brescia. “Returning today to a tradeshow – the most important in Italy, among the first to open in Europe – is above all for us a cause for joy, which gives some breathing space and happiness to us. It is also really important because here we gather all feedback from the market”. The exhibition has thus confirmed its role as a unique occasion to do business, and, after waiting for two years, the 2021 edition seems to have gone beyond initial expectations. “We are very happy to have participated in REAS”, declared Giulia Gandolfi, Marketing Manager for BAI Brescia Antincendi International. “Over the last two years the digital world has helped to maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders, but the chance to touch vehicles and components is a plus only tradeshows can provide”. This opinion is also shared by Mauro Massai, Managing Director of the company Mariani Fratelli: “There is a desire to re-emerge and great interest in new products is circulating”, he declared at the end of the tradeshow. “Attendance was truly remarkable, and our verdict is extremely positive.” Marco Leonardi, Commercial Manager of the Focaccia Group also drew up a satisfactory balance sheet. “We are very satisfied with this year’s tradeshow”, he explained on Sunday morning. “Turnout was excellent and exceeded expectations. There is the desire to meet and great interest in vehicles and all that the tradeshow offers”.

REAS 2021 thus preserves direct contact with exhibiting companies and shows it provides concrete responses to their needs. This is an important result that rewards a tradeshow format that, over twenty years of history has been able to win the confidence of companies, institutions and associations linked to the emergency sector.

“REAS is the result of enormous teamwork”, declared Gianantonio Rosa, President of Centro Fiera Montichiari. “Our exhibition has been able to react in the face of adversity, sending out a strong message of hope and faith. The tradeshow system can make an essential contribution to recovery, giving value to ideas, and the ability to work and desire to innovate to companies. Our thanks go to the volunteers, professionals and to all the companies that work each day to guarantee our safety”.

“REAS concludes with a very encouraging result”, declared Ezio Zorzi, Manager of Centro Fiera. “2021 edition numbers show that the emergency sector believes in the added value of tradeshows and wishes to return to believing in the future. The know-how of our companies is of inestimable value and is the foundation from which we must start again”.

“After almost two years of prevalently online interaction the wish to hold events in presence has returned”, explained Andreas Züge, Managing Director of Hannover Fairs International GmbH, the Italian headquarters of Deutsche Messe AG. “Through its 2021 edition REAS has reinforced its leadership position. In the year 2022 Italy will be once again an INTERSCHUTZ Partner Country. A not-to-be-missed occasion to develop the internationalization of REAS and above all to carry forward exchanges between the Italian emergency system and international key players”.

“International partnership is more important than ever”, confirmed Dirk Aschenbrenner, President of vdfb, the German Fire Protection Association. “At REAS we presented the German First Aid Robotics Centre (DRZ), which deals with research and development of mobile robotic systems for civil safety that were recently used during the flooding catastrophe in Germany. REAS offers an excellent opportunity to preview innovations and newness in products that will be featured next year at INTERSCHUTZ”.

“REAS struck me positively”, declared Karl-Heinz Banse, President of DFV (German Association of Fire-fighters). “We intend to continue with our partnership and confirm our attendance at the 2022 edition that will follow the appointment at INTERSCHUTZ a few months later.”

During the REAS inauguration ceremony, the vfdb President Dirk Aschenbrenner and the DFV President Karl-Heinz Banse welcomed the Head of the Italian Civil Protection Department Fabrizio Curcio to the INTERSCHUTZ stand, officially inviting him to the next edition of the quinquennial world leader tradeshow for the safety sector that will take place in Hannover from June 20th to 25th 2022. REAS and leading Italian companies will be key players during the Italy Partner Country Day that will take place with a series of initiatives specifically dedicated to our country. The synergy between Centro Fiera di Montichiari and Deutsche Messe AG has created a permanent channel of dialogue and cooperation between Italy and Germany and has contributed to growing the international appeal of the REAS brand.

The conference activities also proved to be an asset to the exhibition. The national conference “Drones in emergencies” was greatly appreciated. Organised on Friday by Mediarkè, it explored a topic becoming more and more strategic for Civil Protection that pays increasing attention to the implementation of significant technological developments. On Saturday the conference “Communication in emergency” generated high interest. It was presented by ANPAS and dealt with highly topical issues, thanks also to the speeches given by Fabrizio Curcio Head of the Italian Civil Protection Department and President of ANPAS Fabrizio Pregliasco. As per tradition, the A.I.B. Round Table, supported by the magazine “Italian Civil Protection”, confirmed its high profile and thanks to the presence of representatives from all regions in Italy, permitted assessment of the situation in relation to woodland fire protection in the country both in terms of legislation and operationally, drawing up new strategies after an extremely critical summer.

REAS 2021 concluded thus with the desire to return to planning with confidence for the future. The dates of next year’s edition have already been set for 7^th, 8^th and 9^th October 2022.

A moment of collective restart and thanks to operators and volunteers for their tireless efforts during the months of the pandemic. With these assumptions, Saturday 9 October, in the setting of the foyer of the Monteclarense district, the inauguration of the 2021 edition of REAS, which reaches the milestone of twenty editions, with the aim of launching a signal of trust in support of the Italian emergency.

To do the honors, Gianantonio Rosa, president of the Centro Fiera, who reiterated the pride of promoting an event capable of giving voice to the Italian emergency system and to the many companies operating in the sector. Among the numerous authorities representing institutions, state bodies, associations and voluntary groups, Marco Togni, mayor of Montichiari, Fabrizio Curcio, head of the Civil Protection department, Anna Frizzante, deputy head of cabinet of the Prefecture of Brscia, Pietro Foroni, intervened. Councilor for Civil Protection of the Lombardy Region, Antonio Bazzani, Councilor with responsibility for Civil Protection of the Province of Brescia, Valter Muchetti, Councilor for Civil Protection of the Municipality of Brescia, Fabrizio Pregliasco, President of ANPAS, Andreas Züge, General Manager of Hannover Fairs International , Dirk Aschenbrenner of vfdb German fire protection association, Karl-Heninz Banse, president of the German fire brigade association DFV.

After the break imposed by the emergency linked to COVID-19, the Italian trade fair system is experiencing a restart phase in which operators and professionals return to meet and plan for the future. The 2021 edition of REAS, the leading trade fair in Italy for the first aid, civil protection and fire prevention sector, scheduled from 8 to 10 October at the Centro Fiera di Montichiari (BS), therefore marks a new beginning, in the name of constructive confrontation between Bodies, Associations, Voluntary Groups and specialized companies. In fact, thanks to their attitude to sacrifice and the ability to innovate, these realities are the real protagonists of the national emergency management protocol.

“The restart of the exhibition system is an opportunity not to be missed,” said Gianantonio Rosa, president of Centro Fiera S.p.A.. “The fairs are born in support of the territory, with the aim of supporting business activity and giving concrete answers to the needs of the public. REAS addresses a key area, that of emergency management. Never before have we been so proud to promote the most important Italian trade fair in the sector. We want to dedicate the 2021 edition of REAS to all the volunteers and operators who, during this difficult year, have done their utmost to ensure the safety of our communities. ”

The most important production and commercial realities operating in the first aid, civil protection and fire prevention emergencies are present at the fair. REAS 2021 is the mirror of a very dynamic sector which, in our country, includes companies with a great tradition, strongly oriented towards product innovation and able to compete on international markets.

Thanks to the partnership with Hannover Fairs International GmbH and INTERSCHUTZ, the world’s leading specialized trade fair held every five years in Hanover, REAS is even more open to technology transfer and knowledge exchange with major European partners and players in sector. Today the fair is an opportunity for all-out confrontation, in a European key, where the protagonists of the Italian emergency management system can increase their technical background and develop an increasingly integrated and effective approach to emergency management.

“After almost two years of mainly online interactions, the desire to hold an event in person has returned”, says Andreas Züge, general manager of Hannover Fairs International GmbH. “And then in the next year 2022 Italy will again be INTERSCHUTZ Partner Country. An unmissable opportunity to deepen the internationalization of REAS and above all for the exchange between the Italian sector with the world. ”

REAS is a fair that has always invested in on-the-job training. Fair events are a valuable opportunity for emergency sector operators and volunteers because they constitute concrete moments of confrontation, in which to learn new skills and measure one’s level of preparation. The 2021 edition hosts a program of conferences, workshops, seminars, exercises and operational demonstrations that will involve organizations and associations involved in emergency management.

THE PRESENCE IN REAS OF THE CIVIL PROTECTION DEPARTMENT
REAS can count on the presence of State Bodies and Bodies operating at the different levels in which the national emergency management protocol is articulated. At the top is the Civil Protection Department which, on the occasion of the 2021 edition of REAS, will illustrate its activities with a stand at the fair. Furthermore, at the ribbon cutting ceremony, the presence of the Head of Department Fabrizio Curcio is expected who, on Saturday, together with the officials in charge, will speak at some conferences and panels of the fair. Furthermore, the Civil Protection Department will exhibit at REAS a particular self-propelled plate capable of simulating seismic events, created in collaboration with the Eucentre Foundation, the European Center for Training and Research in Seismic Engineering in Pavia. The project aims to promote awareness of seismic risk, increasing the awareness of the population. In fact, the instrumentation will allow REAS visitors to experience a seismic event and better understand the importance of a modern anti-seismic design of buildings.

AIB ROUND TABLE: THE POINT ON WOOD FIRE FIGHTING
On Saturday 9 October, in Hall 7, the traditional appointment with the AIB Round Table promoted by the magazine “La Sviluppo civile Italiana” is confirmed. The 2021 edition, scheduled for Saturday 9 October at 2.30 pm, will be entitled: “AIB summer 2021 campaign: an experience to remember What new organizational structure to combat the phenomenon of fires, also in light of decree law no. 120 – September 8, 2021? “. The conference will be an opportunity to take stock of the situation of the Italian forest fire, in an all-out discussion between managers and officials of the PC-AIB regional services, volunteers and representatives of the sector

TRAINING AND COMMUNICATION IN TIME OF PANDEMICS: ANPAS EVENTS
A conference on emergency communication during the pandemic and five different training moments: National Association of Public Assistance returns to REAS 2021 to give continuity to the path of sharing and culture of rescue undertaken on training and communication and which, with the pandemic, projects volunteers and institutions in a future to be traveled together. On 9 October, the Head of Department Fabrizio Curcio and Fabrizio Pregliasco will discuss the emergency communication during the pandemic.

DRONES IN EMERGENCIES: THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON UNMANNED SYSTEMS
Drones land at REAS. On the occasion of the twentieth edition of the Salone, the first national conference “Drones in emergencies. The use of unmanned systems for search and rescue activities “, which will take place on Friday 8 October at the Scalvini Room (first floor, central entrance). This appointment was organized by the Roman company Mediarkè in collaboration with the two reference professional events of the drone sector in Italy, Rome Drone Conference and Sea Drone Tech Summit. Official partner is Human Factor Italia.

A WOODEN FIRE FIGHTING DEMONSTRATION WITH AIRBUS H125
Sunday 10 October, at 2.00 pm, REAS hosts a demonstration of forest fire fighting with the help of a helicopter by the Austrian company Heli Austria, specialized in this type of intervention, in collaboration with the Misericordia Christophorus Dolomiti of Bolzano. The Airbus H125 helicopter stands out for its power (more than 900 horsepower) and great maneuverability. This vehicle is often used as a light helicopter for forest fire fighting, both in Italy and abroad. In the demonstration proposed at REAS, the specialized pilot will demonstrate how a fire is extinguished through an external water “basket” called “Bambi Bucket” which can contain more than 1,000 liters of water at each load. Several extinguishing maneuvers will be carried out that will demonstrate how effective this technology is in the containment and extinguishing action of forest fires.

CIVIL PROTECTION, THIRD SECTOR AND VOLUNTEERING: THE AIFOS WORKSHOPS
On the occasion of REAS 2021, AiFOS Civil Protection organizes a series of free workshops for volunteers and operators in the emergency sector. Third sector, civil protection and prevention and protection measures from COVID-19 will be the main topics discussed in the appointments proposed during the three days of the fair: “Managing a Third Sector Body (ETS) of Civil Protection”, “The conscious volunteer. ” and “COVID-19: the prevention and protection measures to be adopted in the course of Civil Protection activities”.

“GIUSEPPE ZAMBERLETTI” TROPHY: AN EVENT PROMOTED BY PROCIV ITALIA
Saturday 9 October REAS will host the second edition of the “Giuseppe Zamberletti” Trophy promoted by PROCIV ITALIA, the National Association of Civil Protection and Health Volunteers. The event will be dedicated to the memory of Joseph

THE FUTURE IS ALREADY HERE: THE CO.E.S. FOR RESCUE DRIVERS
“The future is already here”. This is the evocative title of the Co.E.S. scheduled for Saturday 9 October as part of REAS. The training event promoted by the National Association of Health Emergency Drivers will illustrate the intervention approach in the rescue in tunnels and on hybrid-electric propulsion vehicles. Co.E.S. has always been very active in the training of driver-rescuers, transmitting the theoretical and practical skills to intervene safely in the main risk contexts.

THE DRIVER OF THE YEAR TROPHY AND THE FORMULA SAFE DRIVING FORMULA
Formula Guida Sicura confirms its presence at REAS with a stand at the fair and two engaging events open to all. The first is the E.M.O. aimed at drivers of medical vehicles that will take place in the days preceding the Show, Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 October. Two days that will prepare students to acquire the skills necessary for a better management of the health vehicle from a theoretical, methodological and practical point of view. The second appointment is the ninth edition of the traditional “Driver of the Year” Trophy dedicated to drivers of emergency vehicles. The event, a “classic” of REAS, is scheduled for Saturday 9 October.

CIVES: A ROUND TABLE ON THE ROLE OF THE NURSE IN AN EMERGENCY
The presence at REAS of CIVES Nurses for Emergency is also confirmed for 2021. Among the initiatives proposed at the fair, the Round Table entitled “The role of the nurse within the civil protection system” stands out, scheduled for Saturday 9 October, at 3.30 pm, in the Scalvini Room (first floor, central entrance). The Round Table scheduled at REAS will be attended by CIVES, FNOPI, OPI Brescia, Civil Protection and voluntary associations.

CINOFILI AID TROPHY: THE SARTORIA SCHIAVI CONTEST IS BACK
One of the most anticipated events within REAS 2021 is the new edition of the Rescue Dog Trophy promoted by Sartoria Schiavi. The contest is aimed at all dog units of civil protection volunteer associations active in the country and brings to the fair a concrete demonstration of the operation of rescue dogs in emergency contexts. In the latest edition, which was proposed in 2019, the trophy has garnered many acclaim, being appreciated for the high technical level of the units involved and for the spectacular aspects of the various tests.

TIMMY TAKES A STOP AT REAS! THE INTERSCHUTZ MASCOT AT THE FAIR
Timmy returns to REAS. The INTERSCHUTZ mascot will be present in Montichiari and will visit REAS during all three opening days. In the meantime, you can follow his trip to Italy through the official Facebook pages (REAS International Emergency Room and Timmy Der Border Collie)

The appointment with REAS International Emergency Exhibition is therefore from 8 to 10 October 2021 at the Montichiari Exhibition Center (BS), with the following times: Friday and Saturday from 9.00 to 18.00; Sunday from 9.00 to 17.00. The ribbon cutting ceremony in the presence of the authorities will be held on Saturday, at 10.30, in the foyer of the central pavilion. Admission is free with mandatory online registration.

REAS can count on the presence of State Bodies and Bodies operating at the different levels in which the national emergency management protocol is articulated. At the top is the Civil Protection Department which, on the occasion of the 2021 edition of REAS, will illustrate its activities with a stand at the fair. Furthermore, at the ribbon cutting ceremony, the presence of the Head of Department Fabrizio Curcio is expected who, on Saturday, together with the officials in charge, will speak at some conferences and panels of the fair.

Furthermore, the Civil Protection Department will exhibit at REAS a particular self-propelled plate capable of simulating seismic events, created in collaboration with the Eucentre Foundation, the European Center for Training and Research in Seismic Engineering in Pavia. The project aims to promote awareness of seismic risk, increasing the awareness of the population. In fact, the instrumentation will allow REAS visitors to experience a seismic event and better understand the importance of a modern anti-seismic design of buildings.

The presence of the Civil Protection Department at REAS falls at the beginning of the third edition of the National Civil Protection Week (10 – 16 October) the third edition of the instituted in 2019 at the International Day for the reduction of the risk of natural disasters celebrated every year on October 13th.

Obiettivo della Settimana è sensibilizzare i cittadini sui temi di protezione civile, per un approccio consapevole al territorio che tenga conto anche delle nuove sfide globali poste dai cambiamenti climatici. Un cittadino consapevole, infatti, è un cittadino capace di scegliere, in grado di adottare comportamenti corretti per la riduzione del rischio e la salvaguardia dell’ambiente.

Sunday 10 October, at 2.00 pm, REAS hosts a demonstration of forest fire fighting with the help of a helicopter by the Austrian company Heli Austria, specialized in this type of intervention, in collaboration with the Misericordia Christophorus Dolomiti of Bolzano.

The Airbus H125 helicopter stands out for its power (more than 900 horsepower) and great maneuverability. This vehicle is often used as a light helicopter for forest fire fighting, both in Italy and abroad.

Heli Austria with these and other means is active all over the world in the forest fire service. In Italy it has operated mainly in Sardinia but has also carried out interventions in Turkey and Chile, countries that have been the subject of numerous large fires this year.

In the demonstration on Sunday 10 October at REAS, the specialized pilot will demonstrate how a fire is extinguished using an external water “basket” called “Bambi Bucket” which can hold more than 1,000 liters of water at each load. Several extinguishing maneuvers will be carried out which will demonstrate how effective this technology is in the containment and extinguishing action of forest fires.

Furthermore, during the days of the fair, it will also be possible to make short tourist flights aboard this exceptional vehicle.

Inside the stand of the Misericordia d’Italia it will also be possible to participate in a course addressed to rescue personnel entitled “Workshop: Approach to Helicopter Rescue” which will illustrate the correct method of management and approach to a rescue / emergency helicopter in case of its use.

For twenty years Sartoria Schiavi has been a partner of REAS and has shared every moment of growth that has been truly mutual. Today the Piacenza-based company confirms its presence at the fair with the enthusiasm of the first edition and a wealth of experience that has earned it the trust of institutions, operators and emergency volunteers.

Here is our interview with Marica Montanari, marketing manager of Sartoria Schiavi.

The past year was inevitably marked by COVID-19. The emergency sector has played a key role in addressing the spread of the pandemic. What is the experience of Sartoria Schiavi?
Sartoria Schiavi has been at the forefront of the fight against the pandemic. Especially in the first lockdown, our certified washable masks helped the police and rescuers and the population to protect themselves. Our company is based in Piacenza, the epicenter of the first pandemic wave, so the commitment was really great, as well as the fear of something that was unknown. It was a touching and tiring experience, but we also saw the solidarity of many companies, like ours, which have donated so many protection devices.

REAS 2021 is proposed as a starting point for the entire sector and wants to convey to operators and volunteers a signal of unity and confidence in the future. What are your expectations for this edition?
The objective of Sartoria Schiavi is aligned with that of the Fair, of which we have been a partner for 20 years and with which we have shared every moment and every experience. We must return to meet, to confront, to have faith in the future and in our fundamental role as Companies and Associations operating in such a crucial sector.
We expect a desire for rebirth and a desire for sociality.

What news will you bring to REAS 2021? Are there any special initiatives that you will present at the fair?
For its commitment during the pandemic, Sartoria Schiavi is “Artisan of the year”. Confartigianato Piacenza has created a book that tells our story: we will deliver it to the authorities and to the Fair as a sign of thanks. In our stand we will present the news in terms of fabrics and accessories. As every year, Sartoria Schiavi is sponsor of various initiatives: first of all the “Trofeo Cinofili da Soccorso”, now in its sixth edition, led by Giovanni Martinelli. Lots of news this year in terms of research and obedience of our four-legged friends, indispensable in many emergency scenarios. In the Pavilion set up by the Italian Red Cross, in addition to the large exhibition of vehicles and activities, a play area will be set up with a table football tournament; the initiative was born in the name of the return to sociality and Sartoria Schiavi has gladly married the sponsorship of all the awards. Collaboration also with the ANA Civil Protection in the Pavilion set up together with the Alpine Troops.