Category Archives: 2022

Italy has transported 232 Ukrainian patients with 35 medical flights since the beginning of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In these seven months, the Department of Civil Protection has in fact activated a “medical evacuation” and “disability evacuation” service dedicated to patients from Ukraine and present in neighboring countries, using institutional structures or private flights for the transport. offered as a donation. This is an anticipation of the data on Italian health support for the war in Ukraine that will be provided on the occasion of REAS 2022, the twenty-first edition of the great International Emergency Exhibition, which opens tomorrow 7 October at Centro Fiera di Montichiari (Brescia) for in fact, during the event, a conference on “Medevac and Disevac in international emergencies: state of the art and future perspectives” is scheduled for Saturday 8 (2 pm, Sala Pedini). the head of the Civil Protection Department, Fabrizio Curcio, the Director General of the Department’s Volunteer and Resources Office, Sisto Russo, and the Consul General of Ukraine in Milan, Andrii Kartysh. “This conference will focus on the value of the operation that we started in February to support the Ukrainian population “, explains the Russian director.” We will present the faces of the protagonists of this operation, who will share their experience in the hope that this moment will also represent an opportunity for reflection to take note of what we have built and then try to outline the path that awaits us “.

The REAS 2022 hall will be officially inaugurated on Saturday 8 (10:30 am, central entrance) with the intervention of civil and military authorities. Over 240 exhibitors from Italy and 19 other countries (including Germany, France, Poland, Great Britain, Canada, United States, Australia, China and South Korea) were present on an exhibition area of ​​over 30 thousand square meters. Numerous technological innovations will be exhibited in the 8 halls of the exhibition center, such as new emergency and fire fighting vehicles, helicopters with special equipment, equipment for first aid operators, anti-virus sanitation systems and even drones for the search for missing in the event of natural disasters or major accidents. Over 25 conferences and collateral events are scheduled, starting with a round table that will be dedicated to the latest forest fire campaign and to the collaboration between the various regions to manage the disastrous fires that have also broken out this year throughout the peninsula. Other conferences will cover the role of volunteering in civil protection, rescue operations in the air and in the mountain or industrial environment, the transport of pediatric or traumatized patients, emergency telecommunications and planning and prevention of natural and anthropogenic risks. Some side events are also scheduled, such as an educational project for children on emergencies, a basic course for civil protection volunteers and a joint exercise with the participation of state bodies and volunteer groups. Finally, the delivery of some prizes is expected: the “Giuseppe Zamberletti Trophy” for fire fighting and civil protection, the “Driver of the Year Trophy” for emergency vehicle drivers, the “Dog Rescue Trophy” for units civil protection dog lovers and the photo contest “Photograph the emergency in safety”.

REAS is organized by Centro Fiera Montichiari in partnership with Hannover Fairs International GmbH and with Interschutz, the world’s leading specialized trade fair that takes place every four years in Hanover (Germany). Admission is free and open to all, after registering online for this

link.

One of the most anticipated events within REAS 2022 is the new edition of the Rescue Dog Trophy promoted by Sartoria Schiavi. The contest is aimed at all canine 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.

Now in its sixth edition, 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. REAS will be the perfect context to propose intervention scenarios that simulate emergency contexts and disasters, in which the work of well-trained dog units is essential.

Per information: www.sartoriaschiavi.com

In the 2022 edition of INTERSCHUTZ, the most important fair in the world dedicated to the safety sector scheduled from 20 to 25 June in Hanover, REAS played a leading role with a stand within the Italian collective and above all with the “Italy Partner Day” ”scheduled for Wednesday 22 June. A special day entirely dedicated to the Italian emergency management system and the opportunities offered by REAS 2022 which will be held at Centro Fiera Montichiari from 7 to 9 October.

The “Partner Country Day” counted on the participation of the Head of the Civil Protection Department Fabrizio Curcio who was able to illustrate the peculiarities of the Italian emergency management system to the European partners. Amedeo Aristei, central director of the Civil Protection of Friuli Venezia Giulia, studied the specificities of the region’s forest fire prevention system and the methods of intervention of specialized volunteer groups. The all-out confrontation coordinated by Andreas Züge, general manager of Hannover Fairs International GmbH, also saw the participation of Dirk Aschenbrenner, president of the vfdb, Cimolino Hulrik, head of the German Fire Brigade, and Marco Ghimenti, Head of the National Police Department of the Fire and emergency manager.

Hannover. When INTERSCHUTZ opens its doors in a few days’ time (20 – 25 June), Hannover will become the international “blue light capital”. Brand-new topics, innovations and a broad supporting program consisting of conferences, competitions, workshops and live training – all this is offered by the world’s leading trade fair for fire brigades, rescue services, civil protection and safety/security.

Against the backdrop of the current geopolitical challenges, the accompanying humanitarian crises and the increasing natural disasters caused by climate change, INTERSCHUTZ provides the urgently needed framework to engage in international discourse and jointly develop solutions to protect human lives. “INTERSCHUTZ is more important today than ever before,” emphasized Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Managing Board of Deutsche Messe AG. More than 1,300 exhibitors from over 50 countries are looking forward to seeing their customers at the exhibition. The longest journey, more than 18,000 kilometers, was made by an exhibitor from New Zealand. Around 80,000 square meters of exhibition space and thus eight halls, the outdoor area and the Convention Center have been booked for INTERSCHUTZ.

Parallel to INTERSCHUTZ, the German Fire Brigades Association (DFV) is organizing the 29th German Firefighters’ Day, to which the citizens of the city of Hannover and all international exhibition guests are invited. The event will kick off with a “Blue Light Mile” on Sunday in advance of the exhibition in the Hannover city center.

DFV President Karl-Heinz Banse is also looking forward to INTERSCHUTZ: “This is going to be a successful exhibition, indeed it is going to be a great 29th German Firefighters’ Day! At last, we can meet in person again, discuss technical issues, set the political course, and maintain and expand our national and international network of fire brigades. I’m really looking forward to the big events: Hannover will be the center of the firefighting world from 20 – 25 June 2022.”

Top themes: Digitalization, population protection and sustainability

With the lead theme “Teams, Tactics, Technology – Connecting Protection and Rescue”, INTERSCHUTZ makes it clear where the journey is headed in the future. The digitalization of the firefighting and rescue sector is driving innovation and making a significant contribution to enabling emergency services to work even faster, more purposefully and more effectively. Visitors can get an overview of the wide range of solutions.

The first port of call on the subject of digitalization is Hall 16: From the “digital twin” to modern communications and control center technology, it is full of innovations. The use of drones for reconnaissance flights, rescue and firefighting robots, the latest 5G applications and digital features on personal protective equipment will also be on display here and in the other halls.

“Speed, safety and quality are essential criteria for successful firefighting and rescue service operations,” said Dirk Aschenbrenner, President of the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb). “Today, digitalized processes are already helping to improve operational procedures.” A look at industry and the economy gives an idea of the possibilities that can be exploited in the future to digitally optimize the emergency response system.

As examples, Mr. Aschenbrenner cited real-time situational awareness or decision-making tools based on artificial intelligence. It is important, he said, to establish an innovation cycle that maps the digitalization process in emergency response from needs assessment to market launch.

In addition to digitalization, INTERSCHUTZ will also focus on other important topics: These include, among other things, civil protection. In times of increasing crisis situations, disaster management organizations are facing challenges as never before. The latest developments in robotics and the prototype of a pontoon boat at the stand of the German Federal Agency for Technical Relief show the direction in which civil protection will be heading in the future. The Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance, together with numerous partners, will present the pilot project “Laboratory Care 5,000”. At the voluntary humanitarian organization Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe, rescue missions are simulated via virtual reality, making the new demands on teams visible.

Exciting product innovations also await guests at the exhibition in the area of vehicle technology. Alternative drive systems for emergency vehicles, for example, will play a major role at INTERSCHUTZ in Hannover. The pioneer here is the global Rosenbauer Group, which will be presenting, among other things, the world’s first fully electric turntable ladder at its stand in Hall 27. The Berlin Fire Brigade is also bringing a Rosenbauer fire truck with electric drive to Hannover. In addition, electric vehicles for emergency command or transport of injured persons will be on display at the exhibition.

However, the topic of electric mobility not only provides important impetus against the backdrop of sustainability; the practical challenges and special features of battery fires will also be discussed at the exhibition. After all, the battery of an electric vehicle represents a separate and new source of fire. This, as well as other topics, can be covered in live, hands-on training sessions for emergency personnel at INTERSCHUTZ. The demand for these offerings is high. For example, around 500 participants have registered for the S-GARD SAFETYTOUR.

Six days of excitement and information

INTERSCHUTZ highlights also include the Holmatro Rescue Challenge (Monday to Friday) and the Firefit European Championships (Monday to Saturday), in which the best international firefighters compete against one another. In full gear and with breathing protection; among other things, they will have to climb a twelve meter high tower and pull up a fire hose. After the impact machine, participants will run through a short slalom course and then pick up a filled fire hose to extinguish a target fire. In the final sprint, the goal is to rescue an 80 kilogram dummy and carry it to the finish line. It will be interesting to see whether the world record of 1:11 minutes will be broken at INTERSCHUTZ 2022.

Things will also get exciting at the new Hackathon@INTERSCHUTZ – a competition on the topic of civil protection and disaster control (23 – 25 June). This is about who comes up with the best ideas and strategies to incorporate artificial intelligence into crisis and situation management. One of the highlights will be the opening speech by Ukrainian Fire Brigade General Serhiy Kruk on the second day of the Hackathon, 24 June. Mr. Kruk will also participate in an expert roundtable on civil protection, and will be joined by former Polish Prime Minister Waldemar Pawlak and other speakers.

Civil protection will also be the focus of the CP Symposium on 21 – 22 June. In addition, there are various presentation stages at the stands of partners and exhibitors. The central INTERSCHUTZ Forum in Hall 26 will offer visitors more than 130 presentations where they can join in the discussion. The conference covers all important aspects of the exhibition and focuses on one topic area each day: Preventive fire protection (Monday), Civil protection and disaster management (Tuesday), Forest fires and firefighting (Wednesday), Digitalization (Thursday) and Rescue services (Friday). The conference program will be broadcast live on the web, giving interested parties who cannot be on site this year the opportunity to follow INTERSCHUTZ live with all its exciting topics.

Digital participation also includes the networking feature, which allows out-of-town visitors to connect digitally with attendees at the exhibition via the INTERSCHUTZ website.

Platform for international exchange and mutual learning

Networking and exchange is also the goal of numerous international firefighting and civil protection delegations. Globe-trotting experts from more than 15 countries, including Australia, India, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and South Korea, plan to use INTERSCHUTZ to gain an overview of the industry’s advancements and expand their network. “INTERSCHUTZ is the industry’s Number 1 platform for international exchange,” Mr. Köckler emphasized. He is particularly looking forward to the three Partner Countries France, Italy and the USA, which will be in the spotlight from Tuesday to Thursday. Experts will report on the special features of fire protection, safety and rescue in their countries at the joint country stands and in the stage program.

Italy, for example, is one of the countries with the highest natural disaster risk. In addition to volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, landslides, floods and storm surges, the country also frequently has to contend with forest fires – an issue that is increasingly becoming a challenge in Germany as well under the influence of climate change.

Help for Ukraine

In addition to the three Partner Countries, Ukraine will also be in the spotlight at this year’s INTERSCHUTZ. Many fire brigades and aid organizations are doing their best every day, not only in the country but also in neighboring countries where Ukrainian refugees have been sheltering since Russia launched its war. INTERSCHUTZ has launched a fundraising campaign in order to make an active contribution and to support the people in Ukraine, as well as the fire brigades and rescue units based there: “We will donate one euro to the good cause for every visitor to INTERSCHUTZ,” Köckler announced. 100 percent of the donations will go to the “Firefighters Aid for Ukraine” fund organized by the German Fire Brigades Association (DFV), and the donation check will be handed over to the responsible persons on Saturday, 25 June within at the DFV Delegates Meeting.

Tickets & COVID policies

Tickets for INTERSCHUTZ can be purchased on the INTERSCHUTZ website (www.interschutz.de) or at the box offices at the entrances (North 1, West 1 and 2, South 1). Day tickets cost 24 euros, concessionary tickets are 19 euros. The season ticket for the entire duration of the fair is 54 euros. Admission is from 9 AM to 6 PM Monday to Saturday. The digital offerings (conference, networking) can be used free of charge.

There are no longer any COVID-related access restrictions to the exhibition grounds. No vaccination status is requested, nor is evidence of a negative COVID test required. In addition, there is no general requirement to wear a mask, but for personal protection, wearing a mask indoors is recommended. The specifications of the respective exhibitors apply at the exhibition stands. Masks are still compulsory on public transport.

About INTERSCHUTZ

INTERSCHUTZ is the world’s leading trade fair for fire brigades, rescue services, civil protection and safety/security. It will be held in Hannover from 20 – 25 June 2022. The event covers the full array of state-of-the-art gear and services needed for firefighting, fire protection, rescue work, civil protection, telecommunications and control centers as well as personal protective equipment. International INTERSCHUTZ events include: “CEFE powered by INTERSCHUTZ” (1 – 3 August 2022) in Shanghai, China, “AFAC powered by INTERSCHUTZ” (23 – 25 August 2022) in Adelaide, Australia and “REAS powered by INTERSCHUTZ” (7 – 9 October 2022) in Montichiari, Italy.

Drones still protagonists at REAS. In fact, on the occasion of the next edition of the International Emergency Exhibition, the second edition of the national conference “Drones in emergencies. The use of unmanned systems for search and rescue activities “, which will take place on Friday 7 October at Centro Fiera Montichiari (Scalvini Room, first floor, central entrance, 3 pm). This appointment follows the success of the first edition of the conference, which last year saw the participation of important speakers and about a hundred participants including professionals and volunteers.

The conference will see the interventions of experts and operators, who will present some recent operational activities with the use of unmanned platforms in search, rescue and emergency missions in the event of natural disasters, major accidents or search and rescue operations. The organization is organized by the Roman company Mediarkè, in collaboration with the two professional reference events of the drone sector in Italy, Roma Drone Conference and Sea Drone Tech Summit. Official partner is the ReD Tech flight school for drone pilots.

 

DRONES IN EMERGENCIES
The use of unmanned systems for search and rescue activities

Friday 7 October 2022
15: 00-16: 30
Scalvini Room (first floor, central entrance)

Organization:
Mediarkè srl
Rome Drone Conference
Sea Drone Tech Summit

Official partner:
ReD Tech

INTERVENTION PROGRAM (provisional):
Luigi CONTIN, ReD Tech
Massimo LANDI, Local Police of the Union of Valtenesi Municipalities (Manerba del Garda – BS)
Valentino ARILLO, Crisis Unit of the Municipality of Civitavecchia (RM)
Francesco GARGANESE, Territorial Air Surveillance (SAT)

Moderate:
Luciano CASTRO, president of Rome Drone Conference and Sea Drone Tech Summit

Participation in the conference is free and free for visitors to REAS 2022.
For information or contacts: segreteria@romadrone.it.

Internationalization is one of the key factors in the growth of REAS International Exhibition for Rescue, Fire Fighting, Disaster Relief and Security. The edition scheduled from 7 to 9 October at Centro Fiera Montichiari will be a meeting point for the Italian emergency system and an important opportunity for discussion with European partners. In the three macro-sectors in which the fair is developed – first aid, civil protection and fire prevention – all the main companies operating in the national emergency management protocol will find space, with product innovations, technologies and services available to over 23,000 volunteers and operators who visit the event every year. The presence at the fair of institutional delegations and specialized buyers from abroad is an added value for exhibiting companies that can establish new contacts and present their products on global markets.

“Emergency management is an increasingly complex challenge,” says Gianantonio Rosa, president of Centro Fiera Montichiari. “Disasters, pandemics and emergency contexts can only be dealt with effectively by coordinating the forces available in the best possible way. This is why it is essential to share knowledge, experience and resources. With REAS, Bodies, State Bodies, associations and companies have at their disposal a meeting point in which to discuss the objectives to be achieved. ”

Establishing a comparison on a European scale and attracting visitors from abroad are fundamental objectives. REAS has been investing for years in this direction, as confirmed by the international fair qualification obtained in 2019 and the recent ISO 25639: 2008 certification by ISFCERT. Since 2013, the event has been a partner of Hannover Fairs International GmbH and INTERSCHUTZ, the world’s leading trade fair for the safety sector which takes place every five years in Hannover. In the edition scheduled from 20 to 25 June 2022, REAS will have a leading role within the Italian collective, which will host the technologies and know-how that make our country a virtuous, appreciated and studied model. abroad. The highlight will be the “Country Partner Italy Day supported by REAS” 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 goal, in view of the edition scheduled from 7 to 9 October in Montichiari, is to increase the number of visiting specialized foreign buyers and to build together numerous opportunities for technical discussion and exchange of know-how.