The Emergency Services Show for 2010 will this year have a dedicated search and rescue zone with stands for a variety of SAR diciplines.

Registration for the UK's only event for anyone involved in emergency planning, response or recovery opens next week at www.ess2010.co.uk. This year's show will take place on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th November at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry.

Last year's event attracted over 4,000 attendees and 2010 will build on the success of the previous four years, promising to be the best yet. This annual show is a unique event promoting multi agency collaboration by bringing together everyone in the UK involved in an emergency – a unique mix of commercial and non commercial exhibitors, from the manufacturers who showcase their latest products to the emergency services and first responders demonstrating how this equipment is actually used.

The Emergency Services Show 2010 will provide access to the latest technology, ideas and initiatives focused on improving public safety and protecting the environment and the Critical National Infrastructure. The show will be especially relevant in light of the current uncertain political and economic climate, with opportunities to speak to contemporaries and exhibitors to help with framework agreements, income generation, outsourcing and equipment requirements.

The two day supporting conference will provide delegates with the opportunity to join like minded professionals to discuss the latest news, developments and strategic advances as well as hearing about lessons learnt and new initiatives from a range of high profile speakers.

New for 2010
To reflect the importance and popularity of this event, exhibition space has been increased to meet demand. The new Hall 3 will incorporate the larger displays of specialist equipment and vehicles previously shown outside. Under cover and protected from the elements, exhibitors will show the latest products, innovations and services, including practical demonstrations.

Hall 1 includes the growing Blue Light Zone - which brings Police, Fire and Rescue and Ambulance services from around the UK together to showcase the 'Best of British' and share initiatives and examples of best practice and the popular Emergency Response Zone - which is made up of other Category 1 and 2 responders, Professional, Government and Voluntary organisations, offering perfect networking opportunities to affiliated organisations.

New for 2010, there will be a dedicated UK Search and Rescue (SAR) Zone featuring British Cave Rescue, Lowland Rescue, Maritime Incident Response Group (MIRG), MCA, Mountain Rescue England &Wales, RAF SAR, the RNLI and I-Lifeboats.

David Brown, Event Director, Emergency Services (MMC) Ltd, comments: "In these uncertain times it is more important than ever for all Category 1 and 2 responders and associated agencies to talk together to enable them to share resources and make the most of their budgets. The Emergency Services Show offers the unique opportunity to meet with specialist suppliers to facilitate mutually beneficial buying arrangements and discuss new important innovations and products."

See the whole picture
This well established show was started in 2006 to facilitate collaboration following the publication of The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 by providing access to the latest technology, ideas and initiatives. Following recent national and global emergencies, it is proving more relevant than ever and is the one event that shouldn't be missed this year.