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Show episodes drop from 13 October 2025.
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2025 show episodes
Sponsored by MSA Safety.
Missed sessions at The Emergency Services Show and The Emergency Tech Show 2025? Well, you are in luck because we have turned 43 sessions from three of our stages into podcast episodes.
With a new episode available Monday - Wednesday, look out for fascinating content from the show floor.
Mondays - People & Skills
Tuesdays - Emergency Tech Leaders
Wednesdays - Protecting the Protectors
On Thursdays watch out for occasional bonus episodes with recordings from the on-site EST pod studio.
The first episode of season three drops on 13 October
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Episodes
Jan 22, 2026
Jan 22, 2026
13 min
In this bonus episode we bring you a short interview that James Devonshire did at the show in our podcast studio at the The Emergency Services Show 2025.
He talks to Rob and Egbe about how geospatial data is being used in the police, about the range of tech in place and reminds us why The Emergency Services Show is the place to be for great conversations and learning.
Enjoy.
Speakers
James Devonshire, Emergency Services Times (pictured)
Rob Goldsmith, Geospatial specialist, Devon and Cornwall Police
Egbe Manners, Market Development Lead, Ordnance Survey
This episode is sponsored by MSA Safety
The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. MSA Safety is not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.
CPD accreditation from CPDme
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Jan 21, 2026
Jan 21, 2026
44 min
In our second episode with the British Safety Industry Federation, the panel looks at tender specifications. They argue that they are critical to securing the right products that deliver the quality and performance that teams need. Listen on to get insights into how robust tendering ensures end users get what they truly need.
Speakers:
- Natalie Wilson, host
- Amy Beams, Women in the Fire Service
- Chris Butcher, BTTG
- Alan Murray, British Safety Industry Federation
This episode is sponsored by MSA Safety
The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. MSA Safety is not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.
CPD accreditation from CPDme
This episode is worth 0.5 CPD points. To collect your certificate email team@emergencyservicestimes.com.
Download the free CPDme app to document your learning, reflect on how it aligns with your goals, and defend your decision-making when evidencing your CPD.
The app provides a structured approach to capturing your reflections, making it easier to showcase your growth and meet professional standards. A copy of this certificate will also be added to the app when you request a free account.
Jan 20, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
41 min
Professor Richard Aldrich joins The Emergency Tech Show to give an invigorating keynote speech on AI technologies, drawing on his extensive work from the world of security and spies. He explains that with a tsunami of data sweeping towards us we must engage with new technologies but shows that the smart choices are about resilience rather than radical transformation. Listen on to find out more.
Speakers:
- Rich Preston, host
- Richard Aldrich, Warwick University
This episode is sponsored by MSA Safety
The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. MSA Safety is not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.
CPD accreditation from CPDme
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Jan 19, 2026
Jan 19, 2026
45 min
Dr Camilla De Camargo and Dr Stephanie Wallace from Lancaster University reveal the findings of the first national survey on police uniforms commissioned by the Police Federation of England and Wales. In this lively episode, they explore how ill-fitting uniforms affect officers’ health, safety, and operational effectiveness, and discuss the urgent need for inclusive, functional uniform reform.
Speakers:
- Joy Flanagan, host
- Dr Camilla De Camargo, Lancaster University
- Dr Stephanie Wallace, Lancaster University
This episode is sponsored by MSA Safety
The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. MSA Safety is not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.
CPD accreditation from CPDme
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Jan 14, 2026
Jan 14, 2026
45 min
In this episode, the first of three hosted by the British Safety Industry Federation, Natalie Wilson chairs a panel focused on inclusive PPE. With a starting point of the publication of a new standard, the panel explores the importance of ‘Fit for Form.’ They highlight why correctly fitting PPE matters and share practical steps for both manufacturers and end users.
Speakers:
- Natalie Wilson, host
- Amy Beams, Women in the Fire Service
- Sarah Gibbs, BSI
- Laura-Jane Watkins, SecurityWomen
This episode is sponsored by MSA Safety
The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. MSA Safety is not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.
CPD accreditation from CPDme
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Jan 13, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
49 min
In a first for The Emergency Tech Show, host Rich Preston is joined on stage by Joy Allen, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham. Along with Durham Constabulary DI Andy Phillips, they discuss how this force is using innovative and creative technology solutions to reduce violence against women and girls.
Speakers:
- Rich Preston, host
- Joy Allen, Durham Police and Crime Commissioner
- Andy Phillips, Durham Constabulary
This episode is sponsored by MSA Safety
The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. MSA Safety is not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.
CPD accreditation from CPDme
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The app provides a structured approach to capturing your reflections, making it easier to showcase your growth and meet professional standards. A copy of this certificate will also be added to the app when you request a free account.
Jan 12, 2026
Jan 12, 2026
48 min
With a new book focused on burnout and using case studies from the emergency services, Dr Richard Duggins is the perfect person to share his tips with the show this year. In this episode hear the discussion with Nick Smart, the President of the Police Superintendents' Association, and Esther Ingham from Merseyside Police as they discuss tactics for how to thrive in a stressful workplace.
Speakers:
- Joy Flanagan, host
- Dr Richard Duggins, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Nick Smart, Police Superintendents' Association
- Esther Ingham, Merseyside Police
This episode is sponsored by MSA Safety
The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. MSA Safety is not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.
CPD accreditation from CPDme
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The app provides a structured approach to capturing your reflections, making it easier to showcase your growth and meet professional standards. A copy of this certificate will also be added to the app when you request a free account.
Jan 7, 2026
Jan 7, 2026
52 min
Rounding off the three episodes from The Emergency Planning Society, the panel explores how the UK can strengthen resilience in the face of complex and evolving threats. They draw on real-world experience, emerging best practices, and recent government strategies to to see how to enhance national capacity and capability.
Speakers:
- Amanda Coleman, host
- Beverley Griffiths, Buckinghamshire New University, host
- Fiona Gaffney, Cabinet Office
- CFO Alex Woodman, Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
This episode is sponsored by MSA Safety
The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. MSA Safety is not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.
CPD accreditation from CPDme
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Jan 6, 2026
Jan 6, 2026
49 min
This is a packed episode with the Civil Aviation Authority providing an update on the latest position about using drones beyond visual line of sight. They are joined by leading academics who are looking at using swarms of drones to detect wildfires providing a level of situational awareness never seen before.
Speakers:
- Rich Preston, host
- Sophie O'Sullivan, Civil Aviation Authority
- Keith Bennett, Civil Aviation Authority
- Mauro Innocente, SwarmMind
- Joaquim Peiro, Imperial College London
This episode is sponsored by MSA Safety
The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. MSA Safety is not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.
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Jan 5, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
43 min
Across major incidents from Grenfell to the Manchester Arena bombing, public inquiries have exposed a consistent thread: well-intentioned leaders placed in critical positions without the tools, training, or reflective habits to succeed. In this episode hear from our experts who draw on high-profile cases and frontline experience and introduce CPDresilience as a digital enabler of this change.
Speakers:
- Joy Flanagan, host
- David Burrows-Sutcliffe, Major Incidents
- Nicholas Farr, PA Consulting
- Andrew Ormerod, CPDme
This episode is sponsored by MSA Safety
The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. MSA Safety is not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.
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Dec 17, 2025
Dec 17, 2025
48 min
In this second episode led by The Emergency Planning Society the team look at the UK’s national resilience capability and the growing need for skilled emergency planners. They talk about how to find practical solutions for improving interoperability across agencies and communities.
Speakers:
- Beverley Griffiths, Buckinghamshire New University, host
- Stephen Arundell, Emergency Planning Society
- David McClory, Slough Borough Council
- Chris Shuttleworth, Lancashire Resilience Forum
This episode is sponsored by MSA Safety
The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. MSA Safety is not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.
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Dec 16, 2025
Dec 16, 2025
50 min
As more police forces start to use live facial recognition technology, we hear from two forces who are early in their plans for implementation. Andrew Hendry from Police Scotland and Leanne Moorehouse from Devon and Cornwall Police join Rich Preston in this episode to talk about the considerations, practicalities and ethics behind future deployment.
Speakers:
- Rich Preston, host
- Andrew Hendry, Police Scotland
- Leanne Moorehouse, Devon and Cornwall Police
This episode is sponsored by MSA Safety
The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. MSA Safety is not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.
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