Climate Emergencies & the Future of Blue-Light Services -Wildfires, floods, heat events, storms

02 Jul 2026
Theatre 1
Current & Emerging Challenges
Wildfires, floods, extreme heat, and severe storms are no longer exceptional—they are becoming the new operational norm. This session looks at how climate-driven emergencies are reshaping the role, scale, and expectations of blue-light services. The speakers will explore what this means for preparedness, inter-agency collaboration, training, equipment, and long-term strategy. From rising demand to new risk profiles, the discussion will challenge delegates to consider how services must evolve to remain effective in a future defined by climate volatility.
Speakers
Air Vice-Marshal Fin Monahan OBE, DFC;
Air Vice-Marshal Fin Monahan OBE, DFC;, Chief Fire Officer - South Wales
Phil Garrigan
Phil Garrigan, Chair - National Fire Chief's Council
Rowena Hill
Rowena Hill, Professor of Resilience - Emergencies and Disaster Science at Nottingham Trent University