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EVENTS
2020
The Business of Fire Prevention
2025-05-07
Centre d'incendie et de secours Hesperange, Allée de la Jeunesse Sacrifiée 1940-1945, Hesperange, Luxembourg
Joint Fire Prevention Event: Luxembourg & Irish Emergency Services
(And indulge the child in you with a visit to a fire station)
Over the past 20 years, 30-50 people die each year in the average of 4,500 fires that occur annually in Ireland.
The Ireland Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce is organising a collaborative event focused on fire prevention and safety. This initiative, bringing together experts from both countries, aims to enhance our awareness, discuss best practices and EU cooperation in fire safety measures.
The event will feature Andrea Nicoletti, head of fire prevention and planning unit and Mark Wilson, District Officer Fire Prevention, Dublin Fire Brigade who will provide their perspectives on fire prevention in both Luxembourg and Ireland. Beyond the current regulations in force, emphasis will be placed on the importance of investing in fire prevention.
It will be preceded by a visit to the “Centre d’intervention et secours” of the municipality of Hesperange where we will see the new facilities and equipment of a modern fire and rescue services. The Centre is about a 10-minute walk from the restaurant (Artis).
There is a maximum group size of 20 for the Centre d'incendie et de secours, so register early. Those not wishing to attend this element of the event can proceed to the restaurant for 19.30.
Date: Wednesday, May 7th.
Draft Programme:
17.50 Registration at Centre d'incendie et de secours Hesperange
18.00 Tour of facilities
19.30 Walk/Drive to Artis Restaurant, 407 Rte de Thionville, Hesperange (10 minutes by foot and 2 minutes by car. There is plenty of parking available nearby)
19.30 Registration of remaining attendees
19.45 Joint presentation Andrea Nicoletti and Mark Wilson
20.30 Q&A
20.45 Networking cocktail with light buffet.
Registration:
Prior registration necessary by sending a mail to info@ilcc.lu.
Numbers are strictly limited for the fire station visit and registration will be on a first come basis.
ILCC Members: Free
Non-members: €30.00 payable to ILCC account IBAN: LU13 0028 4100 3296 6600
event report
Last week, members and affiliates of the Irish Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce gathered at the Hesperange Fire Station for a highly informative event centered on fire prevention. We extend our sincere gratitude to Andrea Nicoletti, Head of the Fire Prevention Unit, and Marc Wilson, District Officer for Fire Prevention in Dublin, for their insightful presentations on fire safety measures and best practices.
The evening concluded with a delightful dinner at Restaurant Artis, providing an excellent opportunity for networking and continued discussion.
Thank you to all who attended and contributed to making this event a success.