Details:
The Ireland Luxembourg Camber of Commerce (ILCC) is organising an event on Wednesday 7 May 2025 from 17:50 at the Centre d'incendie et de secours Hesperange (112 All. de la Jeunesse Sacrifiée 1940-1945).
This is a joint fire prevention event involving both the Luxembourgish and Irish Emergency Services.
Over the past 20 years, 30-50 people die each year in the average of 4,500 fires that occur annually in Ireland.
This collaborative event is focused on fire prevention and safety. This initiative, bringing together experts from both countries, aims to enhance one's 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 at 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 attendees will see the new facilities and equipment of a modern fire and rescue services. The Centre is about a 10-minute walk from the Artis restaurant.
There is a maximum group size of 20 for the Centre d'incendie et de secours; those not wishing to attend this element of the event can proceed to the restaurant for 19.30.
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 Route de Thionville, Hesperange) - ten minutes by foot or two minutes by car (there is plenty of parking available nearby).
19.30 Registration of remaining attendees
19.45 Joint presentation by Andrea Nicoletti and Mark Wilson
20.30 Q&A
20.45 Networking cocktail with light buffet.
Cost: Free for ILCC members; €30 for non-members, payable to ILCC account IBAN: LU13 0028 4100 3296 6600
Prior registration is required, via: https://forms.gle/uvHkVKHkYbBnc8rf9 or by email: info@ilcc.lu.
Numbers are strictly limited for the fire station visit and registration will be on a first come basis.
Venue: See above
Organiser: ILCC
Price: See above
Reservations: See above
