Hazmat 2023 is a two-day conference that draws on the knowledge and experience of a broad range of multi-agency hazmat professionals and industry leaders, including NCEC’s emergency responders and chemical experts. Our entire draft agenda will soon be available to…
NCEC’s Hazmat 2023 to host awards celebrating the wins of hazmat community
NCEC, the chemical experts at Ricardo, are delighted to announce that 2023 is our 50th anniversary. We are proud to have been supporting the hazmat community from our conception in 1973 and the Hazmat conference has always been our way…
Celebrating 50 years of supporting the chemical industry
Established in 1973, we have come a long way in the last 50 years. We started as an emergency response (ER) provider to the UK fire and rescue services, and today, not only do we continue to provide ER to both…
Developing non-technical skills for emergency response
When: 17 May 2022, 1330–1600hrsWhere: Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon, UKHow much: £125 plus VATTo book your place click here. Experts from NCEC’s training platform, Hazmat Academy, have found that there is still a lack of focus on developing and practising non-technical…
MDM Publishing and NCEC’s training platform, Hazmat Academy, announce new global partnership
A new partnership between MDM Publishing Ltd (publishers of International Fire Fighter, Asia Pacific Fire, Gulf Fire, UK Fire and International Fire Protection) and Hazmat Academy (part of Ricardo’s National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC)) will see them working together to…
NCEC’s training platform the ‘Hazmat Academy’ expands delivery team
The National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC), provider of Chemdata and Chemsafe, has expanded its expert team of trainers. Hazmat Academy has appointed the Fire Service chemist Josh Allaway and experienced associates Jon Crawley and Ian Duckworth. The Academy experts’ combined…
NCEC launches Hazmat Academy providing vital hazmat training solutions
The National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC) has launched a hazardous materials (hazmat) training solution providing off-the-shelf and bespoke training, delivered either in person, via distance learning or a combination of both. Members of the UK Fire and Rescue Service were…
Virtual Hazmat 2021 – free virtual alternative to our annual conference
Date: 18 May, 14:30–16:30 BST & 19 May, 8:00–10:00 BST Find out more and register NCEC’s Hazmat conference has earned the justifiable reputation of being the 'must-attend’ annual event for those who are involved in hazmat response, incident management or…
NCEC will be at the virtual Fire Safety Forum 2021
NCEC is proud to be the supporting partner of the virtual Fire Safety Forum 2021 – a series of six virtual best-practice conferences presented by the Institution of Fire Engineers Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) United Arab Emirates (UAE) Branch. Under…
New Hazmat Lead for NCEC
The National Chemical Emergency Centre, UK (NCEC) is pleased to announce that Ed Sullivan has recently joined the team in a new role as the Hazmat Lead. Ed brings a wealth of experience gained through working for a local authority…
NCEC welcomes hazmat expert Ed Sullivan
The National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC) is pleased to announce that Ed Sullivan has recently joined the team in a new role as the Hazmat Lead. Ed brings a wealth of experience gained through working for a local authority fire…
NCEC extends presence in North America
The National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC), part of Ricardo, is excited to announce that it will be extending its physical presence in North America to better support our customers in the region. A vital part of this venture is the…
Free NCEC webinar – Best practice in Level 1 Emergency Response
Wednesday 29 January 2020 – 13:00 (GMT) What does best practice in level 1 telephone emergency response look like? Join experts from Cefic, BASF and NCEC for an in-depth exploration of the Level 1 Emergency Response Guidelines. During the webinar you…
Hazmat 2020 – reignite your passion for hazmat
Hazmat 2020, the premier event for hazmat professionals, is a 2-day event organised by the National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC) and will be held in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK on 13 and 14 May. It is an essential opportunity for you to…
Programme announced for Hazmat 2018
The programme of workshops and sessions has been announced for Hazmat 2018, the premier event for hazmat professionals. This two-day event is organised by theNational Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC) and will be held in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK on 23 and 24…
‘Responding to a thimbleful or a lorry load? The value of proportionate advice in chemical incident response’
The majority of chemical incidents attended by emergency service crews typically involve spills between 1 and 25 litres. However, most chemical hazard databases only provide advice on handling spills of 200 litres or more. This often leads emergency services to…
The value of proportionate advice in chemical incident response
Supporting global supply chains Fire services play a dual role in the global chemical supply chain. With one hand they fulfil their primary duty of protecting members of the public from the risks of hazardous chemicals transport and use. With…