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Aerial Firefighting Conference & Exhibition 25th August 2011 Melbourne, Australia Defining and Implementing best practice in Aerial Firefighting Operations Book Now to secure your place! This prominent event is now only a few weeks away so it is your last chance to get involved.  With the current contracts up for renewal in the near future, South Australia Country Fire Service are now exploring their options for the correct mix of Aerial Firefighting assets. Tangent Link will again be hosting this one-day dedicated Aerial Firefighting programme to debate the current operational and financial challenges Australia faces in delivering a comprehensive solution to Australian wildland fires. The event will address how Government organisations and emergency services can challenge and support the aviation industry to begin a journey of continuous improvement and partnership, so that the Australian firefighting community can improve efficiency and dramatically reduce the risks associated with Aerial Firefighting.  Seize this opportunity to attend THE World Leading Conference aimed at the Aerial Firefighting Community! Tangent Link’s successful Aerial Firefighting event portfolio will be of interest to any organisation, manufacturer, operator or service provider in the professional Aerial Firefighting arena. Exhibition and delegate space still available. To book please contact:  Rebecca Covey Business Development Executive Tel: +44 1628 550047 Email: rcovey@tangentlink.com   Delegate Rates Please see below the delegate rates for this event.The price includes lunch and refreshments throughout the conference and exhibition and access to speaker presentations after the event: Industry Rate: £550/$870 AUD Government/Services/Military Rate: £300/$475 AUD   Please click here to visit our website for more information on this event and to download the delegate registration form   By attending this event you will meet with delegations from: NSW Rural Fire Service, South Australia County Fire Service, County Fire Authority, Bushfire CRC, Helinews, Utair, Australian Helicopters, State Aircraft Unit Victoria, Queensland Fire and Rescue service and the National Parks and Wildlife Service.    Forward this Email Australian Federal Government Staff Invited  We have paid great attention to ensuring that relevant Federal Government staffs are invited to attend in order to deliver the best possible audience for attendees of this event.   The following MP'S from the departments listed below have received invitation letters to attend or send a delegation to the event:   Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government, House of Representatives MOD, House of Representatives Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, House of Representatives Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Shadow Minister for Defence Shadow Minister for Climate Action, Environment and Heritage   Programme News Confirmed speakers include:   David Cant, Manager Aviation Services, South Australia Country Fire Service Richard Alder, General Manager, National Aerial Firefighting Centre, Australia Dennis Hulbert, Regional Aviation Officer Retired , USA Mark Ogden, Aviation Advisor, YTBN Services, Australia Tim Vercoe, 3rd Man Innovation, Bushfire CRC, Australia Euan Ferguson AFSM, Chief Officer, County Fire Authority, Australia Todd McDonell, CEO, TC Communications, Australia Keith Mackay, New South Wales Rural Fire Service, Australia Panel Session - Developmental Pathway for the Future of Firefighting Operations, Hosted by David Cant  Discussion topics will include:   Types of aircraft which can be used to protect community, life and property. Sensory technologies - upcoming and future. Continuous improvement and partnerships of Aerial Firefighting assets within Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Introducing benchmarking for Aerial Firefighting Operations. Direct or Indirect method of attack. Australian safety regulations regarding Aerial Firefighting. The real costs of Bush Fires within Australia.   Strategic Media Partner Supporting Media