Tim Ole Simonsen was the first incident commander on scene when the Børsen building in Copenhagen caught fire in April 2024. In this talk he takes the audience through one of the largest fire and emergency operations in the city's recent history, where a large share of the historic building and most of its valuable contents were saved.
He covers the decisions and dilemmas along the way, the many partners involved and how a response of around 350 people was organised on site. Photographs, film and audio recordings from the busiest hours are shown during the talk.
The evening also draws on a wider range of Simonsen's operations and his nearly 35 years as a leader in the emergency services. He shares the personal side of his career too, including a long personal struggle that has mattered to more people than himself. The talk is based on his memoir, "Sekunderne tæller" ("The Seconds Count").
