Fire Safety Digital

Learn about the Industry Competence Committee and the Industry Competence Steering Group and their plans to improve the competence of different parts of the fire safety industry. Find out how this programme affects you and how to get involved. 🎙️Speakers: Hanna Clarke, Digital & Policy Manager - Construction Products Association Gill Hancock, Head of Technical Content - Association for Project...

The session will explore the importance, challenges, and implementation strategies for effective RPEEPs, addressing vulnerable residents, such as those with disabilities or mobility impairments. 🎙️Speakers: Nick Coombe, Head of Service Support - London Fire Brigade Elspeth Grant, CEO - Triple A Solutions Neil Smith, Building Accessibility & Escape Advisor - Rutland UK Tina Mistry, Building Saf...

The competence of fire safety professionals continues to be a key issue for the sector and in this session led by the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) the panel will discuss the challenges and routes to achieving competence. 🎙️Speakers: Trevor Jenks, National Training Manager - SSAIB Kevin Faulkner, Chair of Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Employer Group - Banham Security...

In this important keynote from the Building Safety Regulator, we will have an update from the head of the team responsible for the development of AD B - guidance on the fire safety elements of the building regulations. 🎙️Speaker: Charles-Elie Romeyer, Head of Technical Policy - Building Safety Regulator (Health & Safety Executive) This podcast was recorded live at The Fire Safety Event in Apri...

The Building Safety Act 2022 expects competence to be assured and evidenced, but what does that mean for clients?  Our panel of fire safety professionals will discuss the questions that clients should be asking their fire engineers and their fire risk assessors to be able to demonstrate that they have undertaken due diligence. 🎙️Speakers: Andrea White, Fire Engineer and Managing Director - AW Fire...

This panel brings together experts from major certification bodies and the Fire Industry Association to discuss the most common non-conformities in fire detection and alarm installations, the session will highlight key challenges, share real-world insights, and provide actionable recommendations. 🎙️Speakers: Kevin Stearns, Compliance Manager - FIA John Davidson, Approval Schemes Manager - National...

Institute of Fire Safety Managers Chair, Dave White leads this panel discussion on the standards, qualifications, skills and knowledge required to carry out comprehensive fire safety assessments and why competence is still top of the agenda when it comes to compliance with fire safety regulations. 🎙️Speakers: Dave White, Chairman - IFSM Matthew Spivey, Managing Director - Synergy Fire Engineering...

In this session from the Smoke Control Association, learn about the newly released guide on electrical control equipment, the key points, new changes in controls and the new approach to manual controls to simplify firefighter interactions. 🎙️Speakers: Simon Sheldon, Technical Manager - Smoke Control Association This podcast was recorded live at The Fire Safety Event in April 2025 and the session t...

The Silicon Valley tech bros’ mantra might be ‘AI or die’ but when it comes to safety, we can’t shrug our shoulders and blame ChatGPT if someone gets hurt. The fire and safety sectors are worlds mired by conflicting standards; the value we add is helping people navigate and justify what should or shouldn’t apply Along with Andy (the brains behind AI risk assessment engine Intuety.io), we'll b...

In this fireside chat, Catherine Levin talks to Pete Apps about the aftermath of the publication of the final Grenfell Tower Inquiry report and what needs to be done to maintain the pace of change as the 8th anniversary of the fire comes around. 🎙️Speakers: Catherine Levin, Editor - Emergency Services Times Pete Apps, Freelance - Journalist This podcast was recorded live at The Fire Safety Event i...

The panel will discuss the risks of lithium-ion batteries in the built environment, how to mitigate the risks and the potential legal consequences of failing to do so. This will include consideration of the risks and potential mitigation of the storage of electric scooters in escape routes and the risk of having EVs in basement car parks for blocks of flats. 🎙️Speakers: Laura White, Senior Associa...

Join Ken Bullock, BAFE's Technical Schemes and Assurance Manager who will discuss how competency can be appropriately evidenced to comply with fire safety legislation and recent changes to the BAFE SP205 Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment Scheme. 🎙️Speakers:  Ken Bullock, Technical Schemes and Assurance Manager - BAFE Fire Safety Register This podcast was recorded live at The Fire Safety Event...

The world of standards can seem opaque and complex but its importance cannot be underestimated when it comes to keeping people safe from fire.  Join this discussion to understand the current issues, concerns and opportunities to shape the future in a post Grenfell environment. 🎙️Speakers: Peter Ashworth, Director & Head of Specification & OEM - ASSA ABLOY Ray Puttock, Commercial/Marketing...

In this panel led by the Fire Protection Association, they get into the issue of how to deliver the approval process that the new building control regime requires and what Principal Accountable Persons should be doing to meet the new requirements. Speakers: Gavin Dunn, Chief Executive - FPA Gary Cass, CEO - Herts Building Control Chris Miles, Commercial Director - Fire Protection Association Melis...

This session brings together three industry leaders to explore the challenges and innovations shaping fire safety in the modern world. Speakers: Joy Flanagan, Host Russ Timpson, Managing Director - Tall Building Fire Safety Jim Glockling, Visiting Professor University of Central Lancashire - Glockling Consulting Aman Sharma MBE, CEO - Totus Digital This podcast was recorded live at The Fire Safety...

Fire Safety Digital is the official podcast from the organisers of The Fire Safety Event . Each episode sparks fresh conversations with industry experts, innovators, and frontline professionals on the latest regulations, technologies, and strategies shaping fire protection today. From compliance to cutting-edge solutions, this is your essential listen for staying informed, inspired, and ahead in f...