IFSJ Leaders in Fire & Safety Podcast

In this episode, Duncan J. White speaks with Mark Kendall, Director – Fire Solutions Group UK and Europe, Kevin Montgomery, Senior Manager – Fire Solution Group US, and Juri Poorter, European Business Development Manager. In the conversation they talk about the latest trends in data centres, why they need such advanced fire protection systems and how new systems have changed fire protection strate...

Electric vehicles, lithium-powered tools, and e-mobility devices are transforming the world around us. But as lithium battery fires become an increasing concern, one question remains: Are the solutions we trust really up to the task? When a single experiment conducted outside established testing protocols went viral on social media, it sparked debate across the fire safety industry and raised ques...

As the construction industry advances, its methods change as well. However, fire test standards often lag behind, creating difficulties for stakeholders when it comes to applying tested details to modern applications.  This podcast episode explores examples of gaps between testing and reality, and highlights the importance of early engagement and collaboration in achieving ultimate building compli...

In this episode, Duncan J. White speaks with Neil Pedersen, CEO at Fire Containers Limited. In the conversation they talk about developing a training programme around electric vehicle lithium-ion battery fires which led to the founding of Fire Containers Limited to educate firefighters on how to tackle these challenging fires. Pedersen explains what makes his fire containers unique compared to sim...

An explanation of how the Fire Aware organisation is trying to implement cultural change in all those who hold a duty of care for public safety. How Fire Aware is weaponising ethics to the extent that they can become a consumer choice which can affect the market and use market force to influence better standards of fire safety design, construction and management

In this episode, Duncan J. White speaks with Gustav Stigsohn, Product Manager, and Pontus Andersson, Partner Manager and Segment Manager at Fogmaker about awareness of fire safety in vehicles and machines. The discussion explores the most misunderstood and biggest fire risks in electric vehicles, modern machinery and the industrial environment and the new risks that have arisen for firefighters ta...

In this episode, Managing Editor Duncan J. White speaks with Andy Slater, ManagingDirector of PGI Safety, and Robbie Burns, Hampshire firefighter and Watch Manager, about the critical importance of personal protective equipment (PPE), effective decontamination practices and firefighter health. The discussion explores the growing awareness of contamination risks faced by emergency responders, the l...

In this episode of the IFSJ Podcast, Thilo Horstmann, Project Director, INTERSCHUTZ, tells IFSJ what visitors can expect as the event nears its return.

In this episode of the IFSJ Podcast, Duncan J. White, Managing Editor of the International Fire and Safety Journal, speaks with Nathaniel Thomas Hall, Head of Export and Innovation at Evac + Chair, about the vital role evacuation chairs play in emergency planning and inclusive safety procedures. From high-rise evacuations to supporting individuals with mobility challenges, this episode explores be...

In this episode of the IFSJ Fire Door Podcast, Managing Editor Duncan J. White speaks with Nicola John, Managing Director at FDM – Training & Development, about the role of competency frameworks, regulatory compliance and professional training in improving fire door safety. The discussion explores how structured training and clear standards can strengthen accountability and ensure fire doors p...

In this episode of the IFSJ Leaders in Fire & Safety Podcast, host Duncan J. White is joined by Intertek’s Laboratory Manager, Bhavika Harsora, and Country Business Line Leader – UK Electrical & Transportation Technologie, Andy Lowis, to discuss the work taking place at the company’s Leatherhead laboratory and how its testing and certification activity supports fire detection and security...

Modern fires burn eight times faster, yet the technology fighting them has remained fundamentally unchanged. In this episode, Dr. Sunny Sethi, founder of HEN Technologies, shares how he is rewriting the rules of fire suppression, moving it from a battle of brute force to a precision science. We explore how HEN applies advanced fluid dynamics and technology to protect lives, their rapid adoption by...

In this episode of the IFSJ Leaders in Fire & Safety Podcast, Managing Editor Duncan J. White is joined by Brad Taylor, General Manager at Kidde Global Solutions, for a focused discussion on why consumer awareness remains one of the defining challenges for fire safety in 2026. Drawing on extensive frontline and industry experience, the conversation explores the complex relationship between reg...

In this episode, IFSJ Managing Editor Duncan J. White is joined by Simon Ince, Richard Bristow, and Chris Johnson from UL Solutions to discuss the role of voluntary certification in fire safety and construction products, and how third-party conformity assessment supports regulatory confidence across the built environment.   The conversation explores the difference between mandatory marking and vol...

In this episode, IFSJ Managing Editor Duncan J. White speaks with Dr Martin Langer, CEO and CTO of OroraTech, to explore how satellite-based thermal intelligence is reshaping wildfire detection, situational awareness and predictive modelling. The conversation looks at how compact thermal-imaging satellites, AI-driven fire modelling and direct-to-user data delivery are helping fire services worldwi...

IFSJ Managing Editor Duncan J. White sits down with Andy Spence, Joint Managing Director of Britannia Fire, to look at how the P50 composite fire extinguisher is the biggest innovation in portable firefighting equipment this decade.

In this episode, IFSJ Managing Editor Duncan J. White is joined by Stephen Marsh, Head of Sales, and Denley Nunn, Regional Sales Manager at Cygnus Systems, to explore the transformative impact of wireless technology on fire detection and alarm systems.   The conversation covers Cygnus’s cloud-connected solutions - from the Configuration Tool to the Mesh Analyser and ALERT platform - which enable e...

The Building Safety Act has been a catalyst for cultural change, especially regarding attitudes towards fire safety - design, then build .  In a discussion about the changes the industry is seeing, the Gateways, and the importance of early engagement, Alec Purdie and Glenn Hutchins from Quelfire sit down with Duncan White from the International Fire & Safety Journal. 

HEN Nozzles are proud to launch HEN Force , the game-changing firefighting nozzle designed to maximize water flow while minimizing effort. Engineered with innovation, HEN Force delivers 175 GPM at just 45 PSI , ensuring firefighters can achieve superior suppression with less strain.  With its built-in TURBO Back-Pressure Device , nozzle reaction is reduced to just 60 lbs , eliminating excessive fo...

In this episode, we chat with Ben Wolf, co-inventor of Honeywell Self-Test, and Mark Hunter, Senior Fire Specification Specialist. They discuss how Honeywell Self-Test revolutionises fire safety by reducing testing times from months to just minutes. Ben shares insights into the invention, highlighting its automation and detailed reporting features that enhance compliance. Mark discusses real-world...

With the Fire Department Instructors Conference just a few months away, International Fire and Safety Managing Editor Duncan J. White recently sat down with FDIC legends Eric Schlett and David Rhodes. This relaxed and light-hearted discussion looks at what visitors to FDIC can expect about the Hands on Training (HOT) sessions taking place around Indianapolis and the trade show running in the India...

Join us as Duncan J. White explores the critical issue of fires in waste and recycling facilities with founder and CTO of NetVu Group, Mike Newton. We delve into the causes of these fires, the growing threat of lithium-ion batteries, and the innovative solutions making a real difference. Mike shares his insights on the importance of early fire detection and verification, and his solution FireVu&ap...

Tim Thorne of TenCate Protective Fabrics shares insights on the global firefighting market, emphasising rising PPE standards and the invisible dangers firefighters face, like smoke and heat. TenCate partners with PPE garment manufacturers globally, focusing on using innovative technologies to combat heat stress and protect firefighters.

The importance and value of service inspections by trusted providers, such as Survitec, can never be underestimated to ensure safety systems work effectively when required. In this podcast, IFSJ Managing Editor Duncan J. White talks with Finn Lende-Harung, Chief Commercial Officer at Survitec to draw attention to this situation and highlight the value of using reputable, trusted safety providers t...

In the fire safety and security industry, TOA’s core business is to design and build voice alarm and public address systems for life safety messaging and evacuation. We would like to discuss the impact that an audio manufacturer has in this field and how our product development is at the forefront of building these systems to keep people safer in the event of an incident. We would like to discuss...