IFSJ Leaders in Fire & Safety Podcast

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Oct 2026

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IFSJ Leaders in Fire & Safety Podcasts cover all the latest industry trends and developments in the company of the biggest names in fire and safety. IFSJ Leaders in Fire & Safety aims to educate, stimulate debate and enhance the career development of fire and safety professionals around the world.

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October 26, 2026Episode 1130 min

What if your biggest fire risk is on your building not in your building?

Solar energy could well be the answer to our future clean energy demands. However, like all new technologies there are new risks. With the deployment of rooftop solar PV at an all time high so to are the solar PV fires. In this episode we explore with Nic Mogford-Revess from Signaline Linear Heat Detection why this fire risk is different to other power source fires, what the common causes of fire are and how we can use linear heat detection to mitigate future risks.

October 7, 2026Episode 1033 min

How to complement your competence with fire risk assessment software

Software is fast becoming the new norm for fire risk assessors. But how do you get the benefits of tech without undermining your own expertise? Firehub's Carol Porter and IFSM President Matthew Spivey reveal the answer and give more digital fire risk assessment tips.

September 4, 2026Episode 924 min

The changing dynamic of fire suppression in data centres

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 strategies. They also discuss how battery energy storage systems are being used as backup energy storage for data centres, adding further complexity to fire protection systems and how these are being tackled by companies like Fike.

August 19, 2026Episode 836 min

Are Fire Blankets Dangerous?

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 questions about one of the most widely used fire containment tools: the fire blanket. In this episode, we separate fact from fiction. Join us as we speak with the team behind Bridgehill, a global leader in extreme fire blankets. With clients in more than 50 countries and a dedicated R&D department, Bridgehill has spent years testing fire blankets on EVs, lithium batteries, forklifts, and buildings under some of the harshest conditions imaginable.

August 12, 2026Episode 733 min

The Challenge of Firestopping in Modern Construction

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 compliance.

July 30, 2026Episode 631 min

Containing lithium-ion battery fires

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 similar products on the market, which includes being fully self-contained in either static or transport situations as well as using recirculated water mist rather than thousands of litres or water which produces a toxic soup inside the container.

July 24, 2026Episode 532 min

Fire Aware: A vocational approach to public safety

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

June 23, 2026Episode 423 min

When every second matters: Fire safety in vehicles and machines

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 tackling these fires. The episode also looks at how technology hasn’t necessarily evolved at pace with new fire risks, Fogmaker’s environmentally friendly ECO 1 PFAS free liquid which is being introduced to all markets and what decision makers should prioritise when it comes to fire safety.

June 17, 2026Episode 336 min

PPE, Decontamination and the Human Cost of Firefighting

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 long-term health implications of exposure to hazardous substances and the practical steps fire and rescue services can take to better protect personnel.

May 20, 202613 min

Exclusive: INTERSCHUTZ 2026 Preview

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