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Editor’s Note

As we approach the end of another year, it’s time to reflect on the strides and transformations within the fire and safety industry.

This month, it is our pleasure to present our annual Influencers Edition: an assembly of exclusive insights from 20 distinguished leaders in the fire and safety sector.

Their collective wisdom and expertise shine a light on the innovative strategies revolutionising fire safety and risk management.

From association leaders to heads of industry, these industry stalwarts take us on an international tour, showcasing everything from India’s robust fire prevention tactics to cutting-edge AI and smart sensor technologies in the United States, setting the stage for future industry directions.

A significant focus lies on firefighter health and well-being, highlighting initiatives for safer work environments and advanced protective gear to mitigate occupational health risks.

In our Head to Head exclusive, we sat down with Jason Busalacchi, TLX Fire & Security’s Business Development Manager for the Fire and Security Division to delve deeper into this transformation, while also gaining insight into their innovative Continuous Weight Monitoring Solutions and their plans for the coming year.

On the subject of Suppression, Dick van Roosmalen of Kappetjin Safety Specialists, examines the limitations of stationary extinguishing systems, whilst Travis Montembeault from Peerless Pump  introduces the transformative FireConnect digital innovation for fire safety management.

We also look at Li-Fire’s collaboration with Fireaway Inc. – a groundbreaking approach to managing electric vehicle lithium-ion battery fires.

On Safety, Andrew Frankum from Concept Housing addresses the critical issue of competence in fire safety management in social housing, Matt Paiss from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory navigates the evolving safety landscape of Energy Storage Systems, and Andy Reakes from the Joint Industry Board underscores the significance of qualifications in the electrotechnical and fire safety sectors.

This issue also shines a light on Community Risk Reduction with Ashley Rodrigue of the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office, and perspectives on Emergency Action Plans by Jack J. Murphy from John Jay College of Criminal Justice at The Fire Science Institute.

Mukesh Chatter, CEO and Co-Founder of Alsym Energy, also discusses collaborative strategies for improving safety in the context of alternative battery solutions.

Montreal Fire Department Assistant Chief Dave Waterhouse provides some Expert Insight on the economic return of investing in fire rescue services, providing valuable guidance for fire departments.

Finally, looking ahead to January, Alex Nicholl, Show Director of Intersec, provides an extensive overview of what fire and safety professionals can anticipate at the 25th edition of Intersec.

Enjoy the magazine!

In this issue of International Fire and Safety Journal

16 – HEAD TO HEAD EXCLUSIVE

JASON BUSALACCHI – 16

TLX Fire & Security’s Business Development Manager discusses the global standardisation in fire and safety

24 – SUPPRESSION

KAPPETJIN SAFETY SPECIALISTS – 24

Stationary extinguishing systems: do they work as well as we think?

PEERLESS PUMP – 28

Delve into the advanced fire safety technologies reshaping monitoring and response practices in the industry

LI-FIRE – 32

Li-Fire’s collaboration with Fireaway Inc. for effective electric vehicle fire extinguishing solutions

34 – SAFETY

CONCEPT HOUSING – 34

Andrew Frankum discusses the importance of fire safety management competence in social housing.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIONAL LABORATORY – 38

Navigating the safety landscape of Energy Storage Systems with Matt Paiss

JOINT INDUSTRY BOARD – 40

Andy Reakes explains the critical scheme for the electrotechnical and fire safety sectors

43 – INLFUENCERS EDITION

2024 PREDICTIONS – 43

20 of the biggest names in global fire and safety share their views on the next 12 months

68 – RISK MANAGEMNET

ASHLEY RODRIGUE – 68

The dynamic and evolving nature of Ashley Rodrigue’s approach to community safety and risk reduction

JACK J MURPHY – 72

Understanding the impact of Emergency Action Plans in building safety

ALSYM ENERGY – 76

Mukesh Chatter is CEO and Co-Founder of Alsym Energy, explains why collaborative strategies and alternative battery solutions are vital for improving safety

GORE-TEX – 78

Firefighter and the man behind the Firefighters Podcast, Pete Wakefield, tells all about his recent visit to W.L Gore & Associates’ European manufacturing base

80 – PRE-SHOW COVERAGE

INTERSEC 2024 – 80

Alex Nicholl, Show Director, gives the rundown on everything to expect at the 25^th edition of Intersec

84 – EXPERT INSIGHT

DAVE WATERHOUSE – 84

Is there a positive economic return from investing in fire rescue services?

88 – THE LAST WORD

FIRE DEPT. COFFEE – 88

Founder Luke Schneider talks giving back to the firefighter and first responder communities

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