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Megan von Wedell from Johnson Controls. firebuyer.com

Built in Breathing Air

Firefighter Air Replenishment Systems provide firefighters with crucial air supplies when facing the dangers of complex building fires
Dean Caplin, Scion Communications. firebuyer.com

Quick Fire – Dean Caplin

Dean Caplin shares his fire protection expertise and insights from his journey in the fire and security industry.
Meiko TopClean. firebuyer.com

From the Expert: Meiko

Meiko improves firefighter safety by promoting efficient cleaning processes for self-contained breathing apparatus in fire departments.
UL Research Institutes releases report on EV fires. firebuyer.com

Rethinking Electric Vehicle Fires

Adam Barowy explains how firefighters can tackle electric vehicle fires, sharing insights from UL Research Institutes.
TracPlus Labs maps aerial firefighting water access. firebuyer.com

Turning Wildfire Data Into Insight 

TracPlus explains how aviation data can enhance understanding of wildfire risk, fleet deployment and aerial firefighting. 
Janus Fire Systems. Firebuyer.com

Global Technology with Local Support

Janus Fire Systems offers innovative technology and local partnerships for optimal fire safety and ongoing support.
Delivering Water Beyond Limits. firebuyer.com

Delivering Water Beyond Limits

Hytrans explains how delivering water with mobile transport can revolutionise emergency response in wildfire situations.
The WATERAX MARK 3 Essential. firebuyer.com

The Water Delivery Challenge

WATERAX explains the role of water delivery in wildfire response, and how crews can transfer water from distant sources to critical areas rapidly.
Fire Buyer Awards 2026 voting live. firebuyer.com

Voting open for the Fire Buyer Awards 2026

Take part in the Fire Buyer Awards 2026 and show your support for the companies, products and individuals informing the future of our industry
International Fire Buyer October 2026. firebuyer.com

International Fire Buyer unveils October 2026 issue

International Fire Buyer examines key issues like electric vehicle fires and firefighter safety in today’s fire protection landscape in its latest issue.

Product News

iCO Products has successfully completed BS EN 14972 Part 17 fire testing for its concealed low pressure water mist nozzle. Independent tests at Baltic Fire Laboratory covered installation heights of 2.5 and 3.5 metres. The results support residential applications where water mist systems offer reduced water storage requirements. firebuyer.com

iCO Products achieves BS EN 14972 testing

iCO Products introduces a low pressure nozzle for water mist systems, complying with new fire testing standards for residences.
Firefighting portable monitor PARTNER2 firebuyer.com

The portable monitor that never lets you down

Enhance your firefighting strategy with the LEADER PARTNER, delivering serious firepower and improved safety with smart design.
LION launches augmented reality training system. firebuyer.com

LION launches augmented reality training system

LION introduces FireLens, an augmented reality tool that trains employees to handle fire emergencies safely and effectively.
Teledyne FLIR's A40 and A70 thermal imaging cameras have achieved UL 2684. firebuyer.com

Teledyne FLIR thermal cameras achieve UL listing

Teledyne FLIR’s A40 and A70 cameras now hold a UL 2684 listing, enhancing thermal image fire detection for safety standards.
The Fire-Dex TerraCross Boot combines protection and comfort, meeting NFPA 1950 standards for diverse emergency operations. firebuyer.com

Fire-Dex launches TerraCross firefighter boot

The Fire-Dex TerraCross Boot combines protection and comfort, meeting NFPA 1950 standards for diverse emergency operations.
MSA showcases new developments in GALLET helmets and M1 breathing apparatus at the Congress of French Firefighters. firebuyer.com

MSA Safety showcases firefighter protection technology

MSA showcases new developments in GALLET helmets and M1 breathing apparatus at the Congress of French Firefighters.
LEADER launches new firefighting nozzles. firebuyer.com

LEADER launches new firefighting nozzles

LEADER’s new firefighting nozzles improve water delivery and firefighter protection through advanced spinning teeth design.
MSA G1 City Edition SCBA. firebuyer.com

MSA Safety launches G1 City Edition SCBA

The new MSA G1 City Edition SCBA, integrates LUNAR tech for improved search, rescue, and safety in firefighting operations.
Land Rover Defenders can be transformed into effective wildfire response units through Vallfirest's new Tactical Unit. firebuyer.com

Vallfirest’s Land Rover concept

Land Rover Defenders can be transformed into effective wildfire response units through Vallfirest’s new Tactical Unit.
Oshkosh has received a US Air Force order for 34 Striker 6x6 vehicles. firebuyer.com

US Air Force orders Oshkosh Strikers

Oshkosh has received a US Air Force order for 34 Striker 6×6 vehicles.

People News

TracPlus appoints Phil Nunn as Chief Commercial Officer to enhance customer relations in aerial firefighting technology. firebuyer.com

TracPlus appoints Chief Commercial Officer

TracPlus appoints Phil Nunn as Chief Commercial Officer to enhance customer relations in aerial firefighting technology.
IWMA confirms board appointments. FIREBUYER.COM

IWMA confirms board appointments

The IWMA announces important changes to its Board of Directors, welcoming Paolo Bigatti while honouring Luciano Nigro’s contributions.
Jack “J.” Taylor III. firebuyer.com

Darley appoints new member to Fire Advisory Board

Darley appoints Jack Taylor III to its Fire Advisory Board, bringing three decades of leadership experience to the team.
Chief Michael Young's has been elected as Chair of the NFPA Fire and Emergency Services member section. firebuyer.com

Michael Young elected chair of NFPA member section

Chief Michael Young has been elected as Chair of the NFPA Fire and Emergency Services member section.
ROCKWOOL appoints Melanie Marquard as Commercial Director to drive growth in the construction sector and expand operations. firebuyer.com

ROCKWOOL appoints Commercial Director

ROCKWOOL appoints Melanie Marquard as Commercial Director to drive growth in the construction sector and expand operations.
IDS UK strengthens leadership team. firebuyer.com

IDS UK strengthens leadership team

IDS UK appoints Andy Slater as Managing Director and expands its team to enhance decontamination services across the UK.
Dräger appoints national resilience business development manager. firebuyer.com

Dräger appoints national resilience business development manager

Alex Dryden joins Dräger as a Business Development Manager to enhance preparedness for emergency responders and government organisations.
Administer shortlisted for fire safety award. firebuyer.com

Administrator shortlisted for fire safety award

Zoe Parsons from Hochiki Europe is shortlisted for Administrator of the Year at the Women in Fire Safety Awards.
Beatrice Råvik Janzon. firebuyer.com

Rescue Intellitech AB appoints CEO

Rescue Intellitech appoints Beatrice Råvik Janzon as CEO, enhancing their international growth and customer-focused strategies.
OroraTech appoints new managing director. firebuyer.com

OroraTech appoints new managing director

OroraTech appoints Helena van Mierlo as Managing Director to enhance Canadian wildfire satellite operations and technology.

Event News

Intersec Saudi Arabia is postponed until October 2027 to ensure safety for all attendees and maintain international participation. firebuyer.com

Intersec Saudi Arabia postponed until October 2027

Intersec Saudi Arabia is postponed until October 2027 to ensure safety for all attendees and maintain international participation
Dirk Band, Head of Sales at WAGNER. firebuyer.com

WAGNER to showcase at BUILDINX 2026

Wagner will showcase preventive fire protection solutions at BUILDINX 2026
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, World Fire Congress founder and Chief Fire Safety Strategist for the Fire Safety Research Institute, firebuyer.com

World Fire Congress launches collaboration programme

The World Fire Congress is uniting fire service professionals to address emerging challenges in fire safety and training

IWMA marks 25th conference

IWMA welcomes almost 200 delegates to its 25th conference, focusing on water mist systems and fire safety applications
Fire Buyer Awards 2026 voting live. firebuyer.com

Voting open for the Fire Buyer Awards 2026

Take part in the Fire Buyer Awards 2026 and show your support for the companies, products and individuals informing the future of our industry
FIRE Conference 2026 returns. firebuyer.com

FIRE Conference 2026 returns

FIRE Conference 2026 is coming to London in November. It will focus on professional reform and regulatory updates.
Nominations open for the Fire Buyer Awards 2026. firebuyer.com

Nominations open for the Fire Buyer Awards 2026

The Fire Buyer Awards nominations are now open! Celebrate achievements in fire protection across eight exciting categories.
Dräger to showcase solutions at Emergency Services Show. firebuyer.com

Dräger to showcase solutions at Emergency Services Show

Drager will addresses changing risks in emergency preparedness at the Emergency Services Show this year.
Administer shortlisted for fire safety award. firebuyer.com

Administrator shortlisted for fire safety award

Zoe Parsons from Hochiki Europe is shortlisted for Administrator of the Year at the Women in Fire Safety Awards.
Hochiki

Hochiki Europe Highlights Detection Range at FSIE

Hochiki Europe will exhibit at FSIE, running from the 3rd to 5th September.

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Project News

Fire at power station prompts emergency response. firebuyer.com

Fire at power station prompts emergency response

A major fire at Fiddlers Ferry Power Station in Cheshire led to a large emergency response
The Building Safety Regulator has launched a free digital toolkit supporting more than 4,000 principal accountable persons responsible for over 13,000 high rise residential buildings across England. The resource provides guidance on statutory duties, Safety Case Reports, remediation and resident engagement. Additional training supports resident managed buildings, while regular updates will introduce further materials to help duty holders maintain fire and structural safety compliance. firebuyer.com

Toolkit launched for high rise building safety

The Building Safety Regulator has released a toolkit to support over 4,000 accountable persons to meet safety obligations effectively
The Fire Brigades Union warns that proposed cuts to fire service cover could jeopardise public safety across the West Midlands. firebuyer.com

FBU opposes proposed fire service cuts

The Fire Brigades Union warns that proposed cuts to fire service cover could jeopardise public safety across the West Midlands
The government has introduced legislation which aims to expedite the removal of unsafe cladding and improve safety for thousands of residents. firebuyer.com

Bill introduced to accelerate unsafe cladding remediation

The government has introduced legislation which aims to expedite the removal of unsafe cladding and improve safety for thousands of residents
Teledyne FLIR's thermal imaging solutions offer early fire detection for commercial spaces. firebuyer.com

Everon and Teledyne FLIR announce partnership

Teledyne FLIR’s thermal imaging solutions offer early fire detection for commercial spaces
JELD-WEN new facility in Sheffield. firebuyer.com

JELD-WEN opens manufacturing facility

Jeld-Wen’s new manufacturing site in Sheffield boosts operational flexibility and productivity while retaining its skilled workforce
Medway NHS Foundation Trust has enhanced its fire safety with a new digital management system. firebuyer.com

Hospital implements digital fire safety management system

Medway NHS Foundation Trust has enhanced its fire safety with a new digital management system
Urban Fire Forum adopts new position statements. firebuyer.com

Urban Fire Forum adopts new position statements

The Urban Fire Forum joined together to discuss emerging challenges and strategies for enhancing urban fire services.
OroraTech expands wildfire monitoring constellation. firebuyer.com

OroraTech expands wildfire monitoring constellation

OroraTech’s new FOREST 20 satellite enhances coverage and improves thermal observations for effective wildfire management.
Alabama deploys satellite technology for wildfire monitoring. firebuyer.com

Alabama deploys satellite technology for wildfire monitoring

OroraTech helps prevent wildfires by delivering critical satellite data for monitoring fire activity in Alabama.
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