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….

In Brief

Nominations are now open for the Fire Buyer Awards 2026, recognising achievements across the global active and passive fire protection industry. Eight categories will celebrate products, solutions and individuals, including firefighting equipment, detection, PPE, vehicles and industry professionals. Nominations are free and must be submitted by 28 September. Following shortlisting, International Fire Buyer readers will vote for their preferred entries. Winners across all eight categories will be announced during an online ceremony broadcast on LinkedIn Live on 19 November.
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International Fire Buyer is pleased to announce that the nominations window for the Fire Buyer Awards 2026 has opened.

The Fire Buyer Awards recognises those shaping the future of the global passive and active fire protection industry.

Recognising innovation across the global fire industry

The awards, which are voted on by our readers, have eight categories spanning a variety of products and solutions. The awards also help us recognise the achievements of the individuals contributing to the sector.

Fire Buyer Awards 2026 categories

The eight categories are:

  • Firefighting Equipment of the Year
  • Detection Solution of the Year
  • PPE Solution of the Year
  • Vehicle Solution of the Year
  • Fire Safety Professional of the Year
  • Woman of the Year
  • Rising Star of the Year
  • Industry Champion of the Year

Manufacturers, associations and individuals from across the international industry are encouraged to get involved and help highlight the developments and people making strides in the sector.

Katie Tracy, Editor of International Fire Buyer, said: “The Fire Buyer Awards celebrate the ingenuity and excellence that are defining global fire and life safety.

“In this rapidly evolving industry, it is important we take time to pause and recognise the achievements of those developing new solutions and technologies protecting people across the world.

“Equally, with our last four categories, we want to celebrate the achievements of the people who are making important contributions to the sector.”

How to nominate for the Fire Buyer Awards 2026

Anyone wishing to submit a nomination can do so by getting in touch with Katie Tracy by email ([email protected]), with details of their proposed entry by Monday, September 28.

Nominations are free, as is registration for an account which will be required to vote in the categories.

Following the nomination and shortlisting process, readers will be invited to vote for the entries they believe deserve recognition across each of the eight categories via our website.

Winners announced on LinkedIn Live

The winners will then be revealed during an online ceremony on Thursday, November 19 which will be broadcast on LinkedIn Live.

About Fire Buyer

International Fire Buyer is the leading authority in global passive and active fire content, delivering expert news, in-depth articles, exclusive interviews, and industry insights across print, digital, and event platforms. Published 10 times a year, the magazine is a trusted resource for professionals seeking updates and analysis on the latest developments in the fire sector.

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