Ramtech has completed the deployment of a temporary wireless fire detection system at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, providing fire protection throughout the build-up and staging of the endurance race.
Working with event infrastructure specialist iEvent and integration partner Prodomo, Ramtech installed a network of more than 300 wireless devices, including smoke and heat detectors and manual call points, to protect 14 team paddocks and the Genesis Hospitality Building.
Continuous fire monitoring
The system was supplied on a one-month rental basis, providing continuous fire monitoring during the event build phase and throughout race operations. The core live system remained in place for one week.
The deployment follows a similar installation at the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix and reflects the increasing use of wireless fire detection technology at major international sporting events.
Flexible installation
Bruna Esposito, Business Unit Director at Ramtech, said: “The environment at a modern Grand Prix or endurance race closely mirrors the extreme complexities of major commercial construction or industrial sites; massive temporary structures, constantly evolving site layouts, tight installation windows and millions of dollars in critical team assets. Managing these risks via manual human patrols is increasingly seen as an outdated and reactive liability.
“We are seeing a fundamental shift in how the world’s largest public events manage fire safety. Rather than relying on traditional, human-led fire watch personnel to manually patrol grounds, tier-one event organisers are embracing automated wireless safety technology to protect people and temporary infrastructure.
“This project represents an important milestone for Ramtech, demonstrating the trust that global event organisers place in our technology.”
Growing use at major events
Antoine Galicher, project manager at iEvent, added: “Flexibility was one of the key reasons we chose Ramtech’s WES system. For an event of this scale, we needed a solution that could deliver both reliability and ease of deployment, allowing us to adapt quickly as requirements changed.
“The wireless technology simplified installation while helping us maintain the high safety standards expected at Le Mans.”
Sylvain Castaignau, Business Development Manager for Ramtech France, said: “The customer was initially looking for a solution to improve fire safety but was not aware that an automated system like WES existed.
“From the first demonstration, it became clear that the flexibility and functionality of the system were perfectly suited to an event environment where requirements change daily. This project proves how temporary fire protection can evolve beyond traditional fire watch approaches.”
