International Fire and Safety Journal (IFSJ)

The April issue of International Fire and Safety Journal (IFSJ) is OUT NOW! Read your free digital copy here: https://lnkd.in/eFtUz66H It's a bumper issue this month as April marks the return of both with FDIC International (April 7–12, Indianapolis) and The Fire Safety Event (FSE) (April 8–10, Birmingham) taking centre stage. IFSJ will be present at both—visit us at booth #8426 at FDIC and 4/M116 at The Fire Safety Event. In this month’s Head to Head, Joann Serakowski, Vice President of US & Canada Fire Service Business at MSA - The Safety Company, discusses SCBA advancements, Globe turnout gear, and what MSA has in store for FDIC attendees. Our Special Report, in partnership with AGF Manufacturing Inc., focuses on deluge fire suppression systems—covering market drivers, water usage challenges, and regulatory considerations. Fascinating Expert Insight this month comes from Raul Angulo and Paul Kayley, who raise critical questions about NIST’s conclusions on WTC 7 and call for a re-examination of the event. Elsewhere in this issue: 🔥 Fire detection and systems integration 🔥 Class A/B foams and water mist developments 🔥 Inclusive evacuation technologies 🔥 Firefighter visibility gear 🔥 School emergency response solutions We also preview the upcoming IFSJ Leaders in Fire & Safety Conference, and the Last Word goes to Andrew Cooper, Managing Director at Global HSE Group, who reflects on fire protection and training. 📢 Stay updated with the latest fire and safety insights: https://lnkd.in/efM6_VAF 📩 Follow IFSJ’s LinkedIn Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/etp9ydQg Iain Hoey | Duncan J. White | Ben Emery | Olivia Carle | Isabelle Crow | Fire and Safety Journal Americas (FSJA) | International Fire and Safety Journal (IFSJ) | International Security Journal (ISJ) | Security Journal Americas (SJA) | Security Journal UK (SJUK) | Centurian Media Ltd | Craig Stokes #FireSafety #DelugeSystems #FireSuppression #SCBA #TurnoutGear #EmergencyPreparedness #EvacuationTechnology #WirelessDetection #WaterMist #FireFoam #SchoolSafety #FDIC2025 #FireSafetyEvent #WTC7 #IFSJLeaders #GlobalHSE #MSASafety #AGFManufacturing #FireService #FirefightingEquipment #FirstResponders #FireEngineering #FireProtection #CivilDefense #FireDetection #FireRiskManagement #PublicSafety #IndustrialSafety #EmergencyResponse

IFSJ and sister publication Fire and Safety Journal Americas (FSJA) are at FDIC International from the 10th April! Come visit us at stand # 8426 in the Lucas Oil Stadium to meet the team and get your free copy of our print magazine. Ben Emery, Duncan J. White, Iain Hoey, Isabelle Crow, Liam Clements #IFSJ #FSJA #FDIC2025

Fewer than 1 in 20 UK arson offences led to charges between 2022 and 2024, FOI data shows widespread gaps in justice outcomes https://loom.ly/GpVWVPA #FireSafety #Arson #UKCrime #Justice #LawEnforcement #FireInvestigation

Apollo Fire Detectors explores the differences between UK domestic and commercial fire systems and regulations https://loom.ly/xtESTGc #FireSafety #ApolloFire #UKRegulations #FireSystems #CommercialSafety #HomeSafety

Editor Iain Hoey is here with the International Fire and Safety Journal (IFSJ) team at the NEC in Birmingham for Day 1 of The Fire Safety Event (FSE) 2025 You’ll find us in Hall 4 on Stand M116 – come by, say hello, and grab a free copy of the magazine! #fse #firesafetyevent #firesafety #NEC #Birmingham

🎧 Now on YouTube: Quelfire on the Building Safety Act – Design, Then Build https://lnkd.in/eugM_i8a In Season 2, Episode 4 of the IFSJ Leaders in Fire & Safety Podcast, Alec Purdie (TIFireE) and Glenn Hutchins from Quelfire join Duncan J. White to discuss how the Building Safety Act is reshaping the approach to fire safety—focusing on early engagement, regulatory Gateways, and designing before building. Subscribe to our channel for all episodes and more: https://lnkd.in/enGxTyPM #FireSafety #BuildingSafetyAct #Construction #Quelfire #PassiveFireProtection #IFSJPodcasts

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A new study finds 59% of UK businesses invest in security systems, while only 39% prioritise fire safety measures https://lnkd.in/eUqZJacX #FireSafety #UKBusiness #Security #CCTV #RiskManagement #FireSystems

EU CPR 2024/3110 has come into force but does not yet impact CE marking or fire product conformity, says @Euralarm https://lnkd.in/eeRgN2DP #FireSafety #Construction #Euralarm #CEMarking #Regulation #EUCompliance

FDIC International is the place to be for the latest innovation and technology. Everywhere you look there’s something of interest - both inside and outside. It’s a firefighter’s dream come true! Be sure to visit as much as you possibly can during your visit - you certainly won’t be short of things to see and people to talk to. Enjoy FDIC International 2025 🥳 International Fire and Safety Journal (IFSJ) IFSJ Leaders in Fire & Safety Fire and Safety Journal Americas (FSJA) MSA - The Safety Company PGI, Inc. Rosenbauer America Sutphen Corporation Clarion Fire & Rescue Group David Rhodes Eric Schlett Paul J. Conway Seek Thermal Andy Starnes Andy Slater Ben Emery Isabelle Crow Iain Hoey IDEX Corporation Fire News Thomas Dunne Dr. Burton A. Clark, EFO Dr. Lindsay Judah CFO, CTO, CEMSO, MIFireE Cindy Ell Jeff Dill Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation