Episode 49 of the Fire Safety Matters Podcast includes interviews with Andy Spence (managing director of Britannia Fire, the Norfolk-based manufacturer of fire extinguishers) and James Mountain (sales director at Millars Pumps, the exclusive UK and Ireland supplier of Idroelettrica’s fire pumps and modular pump room solutions).

Andy examines fire extinguisher maintenance regimes, conformance with British Standards and the future roadmap for fire extinguishers as part of fire suppression regimes. James focuses on the procurement of fire pumps and the importance of support when it comes to system maintenance before outlining what Millars Pumps can deliver as a new entrant to the UK market.

As always, Brian and Mark review several major news stories emerging in the sector. This time around, attentions turn towards Ian Moore OBE’s decision to stand down as CEO of the Fire Industry Association, the Building Safety Regulator’s new approach towards building assessment certificates for higher-risk buildings, the latest research conducted by the British Woodworking Federation on the subject of third party certification for fire doors and a review of the latest edition of Fire Safety Matters Live and the Fire & Security Matters Awards 2026, both of which ran at the Coventry Building Society Arena on 2 July.

Episode 48 of the Fire Safety Matters Podcast features exclusive interviews with Elan Penn (training manager at Siderise, the passive fire protection solutions specialist) and Martin Green (commercial training and support manager) and Mick Hall (regional sales manager) at Hochiki Europe (the manufacturer of fire detection and emergency lighting products).

Elan concentrates on several core subjects, among them Best Practice in fire stopping and also how the industry’s response to training is evolving in the wake of recent fire safety legislation.

Returning guest Martin and his colleague Mick examine updates to British Standards, the compliance agenda and also the integration of fire systems with other technologies (including security solutions).

As always, Brian and Mark review major news impacting the sector. On this occasion, developments covered include the latest updates from the Metropolitan Police Service in relation to the Grenfell Tower investigation process, the Government’s proposed Remediation Bill having been confirmed in The King’s Speech, several senior-level appointments at BAFE and FireQual and the National Fire Chiefs Council’s call for fire safety to be built into the planning process from the outset.

Episode 47 of the Fire Safety Matters Podcast includes detailed interviews with Richard Heaton (CEO) and Mike Lythgoe (sales director) from the Protec Fire and Security Group and also Stephen Marsh, head of sales at Cygnus (the developer of wireless fire detection and alarm systems).

Richard and Mike focus on several key areas, among them the immediate roadmap for the fire safety sector and the ongoing impact of the Internet of Things.

Returning guest Stephen Marsh addresses the unique set of challenges presented by heritage premises when it comes to the installation and management of fire safety systems.

Brian and Mark review the latest fire sector news. Stories covered on this occasion include the Building Safety Regulator reporting record year-end Gateway 2 determinations, the Authoritative Statement recently issued by the Fire Engineers Advisory Panel, the creation of the PV Fire Intelligence Network and the Fire Protection Association’s partnership with FireQual on fire risk assessment qualifications.