Join us as Duncan J. White explores the critical issue of fires in waste and recycling facilities with founder and CTO of NetVu Group, Mike Newton. We delve into the causes of these fires, the growing threat of lithium-ion batteries, and the innovative solutions making a real difference. Mike shares his insights on the importance of early fire detection and verification, and his solution FireVu's advanced technology, highlighting the importance of rapid response in preventing catastrophic incidents.

Tim Thorne of TenCate Protective Fabrics shares insights on the global firefighting market, emphasising rising PPE standards and the invisible dangers firefighters face, like smoke and heat. TenCate partners with PPE garment manufacturers globally, focusing on using innovative technologies to combat heat stress and protect firefighters.

The importance and value of service inspections by trusted providers, such as Survitec, can never be underestimated to ensure safety systems work effectively when required. In this podcast, IFSJ Managing Editor Duncan J. White talks with Finn Lende-Harung, Chief Commercial Officer at Survitec to draw attention to this situation and highlight the value of using reputable, trusted safety providers to ensure fire safety systems and equipment are properly maintained and inspected as per the rules and regulations to avoid costly delays/detentions in port. Most importantly it will ensure the safety of seafarers by ensuring safety systems can be relied upon to work effectively if/when required and demonstrate the false economy – even dangers associated with taking shortcuts when it comes to effective safety management.