Electric vehicles, lithium-powered tools, and e-mobility devices are transforming the world around us. But as lithium battery fires become an increasing concern, one question remains:

Are the solutions we trust really up to the task?

When a single experiment conducted outside established testing protocols went viral on social media, it sparked debate across the fire safety industry and raised questions about one of the most widely used fire containment tools: the fire blanket. In this episode, we separate fact from fiction. 

 Join us as we speak with the team behind Bridgehill, a global leader in extreme fire blankets. With clients in more than 50 countries and a dedicated R&D department, Bridgehill has spent years testing fire blankets on EVs, lithium batteries, forklifts, and buildings under some of the harshest conditions imaginable.

As the construction industry advances, its methods change as well. However, fire test standards often lag behind, creating difficulties for stakeholders when it comes to applying tested details to modern applications. 

This podcast episode explores examples of gaps between testing and reality, and highlights the importance of early engagement and collaboration in achieving ultimate building compliance. 

In this episode, Duncan J. White speaks with Neil Pedersen, CEO at Fire Containers Limited. In the conversation they talk about developing a training programme around electric vehicle lithium-ion battery fires which led to the founding of Fire Containers Limited to educate firefighters on how to tackle these challenging fires. Pedersen explains what makes his fire containers unique compared to similar products on the market, which includes being fully self-contained in either static or transport situations as well as using recirculated water mist rather than thousands of litres or water which produces a toxic soup inside the container.

An explanation of how the Fire Aware organisation is trying to implement cultural change in all those who hold a duty of care for public safety. How Fire Aware is weaponising ethics to the extent that they can become a consumer choice which can affect the market and use market force to influence better standards of fire safety design, construction and management

In this episode, Duncan J. White speaks with Gustav Stigsohn, Product Manager, and Pontus Andersson, Partner Manager and Segment Manager at Fogmaker about awareness of fire safety in vehicles and machines. The discussion explores the most misunderstood and biggest fire risks in electric vehicles, modern machinery and the industrial environment and the new risks that have arisen for firefighters tackling these fires. The episode also looks at how technology hasn’t necessarily evolved at pace with new fire risks, Fogmaker’s environmentally friendly ECO 1 PFAS free liquid which is being introduced to all markets and what decision makers should prioritise when it comes to fire safety.

In this episode, Managing Editor Duncan J. White speaks with Andy Slater, ManagingDirector of PGI Safety, and Robbie Burns, Hampshire firefighter and Watch Manager, about the critical importance of personal protective equipment (PPE), effective decontamination practices and firefighter health. The discussion explores the growing awareness of contamination risks faced by emergency responders, the long-term health implications of exposure to hazardous substances and the practical steps fire and rescue services can take to better protect personnel.

In this episode of the IFSJ Podcast, Thilo Horstmann, Project Director, INTERSCHUTZ, tells IFSJ what visitors can expect as the event nears its return.

In this episode of the IFSJ Podcast, Duncan J. White, Managing Editor of the International Fire and Safety Journal, speaks with Nathaniel Thomas Hall, Head of Export and Innovation at Evac + Chair, about the vital role evacuation chairs play in emergency planning and inclusive safety procedures. From high-rise evacuations to supporting individuals with mobility challenges, this episode explores best practices, training requirements and why every organisation should have a clear evacuation strategy in place.

In this episode of the IFSJ Fire Door Podcast, Managing Editor Duncan J. White speaks with Nicola John, Managing Director at FDM – Training & Development, about the role of competency frameworks, regulatory compliance and professional training in improving fire door safety. The discussion explores how structured training and clear standards can strengthen accountability and ensure fire doors perform as critical life-safety systems.

In this episode of the IFSJ Leaders in Fire & Safety Podcast, host Duncan J. White is joined by Intertek’s Laboratory Manager, Bhavika Harsora, and Country Business Line Leader – UK Electrical & Transportation Technologie, Andy Lowis, to discuss the work taking place at the company’s Leatherhead laboratory and how its testing and certification activity supports fire detection and security products seeking approval for market use.