Fire & Safety Journal Americas Podcast provides in-depth discussions on the latest trends, challenges and innovations shaping fire and safety across the Americas. Featuring conversations with industry leaders, experts and frontline professionals, the podcast delivers valuable insights on emerging technologies, regulatory developments and best practices in fire protection, emergency response, and risk management. This podcast is an essential resource for fire and safety professionals seeking to stay informed, advance their knowledge and connect with the broader industry community.
Rethinking Fire Prevention with Continuous Thermal Monitoring
In this episode of the FSJA Leaders in Fire & Safety Podcast, host Duncan J. White is joined by Jason Styron, Product Manager at Viper Imaging, and Paul Czerepuszko, President of Optris IR Sensing, to discuss how continuous thermal monitoring is changing the way industrial facilities approach early fire detection, moving from reactive response to proactive prevention.
10 Sept 2026
Lithium-ion Fires: hidden risks and what responders need
In this episode, Duncan J. White speaks with Ralph Suppa, CEO and founder of Cervitas Solutions, about the rapidly evolving risks posed by lithium-ion battery fires. In the conversation, they discuss what makes lithium-ion battery fires different from ‘traditional’ fires and why firefighters and other first responders are underestimating the risks they pose. They also talk about the wider health implications of being in close proximity of a lithium-ion battery fire, how good decontamination p...
7 Aug 2026
Behind the Launch: How Rely FX Is Redefining Portable Fire Protection
J.R Nerat, Senior Technical Director at Rely Innovations, and Daniel Stewart, Director of Operations at Rely Innovations, tell Duncan J. White about the launch of the company's new Rely FX range of industrial portable fire extinguishers and the story behind its development. The conversation explores how the concept originated, how military and industrial requirements shaped the product's development, the significance of Rely's SFFF foam technology and what the launch means for end user...
31 Jul 2026
It is Time to Build Better
In this episode, Duncan J. White speaks with Gary Hendren, Design Architect and Founder of S.A.M. House, about why the construction industry must rethink the way homes are designed and built in the face of climate change. They discuss the growing threat of wildfires, extreme weather and natural disasters, and how climate-resilient building materials and modular construction can help create safer, more durable communities. Gary also shares the story behind S.A.M. House, explaining how its inno...
16 Jul 2026
Adapting to constant change in the fire industry
In this episode, Duncan J. White speaks with Safiyyah Khan, Vice President Commercial, and Nathan Lehr, Product Manager at Firetrace about the rapidly changing landscape of the fire industry in terms of technology, regulations and environmental issues and how companies must adjust to these changes. They also discuss the importance of client relationships, customer experience and education as well as designing solutions to fire landscapes that are constantly evolving, such as lithium-ion batte...
6 Jul 2026
Last line of defense: Protecting the people who protect us
In this episode, Duncan J. White speaks with Kelly Franko, President of Seraphina Safety Apparel, about her journey into producing protective base layers from the healthcare industry working on advance wound care products to attending a motor racing event and being asked to make a flame resistant bra. She also discusses the most recent advances in PPE such removing PFAS chemicals from the garments and replacing them with pre-burned material as well as improved moisture wicking as well as what...
18 Jun 2026
Raising the Standard in Clean Agent Systems
In this episode, Duncan J. White speaks with Paul Rivers, Senior Advisor at Standard Fluids about the future of clean agent fire suppression following the phaseout of 3M™ Novec™ 1230. The discussion explores the growing debate between generic and engineered FK-5-1-12 fluids, examining the importance of product purity, supply chain transparency and technical expertise in protecting mission-critical infrastructure. The episode also looks at the evolving demands of AI data centres, immersion coo...
13 May 2026
Keeping firefighters safer with robotic fireground support
In this episode of the FSJA Leaders in Fire & Safety Podcast, host Duncan J. White is joined by Chief John Pope, Fire Chief of the City of Collins Fire Department in Mississippi, Ron Lemons, Sales Manager at Howe & Howe, a Textron company, and Captain Richard Diede, Los Angeles City Fire Captain and Heavy Equipment Supervisor, to discuss the use of robotic systems in frontline firefighting operations. The conversation focuses on the Thermite RS3, a remotely operated firefightin...
9 Apr 2026
Building safety at height: Rethinking fire protection in modern façades
In this episode of the FSJA Leaders in Fire & Safety Podcast, host Duncan J. White is joined by Brad Davis, Head of Commercial for North America at Siderise, to discuss the company’s expansion into the US market and its approach to passive fire protection in high-rise buildings. Their conversation examines how fire safety standards have developed alongside modern construction and why building envelope protection remains a key area of focus. Davis outlines how Siderise is working wi...
30 Mar 2026
Data Overload! Improving Wildfire Situational Awareness in an AI World
As the volume of weather and risk data continues to explode in today’s AI-driven world, utilities face a growing challenge: turning information into actionable insight. For 20 years, Indji Systems has helped electric system operators cut through the noise with Indji Watch—using patented modeling to track real-world threats like wildfires and lightning as they interact with power lines and other critical assets. By focusing on asset-specific impacts rather than generic data, Indji delivers the...
10 Mar 2026
Episode 3: Protect What Protects You
Chris Robbins, CTO and Kindra Foley, Director of Marketing, explore how carcinogens, PAHs, heavy metals and biological contaminants become embedded deep within PPE—and why traditional water-based washing alone often falls short in removing these hazards. We will break down the science behind contamination and explain how liquid CO₂ (LCO₂) decontamination works differently than water wash.
12 Jan 2026
Episode 2: When seconds matter: Custom fire and life safety protection for real-world risks
In this edition of FSJA’s Leaders in Fire and Safety Podcast, Assistant Editor Isabelle Crow speaks with Ralph DioGuardi, Pavion’s Division President of its Fire Business Unit about the importance of creating a fire defense strategy that aligns with unique business requirements and standards. Ralph spotlights the impact of mass notification and offers advice on what sets one fire protection strategy apart from the rest.
14 Jul 2025
What it takes to sell a fire & security company, with expert insights from Rory Russell
In this premiere episode of the FSJA Leaders in Fire & Safety Podcast, Managing Editor Duncan J. White sits down with Rory Russell, President of Acquisition and Funding Services (AFS), to unpack the complex world of mergers and acquisitions in the fire and security industry. With over 30 years of experience, Rory shares his journey from regional telecom leader to boutique M&A broker, highlighting what makes the fire and life safety sector so attractive to private equity. He outl...
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