Fire Safety Digital is the official podcast from the organisers of The Fire Safety Event. Each episode sparks fresh conversations with industry experts, innovators, and frontline professionals on the latest regulations, technologies, and strategies shaping fire protection today. From compliance to cutting-edge solutions, this is your essential listen for staying informed, inspired, and ahead in fire safety.
#15. Understanding How National Level Groups are Framing the Competence Debate
Learn about the Industry Competence Committee and the Industry Competence Steering Group and their plans to improve the competence of different parts of the fire safety industry. Find out how this programme affects you and how to get involved. 🎙️Speakers: Hanna Clarke, Digital & Policy Manager - Construction Products AssociationGill Hancock, Head of Technical Content - Association for Project ManagementThis podcast was recorded live at The Fire Safety Event in April 2025 and the session t...
16 Feb 2026
#14. Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans: A New Name But What Difference Does It Make?
The session will explore the importance, challenges, and implementation strategies for effective RPEEPs, addressing vulnerable residents, such as those with disabilities or mobility impairments. 🎙️Speakers: Nick Coombe, Head of Service Support - London Fire BrigadeElspeth Grant, CEO - Triple A SolutionsNeil Smith, Building Accessibility & Escape Advisor - Rutland UKTina Mistry, Building Safety Manager - Royal Borough of Kensington & ChelseaThis podcast was recorded live at The Fire Sa...
9 Feb 2026
#13. Proving Competence in Fire and Security
The competence of fire safety professionals continues to be a key issue for the sector and in this session led by the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) the panel will discuss the challenges and routes to achieving competence. 🎙️Speakers: Trevor Jenks, National Training Manager - SSAIBKevin Faulkner, Chair of Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Employer Group - Banham SecurityDan Woods, Industry Engagement Manager - ECSThis podcast was recorded live at The Fire Safety Event...
2 Feb 2026
#12. Strategy and Priorities for the Building Safety Regulator
In this important keynote from the Building Safety Regulator, we will have an update from the head of the team responsible for the development of AD B - guidance on the fire safety elements of the building regulations. 🎙️Speaker: Charles-Elie Romeyer, Head of Technical Policy - Building Safety Regulator (Health & Safety Executive)This podcast was recorded live at The Fire Safety Event in April 2025 and the session took place at the Fire Safety Leaders Summit, sponsored by RiskBase. Subscr...
26 Jan 2026
#11. Due Diligence: What are the Right Questions for Clients to Ask Fire Safety Professionals?
The Building Safety Act 2022 expects competence to be assured and evidenced, but what does that mean for clients? Our panel of fire safety professionals will discuss the questions that clients should be asking their fire engineers and their fire risk assessors to be able to demonstrate that they have undertaken due diligence. 🎙️Speakers: Andrea White, Fire Engineer and Managing Director - AW Fire LtdAmy Davison, Senior Fire Safety Business Partner - Home GroupBryony Matthews, Founder - ...
19 Jan 2026
#10. Top Non-Conformities in Fire Detection and Alarm Installations
This panel brings together experts from major certification bodies and the Fire Industry Association to discuss the most common non-conformities in fire detection and alarm installations, the session will highlight key challenges, share real-world insights, and provide actionable recommendations. 🎙️Speakers: Kevin Stearns, Compliance Manager - FIAJohn Davidson, Approval Schemes Manager - National Security Inspectorate (NSI)Andy Packham, Certification Team Manager - BSI GroupWill Lloyd, Head o...
12 Jan 2026
#9. Why We Should Still Be Discussing Competence
Institute of Fire Safety Managers Chair, Dave White leads this panel discussion on the standards, qualifications, skills and knowledge required to carry out comprehensive fire safety assessments and why competence is still top of the agenda when it comes to compliance with fire safety regulations. 🎙️Speakers: Dave White, Chairman - IFSMMatthew Spivey, Managing Director - Synergy Fire EngineeringVictoria Swaine, Director - 3SafetyJulie Saunders, Head of Fire Safety - First PortThis podcast was...
5 Jan 2026
#8. Electrical Control Equipment Within Smoke and Heat Control Systems
In this session from the Smoke Control Association, learn about the newly released guide on electrical control equipment, the key points, new changes in controls and the new approach to manual controls to simplify firefighter interactions. 🎙️Speakers: Simon Sheldon, Technical Manager - Smoke Control AssociationThis podcast was recorded live at The Fire Safety Event in April 2025 and the session took place at the Fire Safety Leaders Summit, sponsored by RiskBase. Subscribe to our digital conte...
15 Dec 2025
#7. AI or Die? Harnessing the Power, Dodging the Pitfalls
The Silicon Valley tech bros’ mantra might be ‘AI or die’ but when it comes to safety, we can’t shrug our shoulders and blame ChatGPT if someone gets hurt. The fire and safety sectors are worlds mired by conflicting standards; the value we add is helping people navigate and justify what should or shouldn’t apply Along with Andy (the brains behind AI risk assessment engine Intuety.io), we'll be asking questions like: Are smaller businesses limited to products like Copilot and ChatGPT?&...
8 Dec 2025
#6. The Path Forward from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry
In this fireside chat, Catherine Levin talks to Pete Apps about the aftermath of the publication of the final Grenfell Tower Inquiry report and what needs to be done to maintain the pace of change as the 8th anniversary of the fire comes around. 🎙️Speakers: Catherine Levin, Editor - Emergency Services TimesPete Apps, Freelance - JournalistThis podcast was recorded live at The Fire Safety Event in April 2025 and the session took place at the Fire Safety Leaders Summit, sponsored by RiskBase. S...
1 Dec 2025
#5. The Hidden Danger: Lithium-Ion Battery Risks in the Built Environment
The panel will discuss the risks of lithium-ion batteries in the built environment, how to mitigate the risks and the potential legal consequences of failing to do so. This will include consideration of the risks and potential mitigation of the storage of electric scooters in escape routes and the risk of having EVs in basement car parks for blocks of flats. 🎙️Speakers: Laura White, Senior Associate - Pinsent MasonsMatt Humby, Senior Technical Consultant - Fire Chief GlobalMatt Partridge, Hea...
24 Nov 2025
#4. How to Ensure You Are Getting a Quality Fire Risk Assessment in 2025 and Beyond
Join Ken Bullock, BAFE's Technical Schemes and Assurance Manager who will discuss how competency can be appropriately evidenced to comply with fire safety legislation and recent changes to the BAFE SP205 Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment Scheme. 🎙️Speakers: Ken Bullock, Technical Schemes and Assurance Manager - BAFE Fire Safety RegisterThis podcast was recorded live at The Fire Safety Event in April 2025 and the session took place at the Fire Safety Leaders Summit, sponsored by RiskBase....
17 Nov 2025
#3. Building Safety Standards and the Challenge to Keep Up
The world of standards can seem opaque and complex but its importance cannot be underestimated when it comes to keeping people safe from fire. Join this discussion to understand the current issues, concerns and opportunities to shape the future in a post Grenfell environment. 🎙️Speakers: Peter Ashworth, Director & Head of Specification & OEM - ASSA ABLOYRay Puttock, Commercial/Marketing Manager - CarrierIan Moore, Chief Executive Officer - Fire Industry AssociationChris Wilson B...
10 Nov 2025
#2. Signing Off Your Building's Fire Safety Under the New Building Control Regime
In this panel led by the Fire Protection Association, they get into the issue of how to deliver the approval process that the new building control regime requires and what Principal Accountable Persons should be doing to meet the new requirements. Speakers: Gavin Dunn, Chief Executive - FPAGary Cass, CEO - Herts Building ControlChris Miles, Commercial Director - Fire Protection AssociationMelissa Fazackerley, Director - Dimension H & S LtdThis podcast was recorded live at The Fire Safety ...
3 Nov 2025
#1. Shaping the Future of Fire Safety
This session brings together three industry leaders to explore the challenges and innovations shaping fire safety in the modern world. Speakers: Joy Flanagan, HostRuss Timpson, Managing Director - Tall Building Fire SafetyJim Glockling, Visiting Professor University of Central Lancashire - Glockling ConsultingAman Sharma MBE, CEO - Totus DigitalThis podcast was recorded live at The Fire Safety Event in April 2025 and the session took place at the Fire Safety Leaders Summit, sponsored by RiskB...
20 Oct 2025
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Fire Safety Digital is the official podcast from the organisers of The Fire Safety Event. Each episode sparks fresh conversations with industry experts, innovators, and frontline professionals on the latest regulations, technologies, and strategies shaping fire protection today. From compliance to cutting-edge solutions, this is your essential listen for staying informed, inspired, and ahead in fire safety. This podcast was recorded live at The Fire Safety Event in April 2025 and the session ...
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