In this episode, IFSJ Managing Editor Duncan J. White speaks with Dr Martin Langer, CEO and CTO of OroraTech, to explore how satellite-based thermal intelligence is reshaping wildfire detection, situational awareness and predictive modelling. The conversation looks at how compact thermal-imaging satellites, AI-driven fire modelling and direct-to-user data delivery are helping fire services worldwide make faster, safer and more informed decisions in high-risk environments.

IFSJ Managing Editor Duncan J. White sits down with Andy Spence, Joint Managing Director of Britannia Fire, to look at how the P50 composite fire extinguisher is the biggest innovation in portable firefighting equipment this decade.

In this episode, IFSJ Managing Editor Duncan J. White is joined by Stephen Marsh, Head of Sales, and Denley Nunn, Regional Sales Manager at Cygnus Systems, to explore the transformative impact of wireless technology on fire detection and alarm systems.

The conversation covers Cygnus’s cloud-connected solutions - from the Configuration Tool to the Mesh Analyser and ALERT platform - which enable efficient on-site updates, streamlined commissioning, and improved system maintenance. The guests explain how cloud integration enhances operational efficiency through secure data management, remote software upgrades, and scalable features such as maintenance tracking and call-out functions. A key highlight is SmartNet, the world’s first EN 54-certified, 100% wireless system, which offers fast installation and robust performance without the need for gateways or translators - powered by patented self-forming, self-healing mesh technology.