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.

The Building Safety Act has been a catalyst for cultural change, especially regarding attitudes towards fire safety - design, then build.

In a discussion about the changes the industry is seeing, the Gateways, and the importance of early engagement, Alec Purdie and Glenn Hutchins from Quelfire sit down with Duncan White from the International Fire & Safety Journal.