June 2025 issue – Fire Buyer

As summer 2025 approaches, the fire industry continues to evolve rapidly, shaped by innovation, regulation, and growing sustainability demands trends clearly on display at this year’s NFPA Conference & Expo.

In our June issue, we spotlight key figures driving that change. Our Innovator interview features Todd McBride of Rosenbauer, who discusses the rise of the RTX fire truck and what it means for the future of firefighting electrification. In the Big Interview, Dirk Laibach of Johnson Controls and IWMA examines the evolving standards for water mist systems and the role of certification in ensuring performance and compliance. You can also catch Dirk on the upcoming IWMA panel at Fire Buyer Live this July.

Our feature coverage delves into pressing topics across fire protection. We explore how NFPA 1970 is reshaping firefighter PPE, and what it takes to reformulate and requalify safer foam suppressants. Confined-volume suppression is analysed alongside vehicle-mounted technologies, where mounting systems, lighting arrays, and hydraulic platforms are improving front-line efficiency.

In our Cover Story, Fogmaker’s high-pressure water mist system for EV fires is in focus part of a wider trend toward cleaner, smarter suppression solutions. Contributions from FirePro, Hochiki, Sensitron, Lakeland, Drager, LION, 3F and Stat-X further underscore the sector’s shift toward adaptable, standards-aligned protection.

We also preview AFAC 2025, with insight into the technologies and themes set to shape the safety engineering agenda.

This issue is for those who value real-world impact, technical rigour, and forward-thinking fire protection. Stay informed—and stay safe.