March 2024 Issue – Fire Buyer

Welcome to International Fire Buyer. This issue surveys a firefighting market rapidly reshaped by technology and evolving standards. Water-mist systems, three decades old yet still disruptive, typify cautious modernisation.

FDIC International 2024 in Indianapolis anchors the edition, offering hands-on training, seminars, and unmatched camaraderie. The event remains the sector’s lighthouse for innovation, education, and community.

Highlights include an interview with Max Lakkonen, International Water Mist Association Chair, exploring adoption benefits; features on robotics, AI, and safety strategy; plus spotlights on EmiControls, Magirus, and Fogmaker.

We also preview FDIC’s product debuts, share practical advice for integrating new technologies, and chart event trends shaping tomorrow’s standards.

Expect interviews with Francesco Fritz, Andreas Schick, and Gustav Stigsohn on deploying robotics, aerial drones, and water-mist suppression in challenging scenarios across global firegrounds today. Thank you for engaging with our magazine. Together, we advance fire safety and rescue operations through informed dialogue and shared innovation.