March 2025 Issue – Fire Buyer

Welcome to our FDIC International 2025 special edition. As this pivotal event returns, innovation and collaboration remain essential for navigating today’s fire-safety challenges.

Inside, we cover FDIC breakthroughs. In the Big Interview, Dr James Edmondson of IDTechEx tackles lithium-ion EV fires, explaining new regulations, materials, and suppression tactics.

Our Innovator profile sees Martin Haworth of Hainsworth Protective Fabrics discuss PPE fabrics that balance thermal protection, comfort and durability for complex modern incidents.

The Cover Story spotlights US Fire Pump and US Fire Apparatus’ lithium-ion battery suppression system, debuting live at FDIC, which pairs knock-down with post-incident decontamination.

Technical features examine high-volume pumps (US Fire Pump, Esteri), proportioners (FireMiks, FireDos), and advanced air-management adapting to stricter environmental rules and tougher operations.

Our Training section explores VR/AR simulations blended with traditional methods, with insights from Jose Musse on realistic, cost-effective readiness.

Visit us at booth 11120 and enjoy the issue’s forward-looking insight.