November 2022 Issue – Fire Buyer

Season’s greetings! As winter settles in, shorter days bring a calm I cherish—headlights slicing the dark during the drive home remind me another busy year is ending and, thankfully, we close it in good health.

Our focus this issue is public safety. In the Big Interview, industry veteran Anthony Taylor—freshly named to IFSEC’s Top 10—shares the journey that earned him that honour.

Feature articles link the puzzle pieces of protection: fire doors, detection, alarms and smoke control. Fireco reviews door-peripheral safety after Fire Door Safety Week, while part one of Dr Eliot Sizeland’s series for Fire & Gas Detection Technology maps cutting-edge systems for critical sites. We also recap 2023’s lessons and highlight innovations shaping a more resilient 2024.

Quick Fire Questions spotlights Daniel May of Consort Architectural Hardware—don’t miss his anecdote. Finally, Fire Buyer Live is approaching and content submissions are open; see the Events section for details. Thank you for your support and stay safe.