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Fire Safety Matters Podcast - Episode 41
03 February 2025
EPISODE 41 of the Fire Safety Matters Podcast features a trio of exclusive interviews with our guests Mark Whiteley (sales director for the UK and Ireland at asecos), Tony Smith (managing director of Vox Ignis) and Mandy Bowden (fire systems manager at Comelit-PAC).

In conversation with Brian, Mark Whiteley discusses the dangers posed by lithium-ion batteries and how to mitigate them, while Tony Smith concentrates on standards development and the future roadmap for the voice alarms market.
Mandy Bowden looks in detail at wireless fire safety systems, the necessity for staff training and also the influence exerted by new Government legislation on the sector.
As always, Brian and Mark analyse the latest industry news. Topics covered include the safety risks continuing to impact tall buildings in London, the Institution of Fire Engineers’ new strategy document entitled ‘Leading Fire Safety’ and the Fire and Security Matters Awards 2025.
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