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Fire Safety Matters Podcast - Episode 47
26 January 2026
EPISODE 47 of the Fire Safety Matters Podcast features exclusive interviews with our special guests Richard Heaton (CEO) and Mike Lythgoe (sales director) from the Protec Fire and Security Group and also Stephen Marsh, head of sales at Cygnus (the developer of wireless fire detection and alarm systems).

Richard and Mike focus on several key areas, among them the immediate roadmap for the fire safety sector and the ongoing impact of the Internet of Things.
Returning guest Stephen Marsh addresses the unique set of challenges presented by heritage premises when it comes to the installation and management of fire safety systems.
As always, Brian and Mark review the latest fire sector news. Stories covered on this occasion include the Building Safety Regulator reporting record year-end Gateway 2 determinations, the Authoritative Statement recently issued by the Fire Engineers Advisory Panel, the creation of the PV Fire Intelligence Network and the Fire Protection Association’s partnership with FireQual on fire risk assessment qualifications.
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