Fire Safety Matters Podcast - Episode 47

Fire Safety Matters Podcast - Episode 47

From Fire Safety Matters Podcast by fsmpodcast

January 26, 2026 · 55 min · Episode 47

About this episode

Episode 47 features interviews with industry leaders discussing fire safety challenges and innovations.

Episode 47 of the Fire Safety Matters Podcast includes detailed interviews with 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. 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.

People in this episode

Hosts: Brian, Mark

Guests: Richard Heaton, Mike Lythgoe, Stephen Marsh

Topics covered

  • fire safety
  • Internet of Things
  • heritage premises
  • fire detection systems
  • fire sector news
  • fire risk assessment

Keywords

  • fire safety
  • IoT
  • heritage premises
  • fire detection
  • fire risk assessment
  • fire sector news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Protec Fire and Security Group, Cygnus, Fire Protection Association, FireQual, Fire Engineers Advisory Panel, Building Safety Regulator

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