As the summer season unfolds, Fire Buyer International is proud to present its latest issue, launched in the wake of the NFPA Conference & Expo 2025—an event that continues to define the direction of fire safety innovation worldwide.
This edition captures the energy and insight shaping today’s industry. With rapid advances in electrification, regulation, and sustainability, the sector is navigating a period of accelerated transformation. Against this backdrop, we turn the spotlight on the individuals and innovations driving change.
Our Innovator interview features Todd McBride of Rosenbauer, who shares key insights into the development of the RTX fire truck. As electrification gains traction, McBride offers a detailed look at how design, performance, and strategic foresight are reshaping expectations for modern firefighting apparatus.
In the Big Interview, Dirk Laibach of Johnson Controls and IWMA discusses the evolving role of water mist and the regulatory frameworks that support its future. His analysis is especially timely, with water mist standards and certification remaining a live issue for many stakeholders. Readers can hear more from Laibach during the IWMA panel on Fire Buyer Live in July.
The issue also delves into frontline challenges and solutions. Our PPE feature unpacks the implications of NFPA 1970 on next-generation protective gear, while a companion piece explores the ongoing transition away from PFAS foams—highlighting what it takes to requalify and deploy safer agents in real-world settings.
Additional features explore confined-volume suppression and vehicle-mounted technologies, offering a detailed view of how compartment design, sensor integration, and system modularity are transforming emergency response. From high-pressure water mist to hydraulic platforms, the focus is on operational efficiency and system resilience.
Our Cover Story showcases Fogmaker’s advances in EV fire suppression, while contributions from FirePro, Hochiki, Sensitron, Lakeland, Drager, LION, 3F and Stat-X round out a comprehensive look at sector-wide innovation.
Finally, we look ahead to AFAC 2025, previewing the Expo floor and its emerging themes—from integrated engineering to digital-first readiness.
This issue speaks to professionals who understand that progress isn’t proven in theory, but in the field—and that smarter safety begins with informed perspective.
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