Hand Media International is pleased to confirm the publication of the October 2025 issue of International Fire Buyer, the leading global magazine serving the fire protection, suppression and emergency response sector.
This issue reflects a decisive shift within the industry: fire protection is moving beyond basic regulatory compliance and being reassessed as a strategic component of operational resilience, asset continuity and ESG performance.
The edition opens with a major interview with Alan Brinson, Executive Director of the European Fire Sprinkler Network. Brinson examines the economic realities affecting suppression deployment, particularly in dense urban environments where space, cost and commercial returns directly influence system selection. His analysis challenges the sector to rethink how fire protection is valued and communicated at board level.
In the Innovator feature, Dirk Sprakel, Vice President of the International Water Mist Association and Chairman of FOGTEC, charts the rise of water mist from a niche alternative to a technically validated and strategically deployed suppression solution. With sectors such as heritage protection, lithium energy storage and commercial infrastructure facing increased scrutiny, water mist is now being assessed not only for water efficiency, but for lifecycle sustainability, environmental profile and system adaptability.
This issue also explores the engineering progression of firefighting equipment, moving from mechanical output to intelligent, data-integrated pump systems capable of monitored performance, automated proportioning and remote logistics management.
In addition, the wildfire feature addresses how mobility, tactical modules and satellite-driven intelligence are rewriting operational doctrine for climate-driven fire scenarios, placing continuity of supply and coordination at the core of response strategy.
The transition to fluorine-free foam is also covered in depth, highlighting the technical shift from product-based assumptions to system-level calibration, verified performance data and environmental accountability.
Through its features, interviews and analysis, the October issue of International Fire Buyer delivers a clear message: the future of fire protection belongs to integrated systems that can prove their performance scientifically and strategically.
The new edition is now available here: October Issue 2025 – Fire Buyer International
