Author archives: Derek Smith

The Fire Protection Association’s (FPA) InfoZone seminar theatre returns for 2022 this May, with an agenda covering a wide range of crucial talking points in the fire-safety industry for attendees at FIREX International. Alongside its welcome reception area, where the FPA will be available for meetings and networking with members…

The increase in natural disasters has already noticeably changed the daily lives of many aid and rescue workers. In addition, there was the Corona pandemic and the humanitarian emergencies caused by political conflicts – most recently as a result of the Russian war on Ukraine. Given the current challenges, the…

Now in their 23rd year, the Security & Fire Excellence Awards have consistently broken new ground in highlighting the very best people, projects and processes that the security and fire sectors have to offer. For 2022, we have again reviewed the categories and made a number of changes to enhance…

Securex West Africa returns in May, to reunite its community and act as a catalyst in kicking off business sales in the new normal. West Africa’s leading exhibition and conference for the security, safety, fire and facilities management sectors promises to engage, inspire and connect its more than 3,000 audience…

In a slightly delayed celebration of its 125th anniversary, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will return to an in-person event for its annual Conference & Expo (C&E) at the Boston Convention Center in Boston, Mass. on 6–9 June 2022. While the event has been held online the past two years…

Some of the leading personalities in fire safety law and standards, fire risk assessments and building safety will provide a mix of informative individual presentations and expert panel discussions at FIREX International in May. Gill Kernick has partnered organisations in high hazard industries to develop the leadership and culture needed…