IFSJ fire safety ‘Influencers’ perspectives
30 experts point to new fire risks from batteries, renewable energies, green buildings and ubiquitous electronics (internet of things), accentuated by urban density and wildfire risks. Several interviews deplore the tendency over recent decades to put cost and speed before fire safety. This International Fire Safety Journal special edition presents 30 one-page perspective interviews on the future of fire safety and firefighting from leading firefighters, experts, researchers and industry. Smart technologies are considered to offer important opportunities for fire detection/prevention, firefighting and firefighter training. Strong concerns are expressed by many of the influencers about cancer risks for firefighters, linked to smoke and contaminant exposure, is a strongly voiced concern, citing frequent exposure to smoke during training exercises. The need for better firefighter training concerning smoke health risks, prevention (e.g. cleaning of equipment) and health monitoring. Virtual reality, artificial intelligence and technologies such as drones offer major opportunities for firefighter training and for in-fire interventions.
“Special Influencers Edition”, International Fire Safety Journal (IFJS), issue 42, December 2024 https://internationalfireandsafetyjournal.com/ and direct link to pdf magazine.
