Sustainable Extinguishing Solutions: Meeting Fire Risks and Regulatory Demands

30 Apr 2026
FIA Guidance Theatre
FIA Guidance Theatre
This session will explore the latest trends influencing system design, performance, and compliance. Topics include the growing challenge of lithium ion battery fires, the protection of high value environments such as data centres, and the accelerating shift toward environmentally responsible solutions. It will also examine the impact of tightening regulations, from the phase down of firefighting foams to the implications of the European F Gas Regulation, and how industry is responding with innovation and new best practices.
Speakers
Robert Thilthorpe
Robert Thilthorpe, Panel Chair - Fire Industry Association
Alan Elder
Alan Elder, FIA Extinguishing Council Chair - Johnson Controls
Nick Grant
Nick Grant, Extinguishing Council Member - Equipro Ltd
Lee Haines
Lee Haines, Extinguishing Council Member - Fireworks Fire Protection