IFSJ Leaders in Fire & Safety Podcast
IFSJ Leaders in Fire & Safety Podcasts cover all the latest industry trends and developments in the company of the biggest names in fire and safety. IFSJ Leaders in Fire & Safety aims to educate, stimulate debate and enhance the career development of fire and safety professionals around the world.
IFSJ Leaders in Fire & Safety Podcast
Why consumer awareness is the biggest fire safety risk in 2026, with Kidde
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In this episode of the IFSJ Leaders in Fire & Safety Podcast, Managing Editor Duncan J. White is joined by Brad Taylor, General Manager at Kidde Global Solutions, for a focused discussion on why consumer awareness remains one of the defining challenges for fire safety in 2026. Drawing on extensive frontline and industry experience, the conversation explores the complex relationship between regulation, technology and real-world behaviour and examines why compliance alone does not always translate into effective protection inside the home.
The episode also considers how changing lifestyles, emerging domestic risks and evolving energy systems are reshaping fire safety priorities, alongside the role of education, prevention and long-term engagement. Together, Duncan and Brad examine what meaningful progress looks like beyond detection and how the sector can build stronger foundations for safer behaviour, greater understanding and more resilient communities.