Fire & Safety Journal Americas Podcast
Fire & Safety Journal Americas Podcast provides in-depth discussions on the latest trends, challenges and innovations shaping fire and safety across the Americas. Featuring conversations with industry leaders, experts and frontline professionals, the podcast delivers valuable insights on emerging technologies, regulatory developments and best practices in fire protection, emergency response, and risk management. This podcast is an essential resource for fire and safety professionals seeking to stay informed, advance their knowledge and connect with the broader industry community.
Fire & Safety Journal Americas Podcast
Raising the Standard in Clean Agent Systems
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In this episode, Duncan J. White speaks with Paul Rivers, Senior Advisor at Standard Fluids about the future of clean agent fire suppression following the phaseout of 3M™ Novec™ 1230. The discussion explores the growing debate between generic and engineered FK-5-1-12 fluids, examining the importance of product purity, supply chain transparency and technical expertise in protecting mission-critical infrastructure. The episode also looks at the evolving demands of AI data centres, immersion cooling and sustainable fire protection strategies, and how organisations can navigate a rapidly changing regulatory and technological landscape while maintaining the highest standards of safety and performance.