About Ryan

Ryan J. Fogelman, JD/MBA, is a nationally recognized expert in industrial fire risk, early detection, and fire prevention strategy. As Vice President of Fire Protection at Fire Rover, he plays a pivotal role in advancing the company’s mission to stop fires before they start — helping high-risk industries protect people, property, and operations.

Known for bringing innovative safety technologies to market, Ryan’s products have twice earned Edison Innovation Awards for Industrial Safety and Consumer Products. Since 2016, he has been the industry’s leading voice on waste and recycling facility fires, compiling the most widely referenced annual report on fire incidents in the U.S. and Canada. His latest edition, We Are at War: The 8th Annual Waste & Recycling Facility Fires Report, continues to shape how operators, insurers, and regulators approach fire mitigation.

Ryan is a frequent speaker at conferences across North America, where he educates operators on early detection, emergency planning, and real-world fire risk reduction. He also serves on critical national standards groups, including the NFPA 401 hazardous materials committee and the NFPA 18/18A task force for wetting agents, contributing his expertise to the future of fire protection.

Recognized as a Top Fire Influencer by Fire and Safety Journal Americas in both 2025 and 2026, Ryan remains dedicated to helping industries navigate evolving fire challenges with data, insight, and proactive strategies.

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