2020 News & Events

Here, we recap the significant milestones, exciting events, and noteworthy achievements that took place throughout the year 2020.

Our News & Events section serves as a hub for sharing knowledge and fostering a sense of community within the industrial fire protection realm. We're passionate about raising awareness and promoting best practices to enhance safety standards across various industries.

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October 2020 Fire Report: Worst October For Fires!
Waste360
Author: Ryan Fogelman

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Li-ion Tamer: Q&A with Ryan Fogelman, VP of Fire Protections Solutions, Fire Rover
Leader’s Edge
Author: Michael Fitzpatrick

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‘Zombie’ Cellphone Batteries Are Causing Dumpster Fires
New York Post
Author: Hannah Sparks

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September 2020 Fire Report: Scrap Metal Fires Surge!
Waste360
Author: Ryan Fogelman

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August 2020 Fire Report: Hey, Insurance Companies! Not So Fast!
Waste360
Author: Ryan Fogelman

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July 2020 Fire Report: No Fireworks, No Problems and a Conversation with Chris “Mr. Nice Guy” Hawn!
Waste360
Author: Ryan Fogelman

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On Top of Coronavirus, Industry Faced with Surprising Year of Safety Trends
Waste Dive
Author: Cole Rosengren

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June 2020 Fire Report: 34 Reported Incidents, 17 Successfully Eliminated by Fire Rover
Waste360
Author: Ryan Fogelman

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May 2020 Fire Report: A Conversation with Thermography Fire Expert Andy Starnes
Waste360
Author: Ryan Fogelman

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Episode 58: Exploring Fire Safety in Waste & Recycling Facilities
Waste360
Author: Liz Bothwell

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April 2020 Fire Report: How & Why Do Lithium-Ion Batteries Fail, Insight from the Jedi Master of Lithium Power!
Waste360
Author: Ryan Fogelman

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March 2020 Fire Report: COVID-19’s Effect on Waste, Recycling Facility Fires
Waste360
Author: Ryan Fogelman

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February 2020 Fire Report: 2019 Waste and Recycling Summary
Waste360
Author: Ryan Fogelman

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Recycling Plants are Catching on Fire, and Lithium-ion Batteries are to Blame
The Verge
Author: Jillian Mock

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January 2020 Fire Report: Lithium-ion Batteries are a Growing, Global Problem
Waste360
Author: Ryan Fogelman

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Fire Management: Preparing for the Next Steps
Waste Advantage Magazine
Author: Ryan Fogelman

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December 2019 Fire Report: Waste Fires Up 13%
Waste360
Author: Ryan Fogelman

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