The Fire Service Scoop: SFPE's 2026 Annual Conference & Expo, Industrial Scientific's iNet Platform and Plymovent's New Firefighter Website
Updates from around the fire service include the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) announcing its program and speaker for its 2026 conference, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition revealing its Bringing Home Safety Advocacy Award winners and Plymovent’s launch of its health and safety website for firefighters.
Below is a roundup of recent news headlines:
SFPE Reveals Program and Speakers for 2026 Annual Conference & Expo
- The 2026 SFPE Annual Conference & Expo in Atlanta, Oct. 6-8, offers fire safety professionals a platform to network and learn about emerging technologies.
NFPA, Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition Announce Bringing Home Safety Advocacy Award Recipients
- Sean Tracey and Mayor Ken Branner have been awarded the NFPA Bringing Safety Home Award for their dedication to promoting home fire sprinkler awareness, education and policy implementation across North America.
RESCUE Intellitech, Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation Continue Collaboration
- RESCUE Intellitech and the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation have renewed their partnership to improve decontamination practices, raise awareness and reduce cancer risks among firefighters.
Plymovent Launches Firefighter Website Focused on Health, Safety and Readiness
- Plymovent introduces a specialized website for firefighters, offering resources, maintenance support and solutions to improve indoor air quality and reduce diesel exhaust exposure.
Industrial Scientific’s iNet Platform Promotes Safety, Productivity
- Designed for ease of use, iNet Insights integrates gas detection, fleet oversight and live data, empowering safety professionals to make faster and more informed decisions.
Chicago Fire Department Purchases 120 Emergency Vehicles from Wheeled Coach, E-ONE
- The Chicago Fire Department has placed a landmark order for 120 new emergency vehicles, including pumpers, aerial ladders and ambulances, totaling over $100 million.
Elkhart Brass Releases Electric Xtender for Hoselines
- Designed for demanding fire apparatus applications, the Electric Xtender features rapid deployment and dual-position water flow for efficient firefighting operations
Streamlight Releases LiteBox 1Million, Long-Range Search Light
- The LiteBox 1Million by Streamlight is a durable, rechargeable scene light offering over one mile of beam distance, ideal for emergency and firefighting scenes.