By Lisa Korycki
Publication Date: 2025-11-19 21:17:00
Imagine a fire suppression system that detects, inspects and extinguishes fires faster than human intervention. Enter, FlameSmart.
“This is essentially a first responder – a fireman on the wall – preventing a small incident from becoming a catastrophe.”
It’s a powerful statement from Nick Boyd, founder and chief executive officer of FlameSmart, as it highlights a key issue facing the waste and resource recovery sector – the speed at which fires can spread.
By the time emergency services arrive, a small thermal event has often already escalated, resulting in millions of dollars in losses and operational disruptions.
“Firefighters have told me that by the time they arrive at the waste disposal facility fires, it’s already a total loss,” says Nick. “The fire spreads so quickly that even the most dedicated firefighters often arrive too late.
“The first reaction is crucial.”
The FlameSmart system is designed to act just like a human firefighter, but 24/7…
