Fortifying The Front Lines: 9th Annual Waste & Recycling Facility Fires Report Webinar
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Presenter: Ryan Fogelman, J.D./MBA, Fire Protection Consultant, Fire Rover
CO-Hosts:
Kirk Sander - Senior Vice President, Chief Safety and Standards
National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA)
Kristyn Oldendorf - Senior Director of Public Policy & Communications
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
Duration: [60 Minutes]
Webinar Description:
The data is in, and the conclusion is undeniable: 2025 was the worst year on record for publicly reported fire incidents in the waste and recycling industry across the U.S. and Canada. The industry has reached a critical inflection point, facing a sustained siege driven by the "Vape Effect"—the influx of over 1.2 billion disposable lithium-ion devices entering our waste streams annually.
Join Ryan Fogelman, as he unpacks the findings from the 9th Annual Waste & Recycling Facility Fires Report. This session moves beyond the statistics to explore the "new baseline" of fire risk, where seasonal spikes have evolved into year-round hazards. Ryan will discuss how operators are shifting from a reactive "water, water, water" approach to Targeted Remote Response (TRR), utilizing the Fire Rover solution to stop fires in the critical first moments.