ANEC was delighted to take part in European Fire Safety Week 2025, held from 3 to 7 November in Brussels and online. On 3 November, Michela Vuerich, Lead Programme Manager for Sustainability & Services at ANEC, spoke in the webinar “Fire Safety in a Changing World”.
During the webinar, Ms Vuerich drew attention to the heightened fire risks faced by vulnerable groups and explained how awareness, inclusive design, and targeted support can reduce harm. Furthermore, she called for a European fire safety strategy that includes Europe-wide accident data, education that protects vulnerable citizens, action on emerging risks from electrification, and research for safer, energy-efficient homes.
On the final day of the Fire Safety Week, which concluded with EU Smoke Alarm Day 2025, ANEC made another contribution through the webinar “Hear the Alarm – Save a Life” on 7 November. Tania Vandenberghe, Senior Manager for Child Safety & Domestic Appliances at ANEC, focused on household fires and the life-saving value of smoke detectors, emphasizing the need for strong European standards, safe products, and effective market surveillance to protect people in their homes. She underlined how compliant appliances can prevent fires, whereas unsafe products may lead to severe injuries and fatalities. Tania also reaffirmed ANEC’s call for a pan-European accident and injury database and reminded participants that smoke alarms complying with EN 14604 save lives.
Watch the recordings and see the presentations from European Fire Safety Week 2025.
