Ramtech has successfully deployed its wireless fire detection technology at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, providing temporary fire protection across key event infrastructure and demonstrating the increasing adoption of automated fire safety systems at major motorsport events.
Working alongside event infrastructure specialist iEvent and integration partner Prodomo, Ramtech France installed a temporary network of more than 300 wireless devices, including smoke and heat detectors and manual call points. The system protected 14 team paddocks and the Genesis Hospitality Building throughout the event.
Installed on a one-month rental basis, the system delivered continuous 24/7 fire monitoring during both the event build-up and race period, with the core live system operating for one week.
The deployment follows a similar installation at the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, reflecting a broader trend among major motorsport organisers towards wireless fire protection systems that can be rapidly installed and adapted.
Bruna Esposito, Business Unit Director at Ramtech, said: “The environment at a modern Grand Prix or endurance race closely mirrors the extreme complexities of major commercial construction or industrial sites; massive temporary structures, constantly evolving site layouts, tight installation windows and millions of dollars in critical team assets. Managing these risks via manual human patrols is increasingly seen as an outdated and reactive liability.
“We are seeing a fundamental shift in how the world’s largest public events manage fire safety. Rather than relying on traditional, human-led fire watch personnel to manually patrol grounds, tier-one event organisers are embracing automated wireless safety technology to protect people and temporary infrastructure. This project represents an important milestone for Ramtech, demonstrating the trust that global event organisers place in our technology.”
Because the wireless mesh system requires no cabling or conduit, additional devices could be installed or relocated as site layouts evolved during the build-up to race day, allowing organisers to respond quickly to changing operational requirements.
Wireless system chosen for flexibility
Antoine Galicher, Project Manager at iEvent, said: “Flexibility was one of the key reasons we chose Ramtech’s WES system. For an event of this scale, we needed a solution that could deliver both reliability and ease of deployment, allowing us to adapt quickly as requirements changed. The wireless technology simplified installation while helping us maintain the high safety standards expected at Le Mans.”
Sylvain Castaignau, Business Development Manager for Ramtech France, added: “The customer was initially looking for a solution to improve fire safety but was not aware that an automated system like WES existed. From the first demonstration, it became clear that the flexibility and functionality of the system were perfectly suited to an event environment where requirements change daily. This project proves how temporary fire protection can evolve beyond traditional fire watch approaches.”
Ramtech highlights wider event safety trends
Ramtech believes the Le Mans project reflects a wider shift in temporary fire protection for large-scale events, where organisers are increasingly seeking alternatives to manual fire watch patrols.
Esposito said: “With the additional risk posed by increasing summer temperatures and prolonged heatwaves, relying on manual human labour for continuous fire watch patrols introduces major occupational health risks and soaring overtime costs. In addition, there is a heightened concern around the potential for outbreaks of fire, particularly in conditions of dry outdoor spaces, where events may be held.”
The company says the project demonstrates how wireless fire detection technology can provide flexible protection for temporary venues, particularly where layouts change frequently during construction and event preparation.