FDM – Training & Development (FDM) has partnered with The Fire Protection Association (FPA) to launch a state-of-the-art training centre in Oxford, opening on 1 January 2026. The facility will deliver four specialist FDM courses and qualifications, expanding development opportunities ...

Global voice alarm and emergency audio and alarm systems business Vox Ignis has recently appointed Mark Piert as its new Northern Regional Sales Manager. Mark joined the company in September 2025 with a remit to grow its sales and customer ...

UK fire protection specialist, Harmony Fire, has secured a £61 million fire safety contract with the City of Edinburgh Council. The contract encompasses 30 multi-storey residential buildings across the city centre, which will undergo a comprehensive programme of fire safety ...

Workplace fire door concerns exposed as e-scooter and e-bike charging increases risk. New research, carried out by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) to mark its Fire Door Safety Week campaign – ‘Fire Travels Fast’ – has revealed a sharp rise ...

BIM and laser scanning meet a critical need for accurate, data-driven solutions that enable the integration of fire safety systems at every stage of a building’s lifecycle, says Ryan Donoghue, Head of Digital Engineering at AJ Digital The Grenfell Tower ...

Compliance Group, a leading provider of building compliance services, has acquired Total Fire Safety, a highly respected specialist in passive fire protection. This marks Compliance Group’s 18th acquisition, further strengthening its passive fire protection offering at a time of rising ...

Environmentally-friendly composite fire extinguishers are transforming the UK market. Norfolk-based Britannia Fire first pioneered its P50 composite range 15 years ago. Today, its customers are benefitting from easier maintenance, lower costs, and sustainable solutions. Traditional metal fire extinguishers are heavy, ...

By Mark Bone, Fire safety expert In facilities management, conversations about competence often focus on individuals’ skills and capabilities, emphasising professional shortcomings or a lack of knowledge. But fire safety compliance isn’t just about people – it’s also about the ...

Walker Fire helps businesses remain prepared, legally compliant, and better protected Every year, thousands of UK businesses experience fires serious enough to require the attendance of Fire and Rescue Services. Indeed, recent figures indicate that approximately 7,000 workplace fires were recorded across ...

Kings Secure Technologies (KST) has announced a significant leadership transition within the organisation. Grant Kennedy, the founder of KST group company, Quidvis, which specialises in fire risk and risk management solutions, has now left the business to reside with his ...