THE INSTITUTION of Fire Engineers (IFE) has launched its new fire risk assessment-focused suite of qualifications. Developed in response to the Government’s framework for the assessment of fire risk assessor competency, the new qualifications align with BS 8674:2025 and “set a clear benchmark” for technical understanding, professional standards and career progression. [Read More]

THE FIRE Industry Association (FIA) has announced its support for the UK Pavilion at The Fire Safety Event Australia and The Security Event Australia, which run from 25-26 November at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. [Read More]

THE BUILDING Safety Regulator (BSR) has introduced a “comprehensive” external remediation improvement plan. The plan is aimed at increasing the speed of essential higher-risk building (HRB)-focused safety works across England. [Read More]

FIREANGEL WILL be exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event 2026, which runs at Birmingham’s NEC from 28-30 April, showcasing its comprehensive range of fire and carbon monoxide (CO) safety solutions alongside an expanded suite of support services designed to help installers, wholesalers and housing providers navigate what’s now an increasingly compliance-driven landscape. [Read More]

THE BRITISH Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA) has announced the appointment of Paul Wright in the role of quality and learning advisor/assessor. Wright is an expert in fire sprinkler systems having gained over 20 years’ worth of experience in the sector and has acquired a strong reputation for delivering first-class customer service and training while showing drive, energy and enthusiasm. [Read More]

BALDWIN BOXALL has expanded its OmniCALL Emergency Voice Communication System (EVCS) into a fully networked platform for larger and more complex estates, in turn building on a year’s worth of live deployment across UK projects. [Read More]

WITH THE Government having opened a consultation process seeking views on proposals relating to the fire risk assessor profession, the Fire Industry Association (FIA) is responding by convening a Special Interest Group on 11 June to ensure the views of the industry are properly represented. [Read More]

MORE RESIDENTS will be kept safe in their homes and leaseholders could save hundreds of pounds each month thanks to £62.7 million in funding from the Government for fire alarms in ‘at risk’ buildings. The new Interim Measures Alarm Fund will further incentivise the installation of common fire alarms in buildings waiting for remediation works to be completed. [Read More]