THE OUTSTANDING contributions of apprentices across the UK’s Fire and Rescue Services were celebrated in Birmingham on 12 March as the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) hosted its third annual Apprenticeship Awards. [Read More]

THE SECURITY Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) is proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s leading certification bodies for the fire safety industry, supporting companies in demonstrating competence, compliance and professionalism across a wide range of life safety disciplines. [Read More]

IN AN industry first, the MxPro 5 four-loop fire alarm control panels designed by Advanced now hold an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), providing independently verified data on the products’ environmental impact across their full lifecycle. [Read More]

LIFE SAFETY systems manufacturer Aico has announced the shortlist of finalists for its Community Awards 2026, which are designed to celebrate the outstanding achievements, innovation and dedication demonstrated across the fire safety and social housing sectors. [Read More]

LIFE SAFETY systems manufacturer C-TEC is exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event 2026, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from 28-30 April. On Stand F30 in Hall 4, the company will be showcasing its CAST-powered solutions. [Read More]

BRITANNIA FIRE is further strengthening its team with the appointment of Phil Hodge who joins in the role of Health and Safety manager as demand for Britannia Fire’s composite fire extinguishers grows exponentially and the company expands its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Norfolk. [Read More]

SENTRY FIRE Safety Group has published the findings from its comprehensive nine-month investigation into the safety of social housing fire doors across England. The report, entitled ‘A Burning Issue: The Reality of Fire Door Safety in Social Housing’, reveals “systemic shortcomings” in fulfilling the requirements of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, highlighting “a clear gap” between the intent of post-Grenfell fire safety legislation and reality: a gap that leaves residents “exposed to avoidable risk”. [Read More]

THE WELSH Parliament has taken a major step forward to protect residents in their homes after the passing of the Building Safety (Wales) Bill, itself one of the largest pieces of legislation ever considered by the Senedd. [Read More]