Smoke Control Systems: Principles, Pitfalls & Protection

21 April 2026 at 10:30am

Smoke is still the leading cause of fire-related deaths, and effective smoke control can be the difference between a safe evacuation and a devastating outcome. In this webinar Advanced’s Shaun Scott will walk delegates through the critical role of smoke control in modern buildings and what “good” looks like in practice.

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Need to upgrade your fire detection & alarm systems? We can save you thousands!

23 April 2026 at 10:30am

In this webinar C-TEC’s Andy Green and Brian Foster will show you some of the company’s latest innovations including its new CA740 device that will allow you to convert any conventional system into an addressable system WITHOUT needing any extra cable to convert the conventional spur wiring into a loop!

The bigger the systems, the more significant the savings! Some sites have already seen cost reductions of 40% on their system upgrades.

This one really is not to be missed.

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Women in Fire Safety

8 May 2026 at 10:30am

This interactive panel session will shine a light on the achievements of women in the UK fire sector with the aim of further increasing diversity across the industry.

Join us as we explore not only what more can be done to encourage women to seek a career in the fire sector, but also hear how leading women in the sector have achieved career progression.

The panel will share personal experiences from their time in the sector in this informative Q&A format. We will also focus on Fire Safety Matters' Women in Fire Safety Campaign, which shares these objectives. We will also seek feedback from attendees to help shape this campaign, which include the Women in Fire Safety Awards.

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Proving competency, not qualifications, the new FESS era

2 June 2026 at 10:30am

Most of you will be aware of The Building Safety Act 2022 and the subsequent amendments to Building Regulations 2023 put in place requirements for both individuals and organisations to prove competence.

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Martyn's Law & Fire Alarm Systems – a Path towards Compliance. Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.

4 June 2026 at 10:30am

This presentation explores the implications of Martyn’s Law (the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025) and its impact on publicly accessible buildings, focusing on how organisations prepare for compliance ahead of enforcement in April 2027. The session outlines the background to the legislation following the Manchester Arena attack, explains the tiered framework for Standard (200–799 persons) and Enhanced (800+ persons) duty premises, and clarifies the responsibilities of the “Responsible Person”. Key requirements such as staff training, emergency procedures for evacuation, invacuation and lockdown, communication strategies, and engagement with the Security Industry Authority are examined, emphasising proportionate, risk‑based approaches rather than prescriptive solutions.

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Understanding fire safety in battery energy storage systems (BESS)

16 June 2026 at 10:30am

This CPD session on Understanding fire safety in battery energy storage systems (BESS) provides an in-depth overview of what an energy storage system is, focusing on prevention, detection and suppression strategies. Participants will learn about the current international standards like NFPA855, UL9540 and the layered approach to detection and suppression. This session will explore the importance of early gas and smoke detection and the role of extinguishant panels. Case studies from the UK, China, and the US identify real-world failures and reinforce the need for proactive fire safety measures to protect people, infrastructure, and the environment.

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