Adapting fire safety: Evolving suppression technologies for modern hazards
March 7, 2024
Tom Hughes, General Manager at Aerocom, explains how different forms of fire suppression systems can control fires that can't always be put out by water. Read More
The Fire Industry Association announces dates for Dublin Fire Safety Summit
February 27, 2024
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) announces its Fire Safety Summit in Dublin on 20 June 2024. Read More
Fire risk education key goal of lithium-ion battery podcast
February 2, 2024
Upcoming IFSEC Insider Podcast mini-series on lithium-ion batteries will aim to raise awareness of their fire risk. Read More
85% of organisations have no fire risk assessment for Lithium-ion battery devices on site
January 4, 2024
Just 15% of organisations say they have conducted a workplace fire risk assessment to cover the risks posed by devices containing lithium-ion batteries, new research finds. Read More
Major fire at building site in Reading
November 24, 2023
The blaze broke out in Reading city centre on Thursday (23 November) morning, with the site having to be evacuated. Read More
Leeds bird farm fined after worker suffers serious burns in shed blaze
October 17, 2023
A bird farm in Leeds has been fined £26,680 after a fire in a rearing shed resulted in serious injuries to one of its employees. Read More
Groundworks contractor fined for petrol fire
October 19, 2022
A Kent groundwork contractor has been fined after a worker sustained serious burns following petrol being thrown on a bonfire. Read More
BESA updates guidance on fire dampers after finding critical number of incorrect installations
September 8, 2022
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has issued an interim technical bulletin (VH001) ahead of a full update to its guidance after finding a significant number of problems with the installation of fire dampers. Read More
Which non-residential properties are most at risk of fire?
August 30, 2022
New research has revealed the industry buildings that have the highest amount of fire service attendance in the UK. Read More
Major incidents across UK puts strain on fire services – ‘Scale of these fires is set to continue’
July 28, 2022
The capital was one of 15 areas around the UK to declare a major incident with fires starting on a day which saw a record temperature of 40.3C (104.5F). Read More