Welcoming Our New Graduate Engineers

Over the past few weeks, we’ve welcomed five new Graduate Engineers to DFC, joining our teams in London, Manchester and Leeds. Abbey Mumford, Asma Khan, Brandon Dancel, Dora Qiu and Haris Shah each join us with different academic backgrounds, experiences and interests, but share an interest in developing their careers in fire engineering. Starting a […]

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On 23rd October 2026

DFC Celebrates Success at the Women in Fire Safety Awards 2026

Sarah Forbes wins Diversity Champion Award as DFC receives a Commended recognition for Inclusive Company. Design Fire Consultants (DFC) is proud to celebrate two achievements at this year’s Women in Fire Safety Awards. Sarah Forbes won Diversity Champion, while DFC received a Commended recognition in the Inclusive Company Award category. Recognising the People Behind a More Inclusive […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 19th October 2026

From Manchester to Edinburgh: My First Five Years at DFC

By Agboola Ogunleye, Senior Engineer August 2026 marked my fifth year at DFC. Whilst life can be hectic, I wanted to take a moment to pause and reflect on my journey so far and what the future holds. I’m hoping to share some of the challenges I have faced and the ways I have learned […]

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On 29th September 2026

Graduate Applicants 2027: We Want You to Succeed

Are you thinking of applying for a graduate position at DFC? Have you ever wondered what happens after you submit your application? Great news! We are offering you an inside look and some tips. Enabling others to succeed is at the heart of what we do. This not only applies to projects and clients, but […]

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On 29th September 2026

From Materials Engineering to Fire Engineering: Part 4 of 4

Our 2026 Summer Placement Students: Cherice Welsing-Quacoe (Part 4 of 4) Throughout the summer, we’ve welcomed students from a range of academic backgrounds to spend time with our teams and gain an insight into life at DFC. As part of this series, we’ve been sharing reflections from our 2026 summer placement students, highlighting the experiences, opportunities […]

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On 24th September 2026

From Mechanical Engineering to Fire Engineering: Part 3 of 4

Our 2026 Summer Placement Students: Dylan Montes (Part 3 of 4) We’re continuing our series of placement student blogs with Dylan Montes, who spent the summer with our Sheffield team. Currently studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sheffield, Dylan shares how the placement gave him the opportunity to work on a wide range of […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 11th September 2026

Are We Armouring the Wrong Part of the Plane?

Using the wartime aircraft analogy as a starting point, this thought piece considers how survivorship bias may influence the way we think about fire safety. Are we directing attention towards the places that present the greatest risk, or are some buildings escaping scrutiny because they have not yet been associated with a major incident? The […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 9th September 2026

Dates for Your Diary: 2026 DFC Careers Fair Roadshows

Are you considering a career in fire engineering or looking for a summer placement within the built environment? This autumn, the DFC team will be visiting universities across the UK to meet students interested in fire engineering and helping to create safer buildings and communities. Whether you are exploring graduate opportunities, looking for a placement […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 8th September 2026

DFC to Speak at the inaugural SFPE UK Chapter Conference

Design Fire Consultants (DFC) is pleased to share that Iolanda Del Prete and Edwin Ayala will be speaking at the inaugural SFPE UK Chapter Conference in Manchester this October. The conference will bring together fire safety professionals from across the industry to discuss current challenges, research and emerging developments in fire engineering. As a long-standing […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 7th September 2026

From Chemical Engineering to Fire Engineering: Part 2 of 4

Our 2026 Summer Placement Students: Dario Pinto (Part 2 of 4) Throughout the summer, we’ve welcomed students from a range of academic backgrounds to spend time with our teams and gain an insight into life at DFC. As part of this series, we’re sharing reflections from our 2026 summer placement students, highlighting the projects they’ve […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 3rd September 2026

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