Five Years On: How We Planted 3,000 Trees in the Highlands

Over the past five years, DFC’s growth across the UK has been tracked by an unusual metric hundreds of miles away in the Scottish Highlands: a dedicated tree grove. This summer, we passed a major milestone, reaching more than 3,000 native trees funded through the conservation charity Trees for Life. What started as a simple […]

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On 1st September 2026

From Mechanical Engineering to Fire Engineering: Part 1 of 4

Our 2026 Summer Placement Students: Aasiyah Alloo (Part 1 of 4) Each summer, we welcome students from a range of academic backgrounds to spend time with our team and gain an insight into life at DFC. Over the next three weeks, we’ll be sharing reflections from this year’s summer placement students, highlighting what they’ve been […]

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On 26th August 2026

DFC Shortlisted in Three Categories at the Women in Fire Safety Awards 2026

Design Fire Consultants (DFC) is delighted to have been shortlisted in three categories at the Women in Fire Safety Awards 2026, recognising both our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and the contributions of colleagues who are helping to shape a more diverse and supportive fire safety profession. This year, DFC has been shortlisted for […]

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On 19th August 2026

DFC Welcomes Three New Team Members

Over the past few weeks, we’ve welcomed three new starters to DFC, with Reyalen Ramsamy, Kajanan Selvaranjan and Mohamed Abdalla joining our teams in Manchester, Leeds and London. Reyalen Ramsamy joins our Manchester office as a Senior Engineer, bringing more than five years’ fire engineering experience. His background includes work across a range of sectors, […]

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On 12th August 2026

Weimiao Lu Achieves Chartered Engineer Status

Congratulations to Weimiao Lu, who has recently achieved Chartered Engineer (CEng) status through the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) and the Engineering Council. Over the years, Weimiao has built a strong reputation as a respected fire engineer, contributing to a wide range of complex projects and continuing to develop her technical expertise and professional knowledge. […]

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On 11th August 2026

Eoghan Given Achieves Chartered Engineer Status

Congratulations to Eoghan Given, who has recently achieved Chartered Engineer (CEng) status through the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) and the Engineering Council. Achieving Chartered status marks an important step in Eoghan’s professional journey. It reflects years of experience, ongoing development and a commitment to maintaining the high standards expected of the engineering profession. Throughout […]

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On 11th August 2026

George Wood Achieves Chartered Engineer Status

We are pleased to share that George Wood, Associate at DFC, has achieved Chartered Engineer (CEng) status through the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) and the Engineering Council. Chartered status is an important milestone in an engineer’s career, recognising professional experience, technical expertise and a commitment to maintaining high standards within the profession. George has […]

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On 5th August 2026

Iolanda Del Prete Joins the IFE Fire Resistance SIG Committee

Supporting the Next Generation of Structural Fire Engineers: Iolanda Del Prete Joins the IFE Fire Resistance SIG Committee We believe that contributing to the profession extends beyond the delivery of projects. Sharing knowledge, supporting emerging engineers and engaging with industry bodies all play an important role in advancing fire safety and structural fire engineering. For […]

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On 29th July 2026

More Than a Summer Annual Event – Bringing People Together

By Anna Mason, Business Support Last month, team members from across DFC’s five offices came together in Birmingham for our annual summer event. For me, it was my first DFC summer gathering since joining the business eight months ago, so it was a great opportunity to meet people I’d only spoken to on Teams and […]

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On 20th July 2026

A New Chapter for Elstree Studios’ Historic Stages

By: Iain Macfarlane, Director From blockbuster films to award‑winning television, Elstree Studios has long been part of the UK’s screen industry. As the site enters its second century, Design Fire Consultants (DFC) was appointed to support the reopening of Stages 7, 8 and 9, bringing these historic spaces back into use while ensuring they meet […]

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On 2nd July 2026

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