Celebrating Women in Engineering – Insights from Female Fire Engineers at DFC

As we acknowledge and celebrate International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), we reached out to several of our female engineers to learn more about their journeys in becoming fire engineers. They shared their unique paths into engineering, the challenges they’ve tackled, and what inspires them to shine brightly in this profession. We’re excited to highlight […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 23rd June 2025

My First Six Months as a Fire Engineer Apprentice

By: Faith Ojomo, Apprentice Time has certainly flown by, it’s hard to believe that six months have passed since I began my apprenticeship with Design Fire Consultants (DFC). After finishing my A-levels, I joined DFC’s apprenticeship programme and am currently studying for a degree in fire safety engineering at the University of Lancashire (UoL). This […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 11th June 2025

DFC Proudly Sponsors the 2025 Women in Fire Safety Awards

Design Fire Consultants (DFC) is proud to announce our sponsorship of the 2025 Women in Fire Safety Awards. As an Award Partner for the Excellence in Fire Engineering Award – Fire Engineer category, we’re excited to help spotlight and celebrate the vital contributions that women make in the fire safety sector. This year’s awards include […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 29th May 2025

DFC Expands to Birmingham with New Office and Senior Appointment

Design Fire Consultants (DFC) is pleased to announce its expansion into the Midlands with the opening of a new office in Birmingham and the appointment of fire safety industry leader Rav Dhanjal as the new Director. This expansion marks a key milestone in DFC’s strategic growth and underlines our commitment to supporting clients across the […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 20th May 2025

IFE: International President’s Technical Conference 2025

The IFE’s International President’s Technical Conference will be held on 18-19 June 2025 at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). This two-day event will explore into the theme “Taking the Next Steps: A Collaborative Path to a Fire Safe Future.” We are delighted to share that our Director, Neal Butterworth, will be presenting on the […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 12th May 2025

DFC Announces Its Partnership with the Institution of Fire Engineers

DFC is delighted to announce our partnership with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) as an official member of the IFE’s Employer Partner programme. This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering professional excellence within the fire safety engineering industry and our dedication to supporting the professional development of our team members throughout their careers. […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 17th March 2025

An Ever-Changing World: The Role of the Fire Engineer

Co-authors by: Roy Little, Associate Director and Francesca Ravenhill, Associate Understanding the Context In the wake of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, the landscape of fire engineering has transformed significantly. As professionals in this vital field, we find ourselves at a crucial juncture, facing both challenges and opportunities. This blog seeks to explore the evolving responsibilities […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 10th March 2025

A Fire Engineer’s Perspective on Yorkshire’s Tallest Building

Leeds is well-known for its buzzing music scene and rich history, but there’s something new on the horizon that’s bound to grab your attention in the skyline — Arena Point. This building is set to rise to 134 metres, making it Yorkshire’s tallest student accommodation (to date) upon completion in 2026. The building comprises; 45 […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 24th February 2025

Celebration at Center Parcs!

By: Nick Swailes, Senior Associate Every December, amidst the hustle and bustle of year-end activities, the entire DFC team get together for a much anticipated and well-deserved celebration. This year we gathered at Center Parcs – Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire and what a great event it turned out to be for a bit of festive […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 23rd January 2025

Exciting Changes to Our Employee Benefits!

By: Gareth Ainley, Senior Associate and Iris Chang, Associate Over the last year, DFC undertook a review of employee benefits, with a particular focus on the annual leave policy. Our aim is to enhance flexibility and to be more inclusive for all team members as we understand that everyone has different needs when it comes […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 10th January 2025

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