WHAT’S IT LIKE TO WORK AT DFC

My First Year at DFC by Andy Caba

By: Andy Caba, Graduate Engineer I just completed my first year at DFC after joining as a graduate in September 2024. Although I wasn’t a complete stranger to the company, having completed a summer placement a year before, this was the year that really showed me what it feels like to work as a fire […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 27th October 2025

Dates for Your Diary: 2025 DFC Careers Fair Roadshows

Our recruitment team is preparing for a busy October and November as we attend career fairs at leading universities across the UK. These events provide an excellent opportunity to share insights into DFC as well as connect with future engineers. We look forward to meeting future innovators and showing how their skills can drive progress […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 6th October 2025

Insights from DFC’s Annual CPD at the University of Edinburgh

By: Jack Mitchell, Graduate Engineer This year marked the eighth annual DFC CPD event at the University of Edinburgh. For many, it was a welcoming party for a host of new starters and my first visit to the Scottish capital since joining DFC permanently last year. The theme of this year’s CPD was all about […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 1st October 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 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

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

DFC becomes employee-owned

We are excited to announce that as of December 2024, Design Fire Consultants Ltd (DFC) has transitioned to being an employee-owned business through the establishment of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). This means that our team become beneficiaries of the trust, ensuring that DFC continues to operate for employees’ benefit now and in the future. […]

Posted by Iain Macfarlane
On 13th December 2024

2024 Summer Placement Journey – Part 2 of 3

This year, DFC welcomed three exceptional students: Alex, Jack and Sophie, who wanted to deepen their skills and understanding of fire engineering through hands-on experience. Here in Part 2 of our three-part blog, ‘Summer Placement Journey’, Sophie shared her experiences from her eight-week placement with us. By: Sophie Ewen, 2024 Summer Placement, Leeds “During my […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 11th October 2024

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