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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

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 […]

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On 8th 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 […]

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On 3rd September 2026

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

INWED 2026 – Shaping the Cities: A Snapshot Across the UK from the Women in Fire Engineering

To mark International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) 2026, we’re building on our Shaping the City theme by taking a wider look at the projects our fire engineers are helping to shape across the UK. With contributions from our teams in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester, and Sheffield, this blog brings together a series of short […]

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On 22nd June 2026

What does it really take to build a new office from the ground up?

By: Rav Dhanjal, Director Over the past few months, I’ve had the opportunity to reflect on my journey at DFC and what has stood out to me so far. Having spent many years in the industry, joining a new organisation is always a considered step, but what has made this experience different is the people […]

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On 29th May 2026

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