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Bridging Theory and Practice: My Experience as a Fire Engineering Apprentice

To mark National Apprenticeship Week, we’re sharing another insight into life at DFC, this time from Faith, who joined us as an Apprentice Fire Engineer in 2024 and is currently studying for a BEng in Fire Engineering at the University of Lancashire. Here, Faith talks about her journey so far: When I first considered my […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 13th February 2026
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From Firefighter to Fire Engineer: My Journey to DFC

To mark National Apprenticeship Week, we’re sharing an insight into life at DFC from one of our newest team members: Kerry Baker, Apprentice Fire Engineer in our Manchester office. Here, Kerry shares her journey in her own words: Before joining DFC as an Apprentice Fire Engineer, I had the privilege of working on the frontline […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 11th February 2026
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Welcoming Our New Starters to the Team

We’re delighted to welcome five new colleagues to the team. Each brings a unique mix of experience and enthusiasm – from a former firefighter to a graduate engineer who first joined us as a summer intern. At DFC, we believe that diverse skills and perspectives help us delivery better solutions for our clients and build […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 6th October 2025
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Celebrating Excellence and Diversity at the 2025 Women in Fire Safety Awards

Design Fire Consultants (DFC) is proud to share that the Women in Fire Safety Awards 2025 is just days away, taking place on 18 September 2025. This event celebrates the outstanding contributions of women across the fire safety industry – recognising leadership, innovation and dedication in a field that continues to evolve and grow. As […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 11th September 2025
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Insights from My First Car Park Design; Ancoats Mobility Hub, Manchester

By: Iris Chang, Associate Ancoats Mobility Hub (the Hub) is an innovative project that supports the future development of Poland Street in the Ancoats area of Manchester. It is a striking building that includes a multi-storey car park with commercial units, a cycle store and associated changing facilities. Its façade has an expansive green wall […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 30th July 2025
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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
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Jack and Krishna join DFC

We are delighted to welcome two new members to our team: Jack Mitchell and Krish Bommanaboyina. Jack Mitchell, Trainee Engineer Jack is currently studying for an MEng Fire Engineering at the University of Central Lancashire. After thoroughly enjoying his recent Summer Placement with us, he decided to join DFC in a part-time role while he […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 6th December 2024
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Dates for Your Diary: 2024 DFC Careers Fair Roadshows

Our recruitment team has been on the road recently, visiting a number of universities and engaging with bright minds at various careers fairs. This has been a fantastic opportunity for us to connect with future talent and share our insights into the field of fire engineering. University of Central Lancashire: Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths & Construction […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 23rd October 2024
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DFC Welcomes Faith, Mussain and Aswathi

We are delighted to welcome the latest additions to our growing team, bringing a fresh wave of talent to the company. Joining us are Faith Ojomo, an Apprentice Engineer, and two Graduate Engineers, Mussain Musafar and Aswathi Prakasan. Faith Ojomo, Apprentice Engineer, Manchester Faith recently joined DFC as an Apprentice in Manchester. Having studied A-Levels […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 17th October 2024
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DFC’s 2024 CPD at the University of Edinburgh’s Fire Research Centre

By: Waqas Heider, Parina Patel and Nick Swailes Background DFC has been coming to Edinburgh, en masse, for annual CPD, since 2018. In our first year, we had space to spread out in a small classroom. Since then, we’ve covered flame spread, timber, heat transfer, and structural fire engineering before this year’s deep dive to […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 4th October 2024
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