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

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

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

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 […]

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On 13th February 2026

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 […]

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On 11th February 2026

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 Consultants
On 6th October 2025

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 Consultants
On 11th September 2025

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 Consultants
On 30th July 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 […]

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On 11th June 2025

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