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

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

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

2024 New Starters Event

DFC takes pride in our team’s continuous growth at all levels of the business. Following the success of last year’s inaugural New Starters event, we had the pleasure of welcoming nine new starters for 2024 to a fun-filled day of team building at our Leeds office. To keep things enjoyable and avoid any cringe-worthy icebreaker […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 26th November 2024

My First Year at DFC

As we gear up to invite a new wave of talented graduates to consider joining the Design Fire Consultants (DFC) family, we couldn’t be more excited to share insights from last year’s graduates about their first year at DFC. Their experiences capture the supportive and nurturing environment we strive to create. From learning opportunities to […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 22nd November 2024

Dr Florian Block joins DFC

Design Fire Consultants (DFC) is delighted to announce that Dr Florian Block has joined us as an Associate Director to lead our Structural Fire Engineering (SFE) team. With over 20 years of experience, Florian has been instrumental in some of the UK’s most iconic structural projects, including the Battersea Power Station redevelopment and the London […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 15th November 2024

Iolanda Del Prete joins DFC

We are delighted to announce that Iolanda Del Prete has joined DFC as an Associate in our London office. Iolanda is a Chartered Engineer and a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). She holds a PhD in Structural Fire Engineering, through a collaboration with University of Naples and University of Edinburgh. Prior to […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 22nd October 2024

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

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

2024 Summer Placement Journey – Part 1 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. Curious about how their experiences shaped their perspectives? Find out more in our three-part blog, ‘Summer Placement Journey’. By: Jack Mitchell, 2024 Summer Placement, Manchester “My placement this summer was […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 1st October 2024

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