CladFire Research Launch

We are pleased to introduce CladFire, a research initiative developed by DFC in collaboration with The University of Edinburgh’s Fire Research Centre (EFRC). The project brings together new laboratory fire‑testing data to help fire safety professionals better understand how different cladding materials and configurations behave in fire, particularly where existing information is limited or unclear. […]

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On 18th February 2026

Halfway Through My Apprenticeship: My Journey at DFC So Far

As part of our National Apprenticeship Week blog series, we’re highlighting another of our Apprentice Fire Engineers: Malachi. Having joined DFC in 2023, he is now midway through his academic year and continuing to develop his fire engineering knowledge through a combination of apprenticeship work and project‑based learning. Here, Malachi reflects on his progress to […]

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On 13th February 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

Building Skills for Tomorrow: National Apprenticeship Week and Fire Engineering Apprenticeships

As we begin National Apprenticeship Week, 9-15 February, we’re looking forward to celebrating the importance of skills and opportunities in shaping our future workforce. Throughout the week, we’ll also share insights from our current fire engineering apprentices, Kerry, Malachi and Faith, who will each provide their unique perspectives on their experiences, the skills they are developing […]

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On 9th February 2026

Iolanda Del Prete to Speak at SFPE UK Chapter Event

We’re delighted to share that Iolanda Del Prete, Chartered Engineer and Senior Associate Structural Fire Engineer at DFC, will be speaking at the next SFPE UK Chapter event on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. The event titled, “Introduction to Structural Fire Engineering,” will explore how Structural Fire Engineering (SFE) integrates inherent structural fire resistance with active […]

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On 14th January 2026

DFC Celebrates 15 Years of Fire Safety Excellence

Fifteen years ago, DFC started with a simple idea: fire safety should be clear, practical and built on real engineering expertise. Today, that idea has grown into a consultancy trusted by clients across the UK. November 2025 marks our 15-year anniversary, a milestone we’re proud and humbled to share with the people who made it […]

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On 25th November 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 […]

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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 […]

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On 1st 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 […]

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On 11th September 2025

Roy Little Appointed as a Trustee of the Institution of Fire Engineers

We are pleased to share that our colleague, Roy Little, has been appointed to the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) Board of Trustees. This notable appointment, which recognises Roy’s extensive experience in fire engineering, highlights the expertise within our team at DFC. Appointed by the IFE Registrants Group (IFERG), Roy joins the IFE’s Board alongside […]

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On 6th August 2025

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