DFC’S Inaugural New Starters Event

It’s been quite a whirlwind at DFC lately for our recruitment team and all of the staff involved in the preparations leading up to the inaugural DFC New Starters event. The event was held in Manchester for 14 of our newest team members: Apprentice, Trainee Engineer, Graduate Engineers, Associate, Senior Engineer, Engineer and Business Support. […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 25th October 2023

Ekaterina, Nandakishore, Malachi and Max Join DFC’s Manchester Team

We’re delighted to welcome four brilliant new starters to our Manchester office. The four new team members are: Graduate Engineers; Ekaterina and Nandakishore, as well as a Trainee Engineer; Max, and a Fire Engineer Apprentice; Malachi. Ekaterina Krasnova, Graduate Engineer Ekaterina holds a joint MSc in Fire Safety Engineering from Ghent University, Lund University, and […]

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On 19th October 2023

Graduate Applicants 2024: We Want You to Succeed

Are you thinking of applying for a graduate position at DFC? Have you ever wondered what happens after you click send on that email? Great news! We are offering you an inside look and some tips. Enabling others to succeed is at the heart of what we do. This not only applies to projects and […]

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On 4th October 2023

DFC Welcomes Rachel Ho and Muneeb Kazmi to Sheffield

We’re delighted to welcome Rachel Ho and Muneeb Kazmi to our team in Sheffield. Rachel Ho, Graduate Engineer Rachel has recently graduated from the University of Edinburgh with an MEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering. Throughout the course of her studies, she has been exposed to various fire engineering topics where she had the chance to […]

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On 29th September 2023

DFC’s CPD Event at the University of Edinburgh

By: Parina Patel, Associate The DFC team has recently returned from our annual CPD event at the University of Edinburgh. Run in conjunction with the University’s Fire Research Centre, this, our fifth event, was the sunniest one yet! The topic for this year’s sessions was Structural Fire Engineering and focussed on the following learning objectives: […]

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On 19th September 2023

Is External Fire Spread a B3 or B4 Issue?

By: Roy Little, Senior Associate and Francesca Ravenhill, Senior Engineer and Analyst. Is fire spread, via the external wall, a B3 or B4 issue, and can the two even be considered separately? Maybe the answer to these questions comes down to the method of fire spread, and where it spreads to? For reference requirements B3(3) and B4(1) from […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 16th August 2023

Thomas Clarke Joins DFC

DFC welcomes Thomas Clarke to the team. Thomas has recently relocated from South Africa to join DFC and brings with him over 10 years of experience in fire engineering. During this time, he has developed a strong knowledge of fire engineering in a wide range of projects in numerous countries. Thomas is an Associate Member […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 25th July 2023

Degree Apprenticeship

Are you ready to launch your career into the stratosphere? Design Fire Consultants Ltd (DFC) is looking to shape the next generation of Fire Engineers through participation in the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) brand new Fire Engineering Degree Apprenticeship programme, starting in September 2023. DFC is the UK’s leading independent fire engineering consultancy, and […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 29th June 2023

DFC Summer Party

Last Thursday we hosted a bit of a summer party in our new Sheffield office. With it being holiday season, we didn’t have the full team turnout but a few of us gathered in our on-site bar (yes, some good planning on our part!) to enjoy the sunny weather with some food and a few […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 19th June 2023

Adam joins Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Webinar on Planning Gateway One

DFC Director, Adam Monaghan joins Health and Safety Executive’s Mark Wilson, Operational Lead for Policy and Planning Gateway One, in the webinar’s Q&A session to discuss Planning Gateway One. What is planning gateway one (PGO)? PGO was the first step in transforming the regulatory framework for building safety in England following the Grenfell Tower tragedy. […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 6th June 2023

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