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Celebrating DFC’s Success at the Women in Fire Safety Awards 2025

Following our recognition as a finalist in five categories at the Women in Fire Safety Awards 2025, we are delighted to share that two members of our team have been recognised for their contributions to the profession. The event continues to highlight leadership, innovation, and inclusion across the fire safety sector. – Adeyanju Oluwa received […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 22nd September 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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DFC’s Annual Summer Event at Hazlewood Castle

Last week, we gathered at Hazlewood Castle in Yorkshire for our Annual Summer Event. This was one event on DFC’s calendar that everyone was looking forward to. This marks the third event of its kind, following our gatherings in Sheffield back in 2023 and Leeds in 2024. As our team has grown significantly over the […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 26th June 2025
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Celebrating Women in Engineering – Insights from Female Fire Engineers at DFC

As we acknowledge and celebrate International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), we reached out to several of our female engineers to learn more about their journeys in becoming fire engineers. They shared their unique paths into engineering, the challenges they’ve tackled, and what inspires them to shine brightly in this profession. We’re excited to highlight […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 23rd June 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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DFC Proudly Sponsors the 2025 Women in Fire Safety Awards

Design Fire Consultants (DFC) is proud to announce our sponsorship of the 2025 Women in Fire Safety Awards. As an Award Partner for the Excellence in Fire Engineering Award – Fire Engineer category, we’re excited to help spotlight and celebrate the vital contributions that women make in the fire safety sector. This year’s awards include […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 29th May 2025
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DFC Expands to Birmingham with New Office and Senior Appointment

Design Fire Consultants (DFC) is pleased to announce its expansion into the Midlands with the opening of a new office in Birmingham and the appointment of fire safety industry leader Rav Dhanjal as the new Director. This expansion marks a key milestone in DFC’s strategic growth and underlines our commitment to supporting clients across the […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 20th May 2025
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IFE: International President’s Technical Conference 2025

The IFE’s International President’s Technical Conference will be held on 18-19 June 2025 at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). This two-day event will explore into the theme “Taking the Next Steps: A Collaborative Path to a Fire Safe Future.” We are delighted to share that our Director, Neal Butterworth, will be presenting on the […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 12th May 2025
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DFC Announces Its Partnership with the Institution of Fire Engineers

DFC is delighted to announce our partnership with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) as an official member of the IFE’s Employer Partner programme. This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering professional excellence within the fire safety engineering industry and our dedication to supporting the professional development of our team members throughout their careers. […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 17th March 2025
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