Fire breaks out at 24-storey block of flats in Shadwell, East London
September 20, 2023
A fire at a block of flats in Shadwell, East London broke out on Wednesday (20 September) early afternoon in a 24-storey block of flats. Read More
Apartment block fire in Vietnam leads to deaths of 56 people, say reports
September 13, 2023
A blaze in a nine-storey apartment block in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, has led to the deaths of at least 56 people according to reports. Read More
Fire Risk Assessment – what does competence really mean?
August 31, 2023
IFSEC Insider hears from Rob Sherman, Director of Fire Safety at Praxis42 on fire risk assessments and an analysis of what factors can determine competency when it comes to fire safety. Read More
London Fire Resilience and Emergency Planning Committee meet as e-bike fire concerns rise
July 17, 2023
Representatives of the LFB, the NFCC and Electrical Safety attended a London Assembly meeting to discuss concerns around e-bike fires. Read More
HMS Victory uses wireless fire detection as part of £35m renovation project
March 27, 2023
As part of a £35 million project to conserve HMS Victory, Hyfire’s Taurus range has been installed to provide protection during works. Read More
A change of leadership at the ASFP
March 3, 2023
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP)'s current CEO Steve Davies, is stepping down, with Mike Ward taking over. Read More
Nittan launches newest version of its loop powered beam detector
January 10, 2023
Nittan Europe has launched an enhanced version of its EV-Firebeam Xtra loop powered beam detector: the EV-Firebeam Xtra SCI. Read More
FireAngel: How IoT can ‘transform’ fire safety for the most vulnerable
December 8, 2022
FireAngel looks at how the Internet of Things (IoT) can transform fire safety for those most at risk in local communities. Read More
What is the true cost when a business is forced to close due to fire?
November 21, 2022
IFSEC Global hears from Tom Roche, Secretary of the BSA, on the impact and after effects of a fire on businesses. Read More
Fire Sector Federation appoints John Spencer as new Chair
October 11, 2022
The Fire Sector Federation (FSF) has announced John Spencer as its new Chair, taking over from Michael Harper. Read More
Government publishes frequently asked questions on Approved Document B
September 22, 2022
Guidance on Approved Document B has been released by the government in the form of answers to frequently asked questions. Read More
Major incidents across UK puts strain on fire services – “Scale of these fires is set to continue”
July 22, 2022
The capital was one of 15 areas in the UK to declare a major incident with fires starting on a day which saw a record temperature of 40.3C. Read More
Firefighters attend blaze at a high-rise block near Grenfell
June 24, 2022
The London Fire Brigade has said eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were sent to a tower block in Queensdale Crescent after a fire broke out on Tuesday morning. Read More
“Plan, what plan? I just like to see what happens…” Why a business plan can help your fire and security business grow
May 6, 2022
Why a business plan should be a fundamental aspect of all fire & security businesses, outlining seven key aspects to focus on. Read More
Major fire at block of flats and offices in Whitechapel
March 8, 2022
A major fire has broken out on the 17th floor of a block of flats in the Whitechapel/Aldgate area of London. Read More
Fire in New York apartments leaves 17 dead
January 9, 2022
At 11AM on 9th January, a fire took hold in a New York apartment building, leaving 19 people dead and over 30 being sent to hospital. Read More
