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New measures begun following Lakanal House Inquest

The Fire Sector Federation has outlined where work has already begun on a series of measures to ensure that the findings from the Lakanal House inquest are recognised and absorbed by those ... Read more »

How do I install a fire door?

The BWF-CERTIFIRE Fire Door and Doorset Scheme has released a new video to help installers understand the crucial elements when fitting a fire door assembly. In particular, the film stresses the ... Read more »

Lakanal House – A tragedy waiting to happen?

A lack of fire resistance around the doors meant the fire could not be contained for long enough

Fire kills – Close that door at night

In support of the 'Fire Kills' campaign, we encourage you to share this video message with your friends and families. Please make sure you close all inside doors at night.

Growing demand for qualified fire door inspections from the health sector

There is a growing demand for qualified fire door inspections, particularly from the health sector. The news comes along with the announcement of the UK's first Certificated Inspector, Mr. ... Read more »

Passive Fire Protection Seminar

Everything you need to know about Passive Fire Protection - (In Partnership with The Association of Specialist Fire Protection) Glasgow : 21st March 2013

Loophole that let fire deaths go unpunished is closed

A BILL, aimed at closing a legal loophole that prevented the prosecution of the owners of a care home where 14 residents died in a fire* in 2004, passed a major hurdle yesterday after approval by ... Read more »

Europe’s first fire door inspection scheme is launched

A groundbreaking improvement to the way in which professionals in the UK support property owners and other responsible people under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRO) and ... Read more »

Fire sweeps through family-run hotel in Blackpool

A serious fire has destroyed a family-run hotel in the centre of Blackpool. The fire was believed to have started in the laundry room at the Astoria Hotel on Albert Road, at about 18:15 GMT on ... Read more »

Coming soon: Theodore Firedoor fronts major new FDIS campaign

A major new fire door safety awareness campaign is launching next month to encourage people to share their evidence of dodgy fire doors wherever they see them. Theodore Firedoor is a fire door ... Read more »