One of the roles of a UK exporter is, at its essence, to help other UK companies to export more, to encourage and assist non-exporters to export, and to aid government as its most trusted source of exporting advice, so…
Navigating the e-mobility revolution safely
In cities around the world, e-bikes and e-scooters whiz by in increasing numbers, a testament to our desire for clean, efficient and accessible transportation. Yet, as we embrace this shift, powered by the remarkable capabilities of lithium-ion batteries, we face…
Enhancing safety in hazardous environments with Hochiki Europe’s SIL-capable fire detection range
For building owners, facilities managers, health and safety managers and responsible persons, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of individuals and assets within a business is paramount. Advancements are continually being made in fire-detection technology for hazardous environments and Hochiki Europe,…
Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2024
ENTER for FREEWe have some old favourites and some brand-new categories for you to enter this year. Please check out the full list of categories and entry criteria NOW at www.securityandfireawards.com/enter/categories. Now is the perfect time to make your category…
IFE welcomes Dr Paul Stollard as new Chair and Trustee Director
Global professional body, the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), has announced the appointment of their new Chair and Trustee Director, Dr. Paul Stollard CEng, MIFireE, RegArch, PhD, BArch, BA, who has led and gained extensive experience over the course of…
New guidance on fire risk appraisals of external walls is now available
The joint Fire Industry Association, IFE Façade Special Interest Group (SIG), has released new guidance on fire risk appraisals of external walls. The ‘proportionality and risk when carrying out FRAEWs to PAS 9980’ guide is now available for members to view on MyIFE…
Fire Australia is back in 2024! And this year we’re heading to Queensland
Following last year’s great success, from 7-9 May 2024, we’ll be taking up its position at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, one of Australia’s leading conference spaces. An inspiring program on-site and offThis year we’ll be bringing leading…
MDM Publishing Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Terry Johnson, Director of Emergency Services at Jasara NEOM The Line Project, to its Editorial Advisory Board
Terry Johnson brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the board, with a background in Senior Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services. He has a strong track record in operational excellence, strategic leadership, and emergency preparedness. Terry is dedicated to…
MDM Publishing Ltd Editorial Advisory Board appoints Steve McGuirk, Executive Officer for the Fire Sector Federation
Steve McGuirk has agreed to join the Editorial Advisory Board of MDM Publishing Ltd. Steve’s impressive career in the UK Fire Service made him a perfect addition and the directors of MDM Publishing are delighted he has joined the team.…
Have your say and help shape IFE’s strategy
For over a century, the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) has played a pivotal role in enhancing global fire professionals by providing a platform to expand their knowledge, gain recognition and engage in a worldwide discourse, with the overarching goal…
Namrata Moharana, Warringtonfire AU, talks about her experience as a woman in fire, and her views on how we can attract more females into the industry
“I believe we are heading in the right direction” – Australian fire safety specialist on women in the industry Based in Perth, Western Australia, Namrata works as a fire safety engineer for Warringtonfire. Her role involves developing appropriate and cost-effective…
Rescue Specialist Ian Dunbar OBE joins the MDM Publishing Ltd Editorial Advisory Board
Ian Dunbar OBE has been appointed to the Editorial Advisory Board of MDM Publishing Ltd. He will assist the board and directors of MDM Publishing in attaining the very best editorial content across its stable of leading fire industry journals.…
New categories & new opportunities
Now in their twenty fourth year, Security & Fire Excellence Awards has consistently broken new ground in highlighting the very best people, projects and processes that the security and fire sectors have to offer. For 2023, we have again reviewed…
MDM Publishing – Important Announcement
As many of you will have seen from recent news releases, we here at MDM Publishing Ltd have undertaken some wholesale changes to our editorial team and working practices. Bringing us very much closer to the cutting edge of the…
Continuous cylinder weight monitoring
Determining the amount of agent in a fire suppression system’s cylinders usually involves either weighing the cylinders, which requires disconnecting them from the system, or determining the level of the agent in the cylinders and manually calculating the weight, using…
AFAC23 is coming to Brisbane
Registrations are now open for AFAC23 powered by INTERSCHUTZ Preparations are in full swing, and Early Bird registrations are now open to AFAC23 powered by INTERSCHUTZ, taking place on 22-25 August 2023 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year the theme…
WAGNER Rail secures another major project in India
WAGNER Rail GmbH, fire protection solution provider for rail vehicles and subsidiary of WAGNER Group GmbH, received another major order from Indian Railways at the end of 2022 to equip 1,100 rail vehicles with the TITANUS PRO∙SENS® fire detection system.…
Hyfire and Absolute Security protect HMS Victory with cutting edge wireless fire detection
As part of £35 million project to conserve HMS Victory, Nelson’s flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar, a complex fire system designed around Hyfire’s wireless Taurus range has been installed to provide protection during works on the world’s oldest commissioned…
Federation publishes benchmark standard for Fire Risk Assessors
The Fire Sector Federation has published a new Industry Benchmark Standard for Fire Risk Assessors to provide practical guidance for assessors who want to understand the application of fire risk assessment across a range of buildings. The aim is to support the…
Jonathan O’Neill OBE 1963-2023 – An appreciation
Jonathan came to work for the FPA in 1992 as Marketing Manager. He had a background in bloodstock insurance and was one of the few people on the FPA staff to have worked for an insurer. He was highly effective…