WOBO thanks FSM for a mixture of articles reflecting activity within the Fire Sector.

Zzeus Training launches Level 3 qualification in emergency lighting

ZZEUS TRAINING has announced the launch of a new one-day Level 3 qualification that’s concentrated on the Design, Installation and Maintenance of Emergency Lighting Systems. The qualification has been developed in close collaboration with recognised awarding organisation EAL.

Comprehensive report validates early fire detection for solar PV arrays

WORKING IN partnership with the Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute (ZAG FRISSBE), Thermocable has announced the release of a comprehensive new research report that sets a benchmark for fire safety in photovoltaic (PV) installations.

State-of-the-art fire safety for landmark Fjarðargata project in Iceland

HOCHIKI EUROPE has partnered with VOLT EHF, a specialist in electrical and fire alarm systems, to install a comprehensive and scalable fire detection system at the Fjarðargata development in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland.

BAFSA launches sprinkler system course for owners and occupiers

THE BRITISH Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association’s (BAFSA) ongoing commitment to promote Best Practice in the fire safety domain has now resulted in a new Continuing Professional Development (CPD)-accredited online learning programme aimed at owners and occupiers of buildings where a fire sprinkler system is fitted.

Industry and Regulators Committee examines work of Building Safety Regulator

THE HOUSE of Lords’ Industry and Regulators Committee, chaired by Baroness Taylor of Bolton, convened on 9 September to hear from Philip White (chief inspector of buildings) and Chris Griffin-McTiernan (deputy director of operations) on progress at the Building Safety Regulator as part of an ongoing inquiry into the building safety regulation landscape.

Progress on guidance documents outlined by ASFP’s Technical Group 3

THE ASSOCIATION for Specialist Fire Protection’s (ASFP) Technical Group 3 – which is focused on two critical elements of passive fire protection, namely firestopping and cavity barriers – recently held a virtual meeting that brought together 25 experts from across the fire protection industry.

Protec introduces loop-powered interface for smarter fire system integration

PROTEC FIRE and Security Group, the fire detection and life safety systems manufacturer, has introduced a new product designed to streamline the integration of fire alarm systems with third party building services. The 6000/LP4IO is a compact, fully loop-powered four-way input/output interface that delivers advanced control capabilities, while reducing installation complexity, hardware footprint and commissioning time.

IFEDA promotes benefits of Association membership

THE INDEPENDENT Fire Engineering and Distributors Association (IFEDA), one of the leading Trade Associations representing businesses and professionals within the UK’s fire protection industry, is actively promoting the benefits to be realised from joining its ranks.

State of the UK Fire Safety Market Survey launched by Fire Safety Matters

FIRE SAFETY Matters is once again conducting a comprehensive State of the UK Fire Safety Market Survey, the detailed results of which will be analysed and then appear in the Fire Safety Matters Guide to the UK Fire Safety Industry 2025-2026. The latter is due to be published in late November.

HCLG Committee reiterates call for independent national oversight mechanism

FLORENCE ESHALOMI, chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee, has reiterated that Committee’s call for the Government to introduce an independent national oversight mechanism when implementing the recommendations of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

Building inspectors offered training to plug fire engineering competence gaps

COMPETENCE GAPS in fire engineering have prompted the launch of a new training course for construction industry professionals – including experienced building inspectors – and members of the Fire and Rescue Service.