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FireQual signals expansion for regulated fire safety qualifications
FOLLOWING THE recent success of its competency-based qualifications – ie the FireQual Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment (Foundation), the FireQual Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment (Intermediate) and the FireQual Level 5 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment (Advanced) – FireQual (the specialist Awarding Organisation for the fire sector) is now moving forward with the next phase of regulated qualifications development.
London faces record number of e-bike fires in 2025
THE NUMBER of e-bike and e-scooter fires in a single year in London could be the highest yet. According to the latest statistics from the London Fire Brigade, as of 28 September, 165 e-bike and e-scooter fires had been recorded in the capital in 2025 (including 134 e-bike fires). This is an average of around 18 e-bike or e-scooter fires per month. If this trend continues for the rest of the year, London will surpass 200 incidents in a single 12-month period for the first time.
24th IWMA Conference reflects growing interest in water mist
THE INTERNATIONAL Water Mist Association (IWMA) Conference 2025 in Manchester broke all previous records, underlining the growing global interest in water mist technology.
Building remediation hindered by “deep-rooted flaws” warns NFCC
FIRE CHIEFS have warned that the remediation of buildings is being hindered by “deep-rooted flaws” in the building safety system. Ahead of the anticipated Remediation Bill, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has observed that relying on Fire and Rescue Services to enforce a broken regime isn’t sustainable.
Global HSE Group secures UKCA marking for FD30s fire door range
GLOBAL HSE Group has successfully achieved UKCA certification for its FD30s range of PAS 24 composite fire doors, which is manufactured to the highest fire safety standards at its Nottingham headquarters. The company has confirmed full compliance with UK legislation and performance standards.
Building Safety Regulator accelerates Gateway 2 sign-offs
THE BUILDING Safety Regulator has released a Building Control Gateway 2 update to 1 October, duly demonstrating “initial positive impacts” on application processes for new high-rise residential buildings. The Building Safety Regulator is currently progressing 152 live new build applications, representing 33,670 housing units across England.
Nineteen Group launches landmark Australia event series
NINETEEN GROUP, organiser of the highly successful Safety and Security Event Series in the UK, has announced the launch of The Security Event Australia (TSEAU), The Fire Safety Event Australia (FSEAU) and Pro Integration Future Australia (PIFAU), a brand new event series debuting in Melbourne in November 2026 alongside Melbourne Build and Installer Melbourne.
International Water Mist Conference 2026 set for Prague
MAX LAKKONEN, president of the International Water Mist Association, has announced that the 25th International Water Mist Conference will take place in Prague in the Czech Republic on 7-8 October 2026. The conference will be held at The Grand Hotel International.