Growing fire safety organisation Fire Aware is highlighting the need for further training and education across the industry at all levels to help improve prevention and improve fire safety across the built environment. The fire safety sector is currently facing…
South Wales Fire and Siderise lead the way in collaborative training for safer buildings
Fire safety in buildings relies on close collaboration and knowledge sharing across the fire sector— from the people who create the buildings to first responders. This principle was brought to life through a recent training programme delivered by passive fire…
BRE establishes industry network to make solar PV systems safer
The Building Research Establishment(BRE) – the leading building science centre – has today announced the creation of the PV Fire Intelligence Network (PV-FIN) – a steering group of leading organisations to analyse the fire safety of solar PV (photovoltaic) systems.…
FOGTEC awards Ernst Achilles Prize, once again recognising outstanding young researchers in the field of fire protection
Cologne. The Ernst Achilles Prize for excellent international young research in the field of fire protection was awarded for the third time. The award ceremony took place on 5 December 2025 at the host, sponsor and organiser FOGTEC in Cologne.…
25th International Water Mist Conference – Call for Papers published
Hamburg, 15th December 2025. The 25th International Water Mist Conference (#IWMC2026) will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, on 7th and 8th October 2026. The event is – as always – organised by IWMA (International Water Mist Association). The call…
When a Fire Breaks Out, Who Really Knows The System?
The story that caught my attention recently wasn’t about fire growth or building loss; it was about confusion. Specifically, the confusion faced by the fire service when arriving at buildings equipped with a range of fire protection systems. In more…
ASFP celebrates 2025 Passive Fire Protection Award winners
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) proudly celebrated the very best in passive fire protection at the ASFP Awards 2025, recognising the exceptional individuals, organisations, and innovations driving safety and professionalism across the built environment. This year’s ceremony, held in…
Ready for the methanol revolution in shipping. Minimax Minifog marine XP extinguishing system complies with IMO 1165 guidelines.
Bad Oldesloe, December 2, 2025 – Minimax has further developed its high-pressure water mist extinguishing system specifically for use with methanol fires. The company now offers a fire protection system for the marine fuel of the future. Minimax is ready…
Change in the IWMA Board of Directors: Kristian Hox replaces Robert Mostad
Hamburg, 1st December 2025. The IWMA (International Water Mist Association) articles say that member companies and institutions that allocate a member of the board may appoint an interim member of the board if their employee leaves the company or institution. …
Advanced’s Fire Protection Installed in Canterbury Student Village
Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has supplied intelligent fire panels to student accommodation in Kent to replace existing panels, as part of a £3.5m project to improve fire safety at Cloud Student Homes’ Canterbury Student Village sites. Cloud Student Homes…