Britannia Fire’s innovative P50 fire extinguishers have been officially certified for use by major government entities in the Emirate of Dubai including Dubai Civil Defence, Dubai Airport and the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). The Certificate of Conformity (COC)…
Leeds textile mill revolutionises PPE for Australian firefighters
AW Hainsworth wins Kings Award for Enterprise for innovative ECO-DRY fabric Leeds-based textile mill, AW Hainsworth, has today (6th May) been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category. The business has been recognised for its development…
Expert Composites Manufacturer Develops Fire-Rated Material Compliant With European Building Standards
Advanced composites manufacturer & pultrusion leader Exel Composites has developed a new non‑halogenated fire-rated composite material that meets key European building standards and has been validated through independent third-party testing in France and the UK. The new material responds to…
Notts Firefighter Conquers Snowdon in Record-Breaking Fire Walk 2026 Challenge
Firefighter, Lou Needham, a Crew Manager with Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, has successfully completed the Fire Walk 2026 challenge, scaling Mount Snowdon in Wales on Saturday 11 April in a remarkable time that not only met expectations but surpassed…
London Fire Brigade selects LearnPro Group’s Prevent + Protect platform to modernise and integrate building-related fire risk information as part of its ‘OneRisk’ project
LearnPro Group, a global leader in public safety and emergency service technologies, in partnership with Softcat plc, has been selected through the competitive London Fire Brigade (LFB) One Risk procurement process to deliver its Prevent + Protect platform. LFB has selected Prevent…
Successful Grand Opening Day at Elevation TrainingAcademy Morley, Leeds.
Elevation Training Academy Leeds is celebrating the success of its recent Open Day, which brought together all areas of the fire & security sector, from installers, to manufacturers, learners, employers, and members of the local community for a day of…
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service partners with iTrackPPE to transform PPE safety, contamination control and operational asset management
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (SYFRS) has awarded iTrackPPE a three-year contract to modernise the management of firefighter Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Breathing Apparatus, and wider operational assets. The partnership introduces advanced Zebra RFID and QR technology, enabling the…
Analysis Reveals State Of England’s Fire Safety Measures
Stringent checks, trained staff, and well-maintained premises can not only save lives, but are also required by fire safety law. With this in mind, how well are the UK’s regions in putting fire safety regulations into practice? New research from…
Introducing the D‑TEC Reach AC Voltage Detector — Safety Within Reach
The Will‑Burt Company proudly introduces the new D‑TEC Reach AC Voltage Detector, a compact, lightweight handheld safety tool engineered to help professionals detect energized AC lines from a safe distance. Designed with user safety as the top priority, the D‑TEC…
Balmoral Tanks appoints manufacturing leader Paul Edwards as Managing Director as Allan Joyce retires after 31 years’ service
Balmoral Tanks, a Balmoral Group company and a leading provider of innovative and reliable bulk liquid storage solutions, has announced the appointment of Paul Edwards as Managing Director, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the business as longstanding…