Fire Industry News for October 2025

In Los Angeles, the forefront of fire safety is governed by Chief’s Regulation 4, commonly referred to as the Reg 4 Fire Safety Test. This critical test is required to be performed regularly, though the frequency varies depending on the building type and the specific fire protection systems in place. Understanding the importance of the Reg 4 test is essential for maintaining compliance and ensuring the safety of occupants and property. Understanding the Reg 4 Fire Safety Test The R...

Pioneering provider of testing, inspection and certification services, SOCOTEC UK and Ireland has announced the acquisition of Lloyds Datum Group (LDG), experts in foundation testing, structural monitoring, geotechnical and environmental systems, headquartered in Belfast. acquisition in the infrastructure field The strategic acquisition enhances SOCOTEC’s capabilities in the infrastructure field, with LDG’s expertise expanding SOCOTEC’s overall offering, as wel...

With the UK government planning to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming the go-to for drivers across the country. That means charging infrastructure is no longer just a nice-to-have. For many businesses, it’s fast becoming an essential. So what exactly is EV charging, and does a business need it? Let’s break it down. EV Charging EV charging is the process of powering up an electric vehicle by plugging it into a charging stat...

Rosario Sicari, Risk Analyst in TECSA, completed the PECB ISO 31000 Risk Manager course organized by PECB in collaboration with Chaos Consulting last November, 27th. The course, lasting 3 days, allows students to acquire a complete knowledge of the fundamental principles, structure, and process of risk management based on ISO 31000, also providing an in-depth knowledge of best risk management practices.  It is preparatory to the certification exam aimed at applying for the title of &ldquo...

Fire safety should be a top priority all year round for commercial business owners, but as they head into winter, it’s important to keep in mind fire safety and the unique challenges businesses can face during this period. The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) estimates that 60% of privately owned businesses never recover from fire and its knock-on effects. With that in mind, Total Fire Group is going to share some fire safety tips for winter that people and their businesses should...

Fire risk management software can revolutionize how users complete fire risk assessments, allocate jobs, priorities, and complete actions. Here are some reasons why fire safety software may well be the best gift people could buy for their business this Christmas. Fire risk management software is a surefire way to streamline communications between users, their assessors, and their clients. Any business owner knows that managing employees in the field can be difficult, but field service software...

Care home fire safety is vital all year round, but winter brings about some specific fire safety concerns that should be addressed. Here are some of the care home fire safety tips for winter. Evacuation plans and routes are an essential part of care home fire prevention, but extra considerations need to be thought about when winter arrives. For example, is snow build-up likely to be a problem for wheelchair users or those using mobility scooters? Are escape routes adequately gritted to preven...

Schools can be unpredictable. With hundreds of people running around the school, it’s impossible to keep on top of what everyone is doing. Consequently, every year, approximately 90,000 pupils in the UK find their education disrupted because of a fire. In comparison to other types of commercial buildings, schools are nearly twice as likely to have a fire. It’s a huge point of concern, and while schools cannot control everything, they can massively decrease the risk of a fire and be...

There are 5 main steps to carrying out a fire risk assessment. First, users need to identify any fire hazards in the workplace. This could include things like electrical sockets, equipment used for cooking or heating, and any combustible materials stored on site. The first step is being aware of them and how they might have the potential to cause a fire. Next, users need to identify if there are people specifically at risk. For example, do users employ any vulnerable or elderly people or thos...

Warehouses across the UK are set to be busier than ever this Christmas. With the huge rise in online shopping, warehouses are busy places to be at any time of year, but never more so than during the run up to Christmas. With this in mind, it’s more important than ever to take steps to keep the staff safe this Christmas, and the best place to start is by conducting a fire risk assessment of the warehouse. Here, the article will go through the process of a warehouse fire risk assessment....

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) canine unit is at the scene of a fatal house fire at Johns River, on the state's mid-coast. A man, aged in his 70s, was killed in the blaze which engulfed the property on Riddles Brush Road just after 10:30 pm last night. Eight FRNSW firefighters assisted four NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) crews in the almost five-hour-long battle to contain and extinguish the flames. Residential fire The fire was so intense that the entire roof collapsed, limiting firefighte...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, in partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), is proud to announce the 2025 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year honorees. Volunteer Fire Chief Daniel Krushinski of the East Franklin Fire Department in Somerset, New Jersey, and Career Fire Chief Jeremy Craft of the Lehi Fire Department in Lehi, Utah, have been named this year’s recipients. Since 1996, the IAFC has annually recognized one volunteer and one car...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) veteran Inspector Craig Davies today has handed over his firefighting duties to son James, calling time on his 40-year career of protecting and educating communities against emergencies. Despite completing an apprenticeship as a fitter and turner in his younger years, Inspector Davies knew all along he was destined to become a firefighter. After all, his father, two uncles, and a cousin had all worked as firemen, giving him an early taste of what brigade life was li...

Luca Fiorentini, Director of TECSA S.r.l., publishes with the prestigious publishing house John Wiley and Sons, the first international book dedicated exclusively to risk management with barrier-based methodologies, including Bow-Tie and Barrier Failure Analysis, explained with references to theory and exemplified through a series of case studies from different sectors. The book stems from the author’s internationally recognized experience in the application of qualitative and quantitativ...

Due to continued growth, Midland Fire is looking for several skilled and ambitious electricians to join their friendly, family-run business. They offer a long-term career path with real opportunities for progression in a company that values its team and takes pride in its work. Midland Fire is a specialist electrical contractor. They operate across a diverse range of sectors, including education, commercial, industrial, and public sector projects. Their team is solution-focused, with a positive...

Most police forces effectively identify patterns and causes of homicide, and allocate the right resources to prevent it, but there is still too much inconsistency in how policing tackles homicide prevention, a new report has found. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) carried out an inspection of homicide prevention, jointly supported by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), the College of Policing, and the Independent Office for...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is reminding the public to remain safe from residential fires this summer by safeguarding their homes and properties. Now is the time when households are putting up Christmas trees, firing up barbecues, and planning summer holidays. FRNSW has released a series of checklists for the public to keep in mind as the festive season gets closer.   FRNSW recommendations FRNSW recommends the following:  CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS When setting up fairy lights...

Globally renowned provider of testing, inspection, and certification services, SOCOTEC UK and Ireland has announced the acquisition of United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC), a renowned independent fire testing laboratory based in East Kilbride. A strategic acquisition The strategic acquisition significantly expands SOCOTEC’s capabilities in the critical field of fire safety and compliance, while reinforcing the company’s growing presence in Scotland, with its se...

SOCOTEC Netherlands provides technical advisory, testing, and inspection services, and risk analysis to the Building and Infrastructure sectors. With more than 400 experts and engineers, the company covers the whole country, operating in all regions. As of July 1, 2025, the activities of Bureau voor Bouwpathologie have become part of SOCOTEC Risk Management & Claims, formerly Hanselman Group B.V. Resolutions and advisory services The company has nine employees, an annual turnover of mor...

In-house training for fire door installation isn’t just a “nice to have” — it’s a game-changer, especially in a high-stakes industry like fire safety where the difference between compliant and careless could quite literally be life or death. Firerite believes that these are the key benefits of delivering in-house training for fire door installation: Consistent Standards Across the Board Ensures everyone is trained to the same high standard, aligned with both cu...

SOCOTEC Group, a pioneer in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) for the building and infrastructure sectors, strengthens its position in Spain with the acquisition of Intercontrol Levante. This acquisition reinforces SOCOTEC Spain's position in the Spanish market by adding a strong and recognized presence in the Valencia region and 140 experts in quality control, geotechnics, construction materials testing, civil engineering consulting and environment...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced its first acquisition of 2025, with McGoff & Vickers Fire & Security Systems (MGV) becoming the latest business to join the rapidly growing Ranger Group. Run by industry specialists and service business experts, Ranger brings together high-quality fire and security (F&S) businesses in partnership to share industry expertise, resources and boost cross-selling opportunities. High-quality fire protection services Founded in 1925, North...

SOCOTEC, a pioneer in risk management and technical consultancy in construction, real estate and infrastructure, is committed to working alongside companies to support their projects throughout the life cycle of their built assets. By announcing the acquisition of Ninyo & Moore, a testing and inspection firm established in San Diego in 1986, SOCOTEC significantly expands its footprint in the USA, doubling its size in the country and reaching a total workforce of 1300 professionals. Ge...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of Motherwell and Newcastle-based fire, security, and critical services company, Secureshield. The acquisition marks another milestone in Ranger’s continued growth and expansion, with Secureshield building out the Group’s footprint in Scotland and North-Eastern England. With plans for further imminent regional acquisitions in the pipeline, this announcement reiterates Ranger’s mission to become the one-stop solution...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of Dublin-based kitchen and gas fire suppression company, KSS Fire Suppression (“KSS”). The acquisition marks Ranger’s first expansion beyond the UK and into Europe, whilst simultaneously broadening out the Group’s offering. Ranger has strong ambitions to grow out its offering through Ireland, drawing on CEO Mark Bridges’ experience and background in scaling European businesses. Ranger’s...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of fire door business, Fire Door Specialists Ltd (“FDS”). This is Ranger’s first acquisition in the passive fire safety space, broadening out the Group’s offering beyond active fire safety. Fire door compliance Based in Nottinghamshire, but offering national coverage, FDS provides comprehensive fire door compliance, including building inspections, fire door maintenance and installation. FDS boasts...

 Ranger Fire and Security has announced a new, innovative partnership with Simpro, the pioneering field service management software for trade and field services businesses. Simpro’s platform enables individual businesses operating in the Ranger Group to schedule and better manage projects at scale. It also uniquely and seamlessly notifies and passes specialist jobs to other businesses in the Group with relevant expertise or geography, facilitating and driving greater cross-...

Motorists are being urged to avoid Lane Cove Tunnel following a truck fire earlier this morning. Five Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews were called to the scene around 6.30 am, after reports a mobile crane truck was well alight. The sprinkler system controlled the blaze, while firefighters extinguished the fire completely. Heavy tow truck required There were no reported injuries; however, a number of people evacuated their vehicles as a safety precaution. All east-bound lanes are closed...

SOCOTEC, a pioneering provider of TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification), consulting, and advisory services with a strategic focus on building construction and infrastructure, announced the completion of four strategic acquisitions: Future Tech Consultants of New York, (FTC) and DnA Controlled Inspection, two NY-based Special Inspection and testing firms; Gorman Jr. Fire Alarm Consulting Services, a New York City-based consulting firm that deals primarily with fire alarm, sprinkler and oth...

SOCOTEC UK is taking the necessary steps to ensure its building inspectors are registered with the BSR by 6th April 2024. SOCOTEC UK is a major platform of the SOCOTEC Group – the €1.2bn global group providing management risk services and technical advice for the Building and Infrastructure sectors. implementing the Building Safety Act 2022 SOCOTEC UK stands as an unrivaled provider of comprehensive services in the built environment In an ever-changing landscape, SOCOTEC UK stands...