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In August 2025, the British Standards Institution released BS 8674:2025, a landmark standard designed to help fire risk assessors demonstrate competency across different building types. One of its central features is the introduction of clear fire risk profiles, which classify premises as low, moderate, or high fire risk.

The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 (FSER 2022) came into force in January 2023, and with them came a wave of confusion. Were all flat entrance doors suddenly non-compliant? Did every housing block now need brand-new, certified fire doors? New government guidance on fire door inspections clears it up.

Discover what the new BS 8674 standard means for fire risk assessors in the UK. Learn how it defines competence levels, supports safer assessments, and impacts dutyholders, assessors, and building managers.

There’s a big change coming that all fire safety professionals need to be ready for. From 4 July 2025, the Environment Agency is introducing a ban on AFFF fire extinguishers that contain Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), along with its salts and related compounds. If you're working with foam extinguishers, this is something you can’t afford to…

We’ve broken down the key types of recognition in the industry - membership bodies, third-party certification, and competency registers - so you can make informed decisions about your professional development, and understand how best to demonstrate your competence to potential clients and enforcing authorities.

When it comes to fire safety, having the right qualifications is essential - whether you're a facilities manager, fire risk assessor, or health and safety professional. With different awarding bodies, levels, and learning methods available, choosing the course most suited to you can be overwhelming. Let’s compare the most popular fire safety qualifications to help…