The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is extremely proud and excited to announce that, after a year of consultation, the parties of Paul Ryan and the ASFP have reached an agreement which gives Paul the rights to operate fully…
ASFP statement in response to the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry Final Report
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) conveys its sincere condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the Grenfell Tower fire and to all those who were affected by this wholly avoidable tragedy. We welcome the…
ASFP launches Training Recognition Service
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched a new training recognition service to offer an independent third-party evaluation of training courses specific to passive fire protection (PFP). ASFP Recognition ensures that all recognised providers work to the highest…
ASFP launches its Competence Framework
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched its Competence Framework, a free library of information, which defines activities specific to passive fire protection (PFP) across the building lifecycle, providing a benchmark for competence for all PFP activities. The…
ASFP shortlisted for three Association awards
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is delighted to have been shortlisted for three awards in the Trade Association Forum’s (TAF’s) Awards. The Awards recognise, reward and promote best practice among trade associations in the UK. The Association’s magazine,…
ASFP launches new firestopping training for installers
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched a new e-learning course aimed at passive fire protection installers. The ASFP Firestopping for Installers course equips learners with the essential knowledge and skills to install different types of firestopping products. …
ASFP boosts its team with two new appointments
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has once again expanded its team to enhance and further develop its technical and member services. The ASFP’s Technical & Regulatory Affairs team has been enlarged with the promotion of Dr Andrew Taylor…
ASFP to host fire safety seminar in London
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is hosting a CPD seminar at the Aviva Building in London on Wednesday 13th September 2023. The event brings together a range of expert ASFP and guest speakers to provide An Update of…
ASFP appoints a new Chair and Vice Chair at AGM
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) appointed a new Chair and Vice Chair at its 2023 Annual General Meeting at Hatfield House, Hertfordshire on the 7 June. Clive Miles of CLM Fireproofing became the Chair, taking over from Chris…
ASFP launches new websites to improve global access to PFP support
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched several new websites to reach out to fire-safety professionals across the world. The new websites welcome visitors in their own language, signposting them to ASFP resources and information, including membership, training…
NBS and ASFP announce safety-based collaboration
NBS, a leading specification and product information platform for the construction industry, has entered into a new partnership agreement with the ASFP (Association for Specialist Fire Protection), the UK’s leading association for the passive fire protection sector. The partnership aims…
ASFP launches passive fire protection e-learning platform
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched an innovative new e-learning platform in support of its acclaimed Foundation in Passive Fire Protection. Featuring high-quality adaptive learning techniques, supported by ASFP technical expertise and training capability, the new platform…
Upcoming webinars from the Association of Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP)
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has announced a programme of free passive fire protection (PFP) webinars. Some events are open to all and others to members only. Just click on the links below for further details and to…
ASFP appoints new CEO
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is delighted to announce the appointment of Steve Davies as its new Chief Executive Officer. Having joined the Association on 1 March, Steve will officially take the reins at the ASFP’s AGM on…
Fire-safety focus ‘must go further than cladding,’ says Wrexham Mineral Cables
A leading UK manufacturer of fire-resistant mineral insulated cables has called for unidentified fire-safety hazards to be put under the spotlight, or else, it says, more lives could be put at risk. Last month, the UK government set out a…
ASFP supports calls for funding to address tall-building fire-safety failings
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP), the UK’s leading association for the passive fire-protection sector, is supporting calls for greater funding to address identified fire-safety failings in tall buildings. The move comes following the government’s announcement of its five-point…
Firestopping Best Practice Guide receives RIBA approval
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has approved the recently launched Firestopping of Service Penetrations, Best Practice in Design and Installation Guide as assessed Continual Professional Development (CPD) material. This enables architects to download and read the guide and…