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 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…
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…
ASFP CEO announces plan to step down
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer following an announcement by the current CEO Niall Rowan of his intention to step down after the Association’s Annual General Meeting in 2021. Niall took on…
ASFP releases new advice on compatibility between pipes and acoustic or firestopping seals
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has produced a new Advisory Note on the Compatibility between Pipes and Acoustic or Firestopping Seals which provides recommendations to ensure that all components perform as required. The new advice highlights two significant compatibility…
Tribute to David Sugden
It is with great sadness that the ASFP announces that passive fire protection industry stalwart David Sugden passed away on 27 July, following a short battle with pancreatic cancer. David served the industry for more than 50 years, providing forthright…
ASFP offers free access to key fire safety guidance documents
To support the construction and fire sector during the Coronavirus pandemic, the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has removed all charges for pdf downloads of its key guidance documents from 1 June, offering free access for all to these essential educational…
ASFP launches Professional Indemnity Insurance Cover Scheme
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has partnered with an insurance broker to offer a new Professional Indemnity Insurance Cover Scheme for existing and prospective ASFP members. The move is in response to reports from specialist fire protection sub-contractors…
ASFP appoints Business Manager
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has appointed Mike Ward as its new Business Manager. The new role has been created to ensure the Association can further develop, building on recent successes including rising interest in membership and in…
ASFP announces October seminar in London
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has now released the full programme for its CPD seminar in central London on 23 October 2019. The seminar, at the Aviva Building, 1 Undershaft, London EC3P 3DQ, aims to improve awareness of…
ASFP Workshop provides key passive fire protection recommendations
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) held a Passive Fire Protection Workshop at the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) AGM and Conference in Brighton on 17 July. The session examined how passive fire protection is currently delivered and aimed…
Grenfell Tower: ASFP statement
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) wishes to convey its sincere condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the Grenfell Tower tragedy and to pay tribute to the bravery and professionalism of the fire service.…
ASFP seeks Technical Officer
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection, the leading trade association representing the passive fire protection sector in the UK and Ireland, is seeking a part-time Technical Officer. The Technical Officer is responsible for the drafting, upkeep and revision of all…
‘Whodunnit?’ at the launch of the ASFP/FIS Fire Performance Labelling Scheme
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) and FIS, which represents the Finishes and Interior Sector, are launching a new Fire Performance Partition Labelling Scheme at Firex International 2016. The labelling initiative aims to identify fire performance partitions to installers,…
Testing times for tall buildings?
In the wake of The Address Downtown Dubai hotel fire and other high profile fires in tall buildings, Niall Rowan outlines the Association for Specialist Fire Protection’s initiatives to provide an affordable fire test for manufacturers of cavity barriers used…