British Fire Consortium

The British Fire Consortium (BFC) is a trade association representing a national network of fire safety equipment and service companies with over 200 members across the country.

The Consortium has been established for 20 years and is one of the largest groups of independent fire equipment maintenance companies, fire consultants and manufacturers in the UK with unrivalled expertise in fire safety.

Members are individually assessed and certified to stringent quality and performance standards by a specialist team within the Consortium. They provide independent service and advice in every field of fire safety equipment and protection for the benefit of end-user organisations and companies in both the public and private sector as well as the fire industry.

Member services include:

• Comprehensive Fire Surveys to establish needs including Fire Risk Assessments
• Independent advice regarding the selection and positioning of Safety Signage, Portable Fire Extinguishers, Hose Reels, Automatic Fire Alarms and Escape Lighting to the relevant British Standards and best practice guides
• Supply, Installation and Service of Safety Signage, Portable Fire Extinguishers, Hose Reels, Automatic Fire Alarms and Escape Lighting by BFC Certified Technicians
• Special training schemes for Portable Fire Extinguisher selection, installation and service (BSI accredited and BAFE recognised examination to QSP94001)
• Fire Warden Training and advice on Fire Alarm Tests and Emergency evacuation exercises
• A “Competent Person” in Fire Safety terms to support your in-house fire safety staff