Entries by Elissa Shaw

Battle of the Flames: Passive VS. Active Fire Protection

Passive Fire Protection and Active Fire Protection? Don’t you just choose one or the other? There’s still confusion over the distinction between them both. ‘Passive’ and ‘Active’ are not measured on quality or effectiveness, you should not choose between them; you would choose the right combination of both. Fire safety legislation identifies that you have […]

DEF-UK attend the Fire Industry Association Annual AGM Lunch Event!

Some of the team had the pleasure of attending the Fire Industry Association Annual AGM Lunch event hosted in London on Thursday 9th November 2023. We had a fantastic day full of networking with new and old faces within the industry, a delicious three-course meal followed by a hilarious comedian for entertainment. The good old […]

Getting to know… Ruth Martin

An insight into why Ruth enjoys working for DEF-UK Q: Tell us what your role is here at DEF, and briefly explain what it is you do day-to-day? A: I am a Quality and Compliance Officer. I review and update quality documentation. Q: What inspired you to pursue the career you have today? A: I […]

Getting to know… Ian Wilson

An insight into why Ian enjoys working for DEF-UK Q: Tell us what your role is here at DEF, and briefly explain what it is you do day-to-day? A: “Senior Design Engineer, undertaking and overseeing/advising others undertaking the designs for Fire Detection & Alarm Systems.“ Q: What inspired you to pursue the career you have […]

DEF-UK’s Virtual Trek: Walking Together to Prevent Suicide

In a world where partnerships between corporations and charitable organizations hold immense potential, DEF-UK has taken a bold step towards fostering positive change. As our chosen charity of the year, DEF-UK is supporting Suicide Prevention UK in an extraordinary way. Stepping Up for a Cause Suicide Prevention UK is a cause that resonates deeply with […]