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10 Dec 2024

European Commission validates final report on fire performance testing methodology for façades

With the European Commission's approval of the final report, harmonized testing and classification standards for façade fire safety are on the horizon.

European Commission validates final report on fire performance testing methodology for façades

5 Dec 2024

✨ A historic moment: Notre-Dame de Paris reopens!

Notre-Dame’s reopening celebrates restoration efforts and emphasizes the critical role of fire safety in protecting EU cultural heritage

✨ A historic moment: Notre-Dame de Paris reopens!

29 Nov 2024

REPLAY AVAILABLE: Webinar on fire safety of EU cultural heritage

Missed the webinar during European Fire Safety Week 2024? Watch the replay to explore expert insights on protecting Europe’s cultural heritage

REPLAY AVAILABLE: Webinar on fire safety of EU cultural heritage

21 Nov 2024

🔥 Fire Safety Priorities for 2024-2029: A High-Level Discussion at the European Parliament

Policymakers and stakeholders discussed the need for EU-level coordination on fire safety during the European Fire Safety Week 2024

🔥 Fire Safety Priorities for 2024-2029:  A High-Level Discussion at the European Parliament

30 Oct 2024

Webinar: Overcoming the challenges with the fire safety of BEVs in Covered Car Parks - Guidelines and Best Practices

Discover the latest EU strategies and practical solutions for ensuring fire safety in EV parking spaces during this insightful webinar

Webinar: Overcoming the challenges with the fire safety of BEVs in Covered Car Parks - Guidelines and Best Practices

11 Oct 2024

📢 Webinar on Fire Safety of Cultural Heritage

Learn how the EU can tackle fire risks to cultural heritage

📢 Webinar on Fire Safety of Cultural Heritage

1 Oct 2024

Letter to to Commissioner-designate Dan Jørgensen on fire safety

Integrating Fire Safety into the EU’s Energy and Housing Policies: A Call to Action

Letter to to Commissioner-designate Dan Jørgensen on fire safety

23 Sept 2024

📢 Survey on Fire Risk Inspections across the EU! 🔥

Efectis and RISE are currently collaborating with Fire Safe Europe (FSEU) on an important project to develop European guidelines for conducting fire risk inspections in both public and residential buildings.

📢 Survey on Fire Risk Inspections across the EU! 🔥

10 Sept 2024

Final Grenfell Tower Inquiry Report published

Fire Safe Europe acknowledges the final Grenfell Tower Inquiry report and pledges to advocate for stronger fire safety regulations across Europe

Final Grenfell Tower Inquiry Report published

15 Jan 2024

Advancing Fire Safety in the EU: Fire Safe Europe's Charter of Principles in Action

Cooperation has been our key principle in 2023 and it will grow stronger in 2024!

Advancing Fire Safety in the EU: Fire Safe Europe's Charter of Principles in Action

21 Dec 2023

EPBD Revision: Bridging the Gap in Fire Safety and Energy Efficiency

Read our assessment on the latest revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

EPBD Revision: Bridging the Gap in Fire Safety and Energy Efficiency

20 Dec 2023

Fire Safe Europe Announces New Presidency for 2024-2026

Fanny Guay (Paroc/Owens Corning) will be the new President of Fire Safe Europe

Fire Safe Europe Announces New Presidency for 2024-2026

11 Dec 2023

European Fire Safety Sector launches support campaign calling for a EU Fire Safety Strategy

Support the #keepEUfiresafe campaign calling the European Union to develop a fire safety strategy!

European Fire Safety Sector launches support campaign calling for a EU Fire Safety Strategy

21 Nov 2023

🔥 EU 2024-2029 Manifesto: Joint Call for a EU Fire Safety Strategy

Read the Joint call to the European institutions to prioritize fire safety in buildings!

🔥 EU 2024-2029 Manifesto: Joint Call for a EU Fire Safety Strategy

17 Nov 2023

European Fire Safety Week 2023 - High-level EP political debate

Fire Safe Europe co-organised a key event at the European Parliament during European Fire Safety Week, focusing on progress in fire safety across the EU.

European Fire Safety Week 2023 - High-level EP political debate

15 Nov 2023

REPLAY AVAILABLE: Webinar on Fire Safety and Subsidiarity

Rewatch the event held at the European Fire Safety Week 2023!

REPLAY AVAILABLE:  Webinar on Fire Safety and Subsidiarity

26 Oct 2023

Webinar - Fire safety and subsidiarity: what role for the EU?

🔥 Join us during the European Fire Safety Week 2023 for an online panel discussion on "Fire Safety and Subsidiarity: What Role for the EU?"

Webinar - Fire safety and subsidiarity: what role for the EU?

21 Sept 2023

Euronews interview on how the EU can address the fire safety of EV recharging points

Our Managing Director was interviewed by Euronews on a crucial topic: Fire Safety in the Age of Electric Vehicles🔌

Euronews interview on how the EU can address the fire safety of EV recharging points

30 Aug 2023

Joint Op-Ed on Euractiv: the need to adress fire safety in the EPBD revision

Together with our partners, we spotlight how addressing fire safety in the EPBD revision will boost the safe decarbonisation of European buildings

Joint Op-Ed on Euractiv: the need to adress fire safety in the EPBD revision

29 Jun 2023

Fire Safe Europe Quarterly Newsletter - June 2023

In June, Fire Safe Europe published the latest edition of its quarterly newsletter

Fire Safe Europe Quarterly Newsletter - June 2023

19 Jun 2023

EC Survey: Fire safety of recharging infrastructure and electric vehicles in underground/above ground covered parking areas

The survey is the first crucial step that will guide the work of the Commission’s Taskforce developing guidelines to ensure fire safety for recharging infrastructure and electric vehicles in underground and above ground covered parking areas.

EC Survey: Fire safety of recharging infrastructure and electric vehicles in underground/above ground covered parking areas

13 Jun 2023

EU Green Week 2023 Webinar: REPLAY AVAILABLE

Watch the full recording of the webinar "The Role of Electrical and Fire Safety Skills in the European Green Deal"

EU Green Week 2023 Webinar: REPLAY AVAILABLE

13 Jun 2023

Joint letter to the EC: Coordination on fire safety will help achieving the Green Deal’s objectives

Together with other 17 organisations working on improving the fire safety of European citizens, Fire Safe Europe calls on the European Commission to establish a structural coordination of all EU policy initiatives related to fire safety of European buildings.

Joint letter to the EC: Coordination on fire safety will help achieving the Green Deal’s objectives

8 May 2023

EU Green Week 2023 Webinar: The Role of Electrical and Fire Safety Skills in the European Green Deal

As official partners of the European Green Week 2023, Fire Safe Europe and the Forum for European Electrical Domestic Safety (FEEDS) will hold an event on the role of electrical and fire safety skills in the European Green Deal.

EU Green Week 2023 Webinar: The Role of Electrical and Fire Safety Skills in the European Green Deal

26 Apr 2023

Advancing Fire Safety Innovation: A Conversation with Michael Strömgren, Briab's Chief Innovation Officer

In this interview, Briab's Chief Innovation Officer discusses his work in advancing innovation, sustainability, and digitalisation in the construction industry, with a focus on fire safety engineering. Topics include the evolution of digitalisation, the role of Building Information Modelling (BIM), and the need for a paradigm shift in the industry.

Advancing Fire Safety Innovation: A Conversation with Michael Strömgren, Briab's Chief Innovation Officer

3 Apr 2023

Joint Statement on the EPBD Revision: EP Position on Buildings’ Safety Should Be Preserved

In March, Fire Safe Europe signed a joint statement with 12 organisations working on fire, electrical, gas, and carbon monoxide (CO) safety regarding the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).

Joint Statement on the EPBD Revision: EP Position on Buildings’ Safety Should Be Preserved

31 Mar 2023

Fire Safe Europe Quarterly Newsletter - March 2023

In March, Fire Safe Europe published the latest edition of its quarterly newsletter.

Fire Safe Europe Quarterly Newsletter - March 2023

15 Mar 2023

EU Unveils 'Transition Pathway' for Green and Digital Construction

On 15 March, the European Commission published the “Transition Pathway for Construction”, a vision on how to ensure a swift green and digital transition for this crucial ecosystem.

EU Unveils 'Transition Pathway' for Green and Digital Construction

28 Feb 2023

FPA’s Recommendations for Fire Safety with PV Panel Installations

To mitigate fire risks, the Fire Protection Association (FPA) has recently published the Joint Code of Practice for fire safety with photovoltaic (PV) panel installations.

FPA’s Recommendations for Fire Safety with PV Panel Installations

22 Feb 2023

Fire Safe Europe Launches its New Website!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Fire Safe Europe's new website, which we believe will offer a better user experience and a more visually appealing aesthetic.

Fire Safe Europe Launches its New Website!

16 Feb 2023

Webinar on Fire Safety When Charging Electric Vehicles

The Fire Protection Association (FPA) will hold an online webinar on fire safety when charging electric vehicles (EVs).

Webinar on Fire Safety When Charging Electric Vehicles

13 Feb 2023

The European Conference & Expo on Fire Safety Engineering

On the 29th and 30th of March 2023, the European Conference & Expo on Fire Safety Engineering will be held in Berlin.

The European Conference & Expo on Fire Safety Engineering

9 Feb 2023

EPBD Revision: EP Report will Boost Fire Safety of European Buildings

Today, the Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Committee of the European Parliament approved the report of Rapporteur MEP Ciarán Cuffe to the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).

EPBD Revision: EP Report will Boost Fire Safety of European Buildings

2 Feb 2023

European Commission Trainings on Digitalisation in Construction

As part of its project on the digitalisation of construction small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs), the European Commission is offering free online trainings until April 2023.

European Commission Trainings on Digitalisation in Construction

26 Jan 2023

JRC Technical Report on Fire Safety Engineering: Recommendations for Harmonisation in the EU

The Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission has recently published its Technical Report “The status and needs for implementation of Fire Safety Engineering approach in Europe”.

JRC Technical Report on Fire Safety Engineering: Recommendations for Harmonisation in the EU

20 Jan 2023

Steering Group meeting on the European Approach to Assess the Fire Performance of Facades

Today, Fire Safe Europe participated in the Steering Group meeting regarding the European Commission & RISE project on defining a common EU approach to assess the fire performances of facades.

Steering Group meeting on the European Approach to Assess the Fire Performance of Facades

16 Jan 2023

Environmental and Health Impacts of Fire and Fire Suppression Activities During Large-Scale Fire Eve

On the 16th of March 2023, the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) will present the findings of their research project “Environmental and Health Impacts of Fire and Fire Suppression Activities During Large-Scale Fire Events”.

Environmental and Health Impacts of Fire and Fire Suppression Activities During Large-Scale Fire Eve

12 Jan 2023

REBUILD Conference 2023 (Madrid, 28-30 March)

From the 28th to the 30th of March, REBUILD and the National Congress of Advanced Architecture and Construction 4.0 will take place at IFEMA Madrid.

REBUILD Conference 2023 (Madrid, 28-30 March)

19 Dec 2022

Fire Safe Europe Quarterly Newsletter - December 2022

We are delighted to share Fire Safe Europe Newsletter for December 2022, which contains a brief description of our latest activities.

Fire Safe Europe Quarterly Newsletter - December 2022

21 Nov 2022

EPBD Revision: Joint Statement on Fire Safety Guidelines for Car Parks

Last week, Fire Safe Europe signed a joint letter on the fire safety guidelines for car parks with 13 organisations working on fire safety and e-mobility.

EPBD Revision: Joint Statement on Fire Safety Guidelines for Car Parks

7 Nov 2022

EU FireStat Project: A Major Step Towards Harmonised EU Fire Safety Statistics

The final report of the EU FireStat project has been recently published.

EU FireStat Project: A Major Step Towards Harmonised EU Fire Safety Statistics

18 Jul 2022

CPR Revision – Boosting the Internal Market for Construction Products will Improve Fire Safety

Fire Safe Europe (FSEU) welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to improve the Construction Product Regulation (CPR) as a crucial step forward to boost the internal market for construction products and implement a regulatory framework fit to deliver on the green objectives.

CPR Revision – Boosting the Internal Market for Construction Products will Improve Fire Safety

10 May 2022

Experts Talk: How Digitalisation Impacts Fire Safety?

In May 2022, Fire Safe Europe spoke at an event on digitalisation impact on fire safety.

Experts Talk: How Digitalisation Impacts Fire Safety?

6 Apr 2022

EPBD Revision: A Crucial Opportunity for Sustainable Buildings

Fire Safe Europe (FSEU) welcomes the revision of the Energy Performance Building Directive (EPBD) proposed by the European Commission, as a steppingstone towards improved energy efficiency of European buildings.

EPBD Revision: A Crucial Opportunity for Sustainable Buildings

12 Jan 2022

Eugenio Quintieri, New Managing Director of Fire Safe Europe

Fire Safe Europe is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has appointed Eugenio Quintieri to be the new Managing Director, effective 1 January 2022. Eugenio succeeds Juliette Albiac.

Eugenio Quintieri, New Managing Director of Fire Safe Europe

9 Dec 2021

IFSS – Decade of action for Fire Safety

Reduce the Global Impact of Fire on People, Businesses, Communities, Cultural Heritage, and the Environment.

IFSS – Decade of action for Fire Safety

8 Dec 2021

Exclusive Interview with MEP Pascal Arimont (EPP)

MEP Pascal ARIMONT: “[…] the EU will need to focus more on the issue of sustainable fire safety in the coming years.”

Exclusive Interview with MEP Pascal Arimont (EPP)

2 Sept 2021

Croatia Leading the way for both Energy-Efficient and Fire-Safe Renovations

Since the 2018 Revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), the EU Member States have been requested to submit their national Long Term Renovation Strategy (LTRS) to the European Commission to improve the energy efficiency and decarbonisation of the EU building stock by 2050.

Croatia Leading the way for both Energy-Efficient and Fire-Safe Renovations

29 Jun 2021

Interview with Prof. Jochen Zefuss

Renewable Raw Materials & Fire Safety

Interview with Prof. Jochen Zefuss

29 Jun 2021

Exclusive Interview with MEP Cuffe

An energy-efficient and fire-safe Renovation Wave for a safer European community

Exclusive Interview with MEP Cuffe

27 May 2021

Exclusive FSEU Interview with MEP Christian Doleschal on the CPR

“The Construction Products Regulation must be made fit for future!”

Exclusive FSEU Interview with MEP Christian Doleschal on the CPR

29 Apr 2021

Where is Fire Safety in EU Member States Long Term Renovation Strategies?

As per the 2018 Revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), EU Member States are requested to submit to the European Commission their national Long Term Renovation Strategies (LTRS) to increase the energy efficiency and decarbonisation of their building stock by 2050.

Where is Fire Safety in EU Member States Long Term Renovation Strategies?

7 Apr 2021

European Commission Launches a New EPBD Public Consultation

The European Commission just launched a new open public consultation on revising the Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD) in the context of the European Green Deal ambition to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

European Commission Launches a New EPBD Public Consultation

24 Mar 2021

FSEU Providing Feedback on Inception Impact Assessment

Revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive Feedback on Inception Impact Assessment

FSEU Providing Feedback on Inception Impact Assessment

23 Mar 2021

MEP Kumpula-Natri Calls for Energy-Efficient and Fire-Safe Renovations

MEP Miapetra Kumpula-Natri (S&D, Finland) joined Fire Safe Europe in asking EU and national policymakers to ensure the surge of energy-efficient renovations in the EU also improves fire safety.

MEP Kumpula-Natri Calls for Energy-Efficient and Fire-Safe Renovations

24 Feb 2021

First Progress Report of the EU FireStat Project Consortium

On 22 January the Consortium of the Pilot Project Closing Data Gaps And Paving The Way For Pan-European Fire Safety Efforts (EUFireStat) presented its first progress report to a variety of stakeholders. This report focuses on the first five months of the project and on Task 0,1 and 2.

First Progress Report of the EU FireStat Project Consortium

26 Jan 2021

MEP Weiss’ Insights on Ensuring a Green and Fire-Safe European Future

A green and fire safe future through renovation, energy efficiency and research and innovation.

MEP Weiss’ Insights on Ensuring a Green and Fire-Safe European Future

20 Jan 2021

European Bauhaus Launched by the European Commission

On 18 January, the European Commission launched the New European Bauhaus (NEB) as announced by President von der Leyen in her 2020 State of the Union address.

European Bauhaus Launched by the European Commission

3 Dec 2020

The Renovation Wave: A Game-Changing Opportunity to Advance Buildings’ Fire Resilience

The rise of the EU Green Deal as a new policy framework

The Renovation Wave: A Game-Changing Opportunity to Advance Buildings’ Fire Resilience

16 Nov 2020

Why Buildings of the Future Must Marry Fire Resilience with Sustainability

This article published in the November issue of Fire and Risk Management Journal explains why Fire Safe Europe believes that it is crucial to account for fire resilience and fire safety in our approach to buildings’ sustainability.

Why Buildings of the Future Must Marry Fire Resilience with Sustainability

6 Nov 2020

A Firefighter’s Perspective on Evolving Fire Risks

Melle Keppel is a full-time logistical manager for the Dutch railroads and has been a volunteer firefighter for over 17 years. Despite a substantial experience in firefighting, he still considers himself a rookie as firefighting is an always evolving field – from its techniques to the tools used.

A Firefighter’s Perspective on Evolving Fire Risks

1 Oct 2020

MEPs Ask for Fire Resilience to be Included in the EU Green Deal

MEP Tanja Fajon (S&D, Slovenia), MEP Sirpa Pietikäinen (EPP, Finland), and Fire Safe Europe called upon EU and national policymakers to integrate fire resilience in the EU Green Deal’s initiatives on buildings.

MEPs Ask for Fire Resilience to be Included in the EU Green Deal

11 Jun 2020

Fire Resilience: An Opportunity to Minimise Building Fires’ Impacts

When it comes to fostering a sustainable future, the building sector has an important role to play and has embraced this responsibility by aiming to improve buildings’ energy-efficiency and decrease buildings’ negative consequences on the environment.

Fire Resilience: An Opportunity to Minimise Building Fires’ Impacts

8 May 2020

Improving Fire Safety by Modelling Buildings’ Fire Behaviour with SAFIR 2019 – with Dr Gernay

Dr Thomas Gernay is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at John Hopkins University. He has developed expertise on Structural Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Resilient Infrastructure and Computational Mechanics. His research aims to better the multi-hazard resilience of cities and civil engineering infrastructure. He is the co-author of SAFIR, a software, developed for modelling the behaviour of building structures in fire.

Improving Fire Safety by Modelling Buildings’ Fire Behaviour with SAFIR 2019 – with Dr Gernay

30 Apr 2020

The Right Equation to Improve Fire Safety for Commercial Buildings

Business Sprinkler Alliance’s Webinar on “Fires, Quality, Compliance and Regulations”

The Right Equation to Improve Fire Safety for Commercial Buildings

24 Feb 2020

Of the Importance of Fire Resilience for Buildings’ Sustainability

In this guest article, Fanny Guay, Chair of the Sustainable Buildings Advisory Panel, introduces the concept of “sustainable building” and stresses the dynamics between a buildings’ fire resilience and its sustainability. She also explains why it is necessary to include fire resilience into the current sustainable building rating schemes and in the appropriate policies.

Of the Importance of Fire Resilience for Buildings’ Sustainability

12 Feb 2020

Account of a Successful 1st Conference for the Fire Protection of Structures

GUEST ARTICLE from the Hellenic Institute for the Fire Protection of Structures (EL.I.PY.KA.)

Account of a Successful 1st Conference for the Fire Protection of Structures

24 Jan 2020

Members of the European Parliament Scrutinise the Construction Products Regulation

On January 22, 2020, the European Parliament Committee for Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) held a debate about the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).

Members of the European Parliament Scrutinise the Construction Products Regulation

13 Dec 2019

EU Green Deal Background

The European Green Deal is the European Commission’s plan to make the EU the first climate neutral continent by 2050. On December 2019, more information were unveiled by a European Commission communication.

EU Green Deal Background

15 Oct 2019

NFPA’s EFFECT™: A Game-Changing Tool to Assess Facades

As a consequence of several recent fires in high-rise buildings involving combustible exterior wall assemblies (façades), global enforcement authorities are revisiting their existing building inventories to assess the hazard posed by the exterior walls, the likelihood and consequence of a fire spreading over multiple stories of the building via the exterior walls and, therefore, the risk to life safety.

NFPA’s EFFECT™: A Game-Changing Tool to Assess Facades

15 Oct 2019

Ensuring Consistency in the Field of Fire Safety

Guest Article by Gary Strong, Chair of the International Fire Safety Standards (IFSS) Coalition

Ensuring Consistency in the Field of Fire Safety

15 Oct 2019

40 Years of Fostering Fire Science and Improving Fire Safety

From July 1st to July 3rd, the fire safety community convened in London to celebrate the 40th edition of Interflam. Fire Safe Europe partook in the conference and attended inspiring presentations ranging from facades’ fire safety to fire safety engineering etc.

40 Years of Fostering Fire Science and Improving Fire Safety

15 Oct 2019

Fire Safety of Facades 2019: The Password is Information

September 25, 2019, facades fire safety experts convened to Paris for the Third International Seminar on Fire Safety of Facades (FSF2019). Fire Safe Europe joined the discussions and presented the progress made at EU level on facades. FSF2019 exemplified the eagerness of fire safety experts to work together. A recurring theme throughout the seminar was the need to bring together information and data, make it usable and accessible. As one participant said: “the password is information”.

Fire Safety of Facades 2019: The Password is Information

17 Sept 2019

European Commission Publishes Tender to Finalise the European Approach to Assess the Fire Performance of Facades

The European Commission published today a call for tender titled “Finalisation of the European Approach to Assess the Fire Performance of Facades”.

European Commission Publishes Tender to Finalise the European Approach to Assess the Fire Performance of Facades

11 Jul 2019

37 Newly Elected MEPs Pledge to Improve Fire Safety in Buildings

37 newly elected MEPs from 21 countries have pledged to work to improve fire safety in buildings in this new European Parliamentary term.

37 Newly Elected MEPs Pledge to Improve Fire Safety in Buildings

7 Jun 2019

Fire safety Highlighted in the EPBD Recommendations

On May 16 2019, the European Commission published its Recommendations on how EU countries should implement the building renovation aspects of the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). Several recommendations cover fire safety, notably regarding Member States’ Long-Term Renovation Strategies, and the possibilities offered by the Fire Information Exchange Platform.

Fire safety Highlighted in the EPBD Recommendations

27 Feb 2019

BIM and Fire Safety: Raising the Bar for Quality by Michael Strömgren

Article by Michael Strömgren, Public Affairs Manager at Briab

BIM and Fire Safety: Raising the Bar for Quality by Michael Strömgren

Dan Jørgensen: European Commissioner-designate for Energy and Housing

Fire Safe Europe welcomes His appointment is a pivotal moment to ensure that fire safety is integrated into both the energy and housing portfolios.

Dan Jørgensen: European Commissioner-designate for Energy and Housing
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