28 April 2026

The FIA are excited to announce that we will again be partnering with the Fire Safety Event and brining our biggest ever offering to the premier destination for fire safety professionals, installers, integrators, consultants, and end users to connect, collaborate, and stay ahead of the curve.

2026 will see us bring the inaugural FIA Fire Industry Newcomer of the Year Competition to the event as well as the return of the FIA Guidance Theatre. 

FIA Guidance Theatre:

Attendees can expect a dynamic programme featuring keynote speakers, technical sessions, and expert-led panel discussions covering a wide range of topics across the UK fire industry. Bringing together leading voices from across the sector, the theatre will offer valuable insights into current challenges, emerging technologies, and best practices—ensuring visitors stay informed and ahead of the curve.

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Fire Industry Newcomer of the Year Competition:

The Fire Industry Newcomer of the Year is a fast-paced, hands-on competition designed especially for trainees, apprentices, and early-career technicians working in fire detection and alarm systems. Hosted live on the FIA stand at the Fire Safety Event 2026, this challenge brings real-world maintenance and fault-finding into the spotlight.

Competitors will be working on a live, non-addressable fire alarm system, identifying faults and non-compliances, applying safe working practices, testing the system correctly, and documenting their work just as you would on a real maintenance visit. Speed matters, but so does method, accuracy, and professionalism.

Throughout the competition, competitors will be observed by industry-experienced assessors, using a structured and fair marking approach. Visitors, employers, and industry professionals will be able to see competent practice in action.

Driving Collaboration and Innovation

By combining expert-led education with practical, skills-based competition, the FIA’s presence at the Fire Safety Event 2026 reinforces its commitment to supporting the fire safety community at every level. With its largest offering to date, the FIA invites all attendees to engage, learn, and connect—ensuring the industry continues to evolve, innovate, and uphold the highest standards of safety.