Supporting & working with the Fire Sector Federation to move fire safety forward
We publish leading business-to-business titles across a wide variety of UK sectors, including Fire Safety Matters, Health and Safety Matters, etc. Further to this, we are organisers of the prestigious Fire and Security Matters Awards.
Our respected brands provide an independent voice for the diverse markets we serve. Delivering business insight, comment, and the latest news on product innovation, services, and legislation through print, digital, and event platforms.
The Fire Sector Confederation’s mission is to bring together key stakeholders from the fire and rescue service, fire industry, built environment, insurance, regulation, and government to improve fire safety across the UK.
Our intention is to support all parties in navigating the complex fire safety system by fostering meaningful partnerships, aligning efforts, signposting, and sharing knowledge.
Through collaboration and coordinated action, we aim to deliver lasting progress – creating safer outcomes for people, buildings, and communities.
CROSS was founded in 2005 and is jointly funded by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). It is also supported by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
With support funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG), on 29 March CROSS officially expands its service to cover fire safety.
CROSS helps professionals and others to make structures safer.
- Providing a secure, independent and confidential safety reporting system, based on anonymised information, that gives professionals the opportunity to share their experiences to help others
- Maintaining a continuing review of matters affecting safety in the built environment
- Publishing safety information based on the reports we receive and information in the public domain
- Analysing information to help improve safety
- Supporting and informing safety learning at all levels across the built environment, including individuals, organisations, regulators and government
- Helping to build a culture that supports and values the sharing of safety related information and learning from each other’s experiences
The Women in Fire Safety Awards set to honour the outstanding achievements and contributions of all women within the fire safety community.
We strive to address the historical gender imbalance and champion for a more progressive industry. That is why, as an organisation, our aim is to continuously motivate and promote women who exceptionally improve fire safety standards.
We are delighted to announce we now hold the Bronze Award for the Employer Recognition Scheme with the Armed Forces Covenant, which shows our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families.
What is the Armed Forces Covenant?
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.
It is a pledge that together we acknowledge and understand that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy and society they serve with their lives.
The Covenant supports serving personnel, service leavers, veterans, and their families, and is fulfilled by the different groups that have committed to making a difference.
