Fire safety professionals and fleet operators are being urged to strengthen vehicle fire risk controls following continued incidents of road vehicle fires across the UK during 2025 and into 2026. While vehicle fires represent a small proportion of overall road traffic activity, they continue to generate significant operational disruption, environmental damage, and safety risks to drivers and passengers.

Here are five of the main recently published or pending changes for the emergency‑lighting industry in the UK and how they could affect end users (building operators, occupants, visitors). Most stem from updates to standards and guidance rather than a single new “law,” but because emergency lighting links to fire‑safety regulations, they are quite consequential.

In modern workplaces, fire safety is more than just alarms and extinguishers it is about rapid, precise, and informed responses. Emerging trends show that Time and Attendance (T&A) systems, traditionally used for workforce tracking and payroll, are now playing a critical role in supporting fire alarm and emergency evacuation procedures.

To mark the Easter season, SS Systems organised an Easter Egg Competition open to employees and their families. The initiative was designed to encourage participation from across the business while also engaging the wider SS Systems family.

SS Systems is continuing its commitment to developing the next generation of engineers, with installation engineer Luke recently mentoring new apprentice Lewis during a hands-on fire alarm installation training session at the company’s office. Using SS Systems’ dedicated engineering training boards, Luke guided Lewis through the process of completing a first fix on a fire alarm system – an essential early stage in installation where cabling, mounting points and key infrastructure are prepared before the final system components are installed.

SS Systems has reinforced its commitment to workplace safety and professional development by arranging comprehensive ladder safety training for the majority of its engineers and apprentices. The initiative forms part of the company’s ongoing investment in its workforce, ensuring staff have the knowledge, skills and confidence to operate safely when working at height.

Here is list of notable fire incidents at commercial / industrial properties across the UK over roughly the past 6 – 9 months. It shows when and where they occurred — plus a short summary of what happened Our team aims to deliver expert customer care, from site survey to completion through to ongoing maintenance.

Beth has been in the office today for some gifts and to see the team before baby comes. Beth leads our small works team. As Beth begins her maternity leave, we would like to take this opportunity to wish her and her family all the very best as they prepare to welcome their baby girl.

Below is a clear, practical outline of Employer Requirements and Responsibilities when installing and managing a CCTV system under the UK Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) and UK GDPR.

We are looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to join our team with the potentially to lead to a full time position at the end of the apprenticeship. Full time with a working week of 40 hours inclusive of a 30 minute unpaid lunch split over 5 days a week. This position is office based, with our office being based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.