About
Learn about the Aurora story and how we build software that helps teams manage fire safety compliance efficiently.
2015: An idea born from necessity
The concept emerged from a clear need to streamline fire safety processes. We set out to develop a system capable of delivering high-volume, high-quality fire risk assessments across a wide range of building types. At the time, much of the fire safety industry relied on basic, manual methods that were both inefficient and time-consuming highlighting a clear need for a more effective and modern solution.
2016: Bringing the vision to life
To address this challenge, we developed our own bespoke fire risk management software: Aurora. The name “Aurora,” meaning “Northern Light,” reflects both a natural phenomenon and our roots in the North West of England- symbolising clarity, innovation, and illumination in fire safety management.
2016–2017: Mapping, testing & refinement
Over the following 18 months, we collaborated closely with our software developers to map and digitise the full “fire risk management cycle.” Once the initial build was complete, the platform underwent extensive testing across multiple devices, including mobile and desktop, ensuring reliability and usability in real-world scenarios.
2017: Official launch
Aurora was officially launched in February 2017. The system quickly became integral many companies operations - replacing outdated Word templates and email-based processes. Continuous improvements over the next three years introduced new features that enhanced both functionality and efficiency.
2022: Full platform upgrade
In 2022, Aurora underwent a major transformation. The platform was fully upgraded with a complete rebrand and redesigned interface, alongside the introduction of several new features. It was also converted into a Progressive Web App (PWA), delivering a seamless and consistent user experience across all devices.
2023: First industry expo
The Aurora team attended The Fire Safety Event at the NEC Birmingham for the first time. The three-day event proved to be a valuable experience, offering opportunities to engage with industry professionals, gather feedback, and connect with both existing clients and new prospects.
2024: Launch of Fire Door Inspection App
Building on the success Aurora introduced the Fire Door app, a powerful tool designed to transform fire door safety management. Built for efficiency and ease of use, the app streamlines the inspection, installation and remedial work process, improving speed, accuracy, and overall user experience.
2026: Launch of Compartmentation App
Continuing its evolution, Aurora launched its Compartmentation App in 2026. This innovation enables teams to manage the entire fire stopping process from site assessment to final sign-off within one secure and intuitive system. By consolidating all fire stopping records into a single accessible platform, Aurora reinforces its commitment to simplifying compliance, enhancing accountability, and providing clients with complete confidence in their data.
Meet the Aurora founders
Meet the team behind Aurora, bringing together decades of hands-on experience across construction and fire safety.
Client testimonials
What our clients think
"Manchester Fire Compliance have used the Aurora FRA software for the last 12 months, totally over hauling our FRA workflow and reporting. Making our back office run more smoothly and efficiently, offering key staff a real time overview of our assessor’s workloads and progress on FRA reports."
Guy Doyle
Director, Manchester Fire Compliance
"We have been using the Aurora software in our fire risk assessment business for around a year and it has been key in the business scaling up. Once we started using Aurora there was no turning back. I can’t rate the system highly enough and I would highly recommend it to anyone."
Joe Greenwood
MD, Soteria Fire Protection
"Aurora has streamlined our assessment process to the benefit of our business. The team were more than happy to tailor the software to our needs which made their product stand out from the competitors, they’ve also been available to provide continued support when needed."
Guy Gammon
Director, Athena Fire Consultancy
"We started our Aurora journey last year converting our paper-based fire risk assessments (FRA) into an electronic format. This has been a generational jump for us. This makes us more efficient, effective and economic giving us the ability to deliver FRA’s in a standard format."
Bob Bantock
National Trust, Operational Risk Business Partner
"The ability to provide detailed assessments with annotated drawings was a key priority, and Aurora delivered seamlessly from the start. The integration process was smooth, with comprehensive training for our assessors to ensure they were fully equipped to use the platform effectively."
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