Speakers

Key responsibilities at the FPA

• convene the Passive Working Group of the RISCAuthority
• conduct programmes of research
• publish technical and general advisory papers and present these at technical and industry events

Relevant career background

• research, design and development of aerospace primary structures and dynamic components
• development of modification schemes for in-service aircraft
• managed the programme for training of u/g apprentices and post graduate trainees in technology and administration including schemes of internal assessment
• developed and managed a national programme of Professional Development for engineers, principally in management skills, incorporating National Occupational Standards o planned and conducted fire safety audits in all types of premises with a Fire and Rescue Service
• responded to statutory consultations on building plans including fire engineered solutions on complex premises
• enforced and prosecuted non-compliances for a Fire and Rescue Authority o developed a predictive model for arson events
• conducted a programme of Fire Risk Assessment for a large estate of industrial, commercial and residential premises
• published guidance for designers to meet the expectations of the insurance industry
• presented to schools of architecture on the merits of maintainability and repairability of buildings to minimise potential losses

Industry relevant qualifications

• Diploma in Management Studies
• BEng(Hons) Fire Engineering
• numerous technical and fire related qualifications

Professional memberships

• Chartered Member CIPD
• MIFireE
• IEng, AMRAeS
• AMEI