INSTITUTE OF FIRE PREVENTION OFFICERS incorporating the INSTITUTE OF FIRE SAFETY OFFICERS Fire Risk Assessors Register (South West of England) To view the profiles of approved Fire Risk Assessors on the IFPO Register who operate throughout the South West of England, scroll down this document. (The assessor s profiles appear in alphabetical order by surname)
Ray Claridge Advanced Fire Protection Unit E, Upper Boat Business Centre, Treforest, Pontypridd, South Wales, CF37 5BP Tel. No. 01443 843927 Mobile 07917 347 429 e-mail ray.claridge@afpwales.com www.afpwales.com Retired after 30 years in a Local Authority Fire & Rescue Service at senior officer level in 2008. During my career I specialised in fire prevention, Health & Safety, community safety as well as operational responsibility of a large area. I now work for a company that provides all types of fire systems, equipment, consultancy and training both nationally and locally. Since 2008 I have completed numerous fire risk assessments in all areas of the built environment, for small workplaces, residential care homes, large industrial factories and sites, housing associations, licensed premises, private residential flats, hotels etc.
Andrew Ferguson Fire Safety Services(U.K) Ltd Progress House 15 Railton Road Woburn Road Industrial Estate Kempston MK42 7PW Tel. No. 01234 854100 Mobile 07795 018090 e-mail aferguson@firesafetyservices.co.uk www.firesafetyservices.co.uk I have been in the fire safety industry for 26 years. I have worked in the extinguisher, alarm and training sectors before moving into fire risk assessment. I am NEBOSH trained and hold the NGC1 and fire certificate. I am also a technician member of IOSH and AIIRSM. I have carried out fire risk assessments for local authorities, housing associations, universities and a range of private business clients across the country. I also carry out fire safety training courses at all levels. I am currently managing the compliance department for one of the largest independent fire safety companies in the U.K. I have carried out fire risk assessments in all the countries of the UK.
Ivor Johnson Fire Safety Services (UK) Limited, Progress House, 15 Railton Road, Woburn Road Industrial Estate, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7PW Tel. No. 01234 854100 Mobile 07920 054238 e-mail ijohnson@firesafetyservices.co.uk www.firesafetyservices.co.uk Following a career in the Royal Navy, part spent on staff, at the Phoenix Fire Fighting School, I joined an extinguisher and alarm company and have been employed in health and safety and fire safety, ever since. After completing educational qualifications I began to carry out fire risk assessments. I have completed well over 1000 Fire Risk Assessments for many different workplaces. The areas of fire safety which account for most of my personal workload are: Fire Risk Assessments Fire Safety and Extinguisher Training Fire Marshal/Warden Training I regularly train personnel in the use of class D and F extinguishers.
Gillian King MSc, MIFPO Fire Safety First (FSF) Unit 3a Enterprise House 2-4 Balloo Avenue Bangor, County Down BT19 7QT Tel. No. 028 9145 7631 or 0800 38 999 95 Mobile 078 5198 1755 e-mail gillian@firesafetyfirst.co.uk www.firesafetyfirst.co.uk Holding an MSc. in Fire Engineering, Gillian is a Senior Fire Engineer at Fire Safety First and provides innovative consultancy services to high profile clients including Ministry of Defence, leading prestigious projects such as the G8 Summit. As a lead Fire Risk Assessor, Gillian has extensive knowledge of Fire Safety Regulations (UK & Ireland), understanding the fire safety provisions and management procedures required for various premises: Schools Residential care homes Purpose built blocks of flats Sleeping accommodation buildings Places of assembly and Factory buildings Gillian has a reputation for delivering high quality comprehensive reports.
Alan E. Mitchell Alan E Mitchell Ltd 2 Palmer Road Retford DN22 6SR Tel. No. 01777 707868 Mobile 07590 711 740 e-mail alanemitchellltd@gmail.com As a fire safety officer with a Local Authority Fire Service between 1988 and 2000 I was involved in all aspects of fire safety. The main areas of my expertise are Fire risk assessments Production of emergency plans Fire strategy and arrangements documentation Fire awareness and extinguisher training Fire warden training Fire Authority consultations Building Regulations applications and consultations I have carried out over 2000 fire risk assessments in a variety of buildings including multi occupied office buildings up to 750,000 sq ft, shopping centres, factories, schools, residential premises, hotels, hospitals, football stadia, pop concert venues and prisons.
Peter Orton BSc, MIFPO, GIFireE Fire Risk Management Consultants (Kent) Ltd, 8 Eider Close, Stillwater Park, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5PX. Tel. No. 01227 363207 Mobile 07876 710302 e-mail peter.orton@fireriskmanagementconsultants.co.uk www.fireriskmanagementconsultants.co.uk Following 30 years in the Fire Service (last 12 years as a Fire Safety Enforcement Officer), I introduced Fire Risk Management Consultants offering, fire risk management solutions to the commercial sector. My expert services are bespoke to the risk profile and building, designed to complement clients strategies in ensuring a fire safe environment fit for the intended use and purpose. Professional services: Fire Risk Assessments Fire Emergency Planning Fire Safety Strategies Fire Safety and Fire Awareness Training Fire Risk Assessment Training I consult on projects for large commercial banks, managing agents, retailers and housing associations.
David Perkins 24 Lila Avenue Coventry Warwickshire CV3 1LW Tel. No. 024 7705 3022 Mobile 07788422276 e-mail daveperkins66@btinternet.com After a 23 year career as a Fire-Fighter and Fire Safety Officer I continued as a Fire Safety Consultant and Instructor. This was followed b employment with Phoenix Fire & Safety a part of Green Compliance plc. who are now part of the London Securities Group. The three areas of fire safety which account for my personal workload are: Fire Risk Assessments Fire Safety and Extinguisher Training Fire Marshal/Warden Training I have completed over 3000 assessments for all types and sizes of workplace and residential premises nationwide, including local authorities, housing associations and private business clients.
Trevor Pilcher MSc, MIFPO, MIFireE, FInstLM. Fire Risk Advisors Ltd PO Box 4815 Worthing West Sussex BN11 9RE Tel. No. 0845 5195112 Mobile 07708971217 e-mail tpilcher@fireriskadvisors.co.uk www.fireriskadvisors.co.uk I served for 35 years in the Local Authority Fire & Rescue Service predominantly focusing on fire safety enforcement, the last 8 years of my career as a Senior Fire Safety Officer. After leaving I set up my own fire safety consultancy business and have carried out fire risk assessments in a variety of premises. I work in all areas of the fire industry concentrating on: Fire risk assessments Training Consultation and liaison with Fire Authorities Fire Strategy and Emergency Planning I work mainly in the South-East and London but can work most of the UK.
Philip Sidman 23 Sandown Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 1TU Tel. No. 01753 512397 Mobile 07738 354120 e-mail Phil@prevention1st.co.uk www.prevention1st.co.uk I retired from the Fire Service in 2005 after 32 years specialising in fire safety and started Prevention1st Fire Safety Advisory Services Ltd, which specialises in fire risk assessments, developing fire plans, fire safety training and construction fire safety. I have provided fire safety expertise during both the construction of Terminal 5 at Heathrow and latterly at the Olympic Park where I undertook fire risk assessments and developed fire plans for the Olympic venues. During these projects I become an expert in construction fire safety. As a fire safety consultant, I have carried out fire risk assessments on a wide range of commercial properties, social housing projects and hostels.
David Skilleter Greenways, Camden Road, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6AF Tel. No. 01342 832824 Mobile 07967 313012 e-mail david.skilleter@longbridgefire.co.uk www.longbridgefire.co.uk Following 30 years of Fire Service, I retired in 2000 forming a consultancy specialising in fire safety and Fire Risk Assessments. I have completed numerous FRAs of buildings i.e. social housing, factories, hotels, nursing homes, offices, warehouses, and licenced premises. Following the FRA, a document is provided that details the level of fire safety provision necessary in the premises to enable compliance with the RRO (Fire Safety Order), and we can even assist the client to achieve the necessary level of compliance by sourcing contractors if required. I work throughout the South-eastern counties, London and other parts of the UK.
Michael Skilleter Metro House 79-80 Blackfriars Road London SE1 8HA Tel. No. Mobile e-mail 0207 515 2285 07974 183088 skillm6@gmail.com www.metrosrm.co.uk Michael has been a professional in the fire industry since 2005 when he graduated with a BSc(Hons) Fire Safety Management. Prior to university he obtained practical fire-fighting work experience with public, private, and MoD brigades, and post University he has worked on various engineering, consultancy and risk assessment projects/portfolios. His current role is Senior Consultant Quality Systems for MetroSRM LLP. where he performs risk assessments, consultancy, and manages quality control of a team of risk assessors throughout the UK. Experience ranges across sectors in England, Scotland and Wales including; - government, heritage, educational, healthcare, transport, residential, commercial/offices and supported premises.
Tony W. Stanley MIFireE, MIFPO. 8 Parkland Drive Exeter, Devon EX2 5RX Tel. No. 01392 411156 Mobile 07775 513536 e-mail tony@stanley88.freeserve.co.uk www.aztechfiresafety.co.uk After 33 years in Local Authority fire services and many years as a Fire Officer within a large NHS Hospital Trust, I formed a business providing the following fire safety services: Fire Safety Consultancy Fire Risk Assessments, Reviews and Audits of Fire Safety All aspects of Fire Safety Training Many fire risk assessments, reviews and fire safety training sessions have been undertaken for clients from various organisations occupying both large and small premises. As well as being a member of the Institution of Fire Engineers and Institute of Fire Prevention Officers, I hold the NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health.
Bob Williams 16 Goosehill Close, Matchborough East, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0AB Tel. No. 01527 502222 Mobile 07718 060158 e-mail info@bobwilliamsfiresafety.com www.bobwilliamsfiresafety.com Following over 30 years in the Fire Service, I retired in 2003 and formed my own consultancy specialising in fire safety and fire risk assessments. I have completed over 800 assessments in buildings with many varied uses such as factories, hotels, nursing homes, offices, warehouses, nightclubs and restaurants etc. Following the fire risk assessment a document is provided for the client that details the level of fire safety provision necessary in the premises to enable compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. I work throughout the Midlands and most of the UK. My charges are also very reasonable.