Alan has over 30 years’ experience working within Local Authority Building Control, where he ensured compliance with Building Regulations and Fire Safety Legislation. He has specialist knowledge in both fire and thermal regulations and has been involved in the delivery of training seminars on these topics. Alan is a member of the Institute of Fire Engineers and is a BAFE Accredited Fire Risk Assessment Validator. Alan undertakes Fire Risk Assessments for FRSNI Ltd, using his extensive experience in Building Control and involvement with the Fire Safety and Standards Panels.

Alan is a former Senior Fire Service Officer who served throughout Northern Ireland. Alan was responsible for all aspects of training within Eastern Area Command (Greater Belfast) having previously served as a Fire Safety Inspecting Officer in County Down. He is a Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE); has an adult teaching qualification; is a qualified “Train the Trainer” instructor, and delivers a variety of training courses for FRSNI.

Annabel joined FRSNI after finishing her A-Levels in Technology, Art, and Production arts. Having previously worked in the Hospitality sector, she wanted to further her creative skills in the office environment. Annabel is a vital addition to our busy admin team, liaising with clients, facilitating training sessions, and processing fire risk assessments. She is advancing her knowledge in the sector by studying for her NEBOSH National General Certificate.

Andrew (Andy) has over 30 years experience working in the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service as a Fire Fighter, Training Instructor, Senior Safety Officer, and Senior Manager.  In his role as Senior Officer, Andy gained extensive experience in fire safety management, enforcement, and accident investigation. He is a fully qualified trainer/instructor in the fields of Fire Safety, Manual Handling, Fire Investigation, and Breathing Apparatus. Andy is FRSNI’s principal consultant regarding large scale operational evacuation exercises.  

Andy is a Graduate of the Institution of Fire Engineers, with 30 years experience in fire safety, including Fire Risk Assessment, Fire Investigation, Sprinkler Systems, and Smoke Control. Prior to his retirement from the NIFRS, Andy was a Senior Fire Safety Officer with responsibility for auditing and enforcement of fire safety regulations throughout Northern Ireland. Andy has been part of the FRSNI team since 2020 and carries out a range of fire safety activities.

Brian has 30 years of experience in the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service from the rank of Firefighter to Assistant Group Commander. He is also a member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE). His roles within the Fire Service have provided him with practical experience in Fire Safety Training and Education, Fire Risk Assessment, and District Management. Brian is involved in the delivery of all aspects of fire training programs within FRSNI, distributing numerous bespoke training courses in the public and private sectors. He also undertakes Fire Risk Assessment services for FRSNI.

Gary is a former member of the NIFRS having served as a Fire Safety Inspecting Officer undertaking statutory compliance audits under the Fire and Rescue Services Northern Ireland Order 2006. He is a member of the Institution of Fire Engineers at a technical grade, (IFE- Technician), and is registered as a Life Safety Assessor on the IFE Register of Fire Risk Assessors. Having taken various training courses, Gary is now one of FRSNI Ltd’s most experienced Fire Risk Assessors.

Gavin has 30 years experience in the NIFRS, latterly working as a Senior Safety Officer, Northern Area Command (County Antrim). He followed in the footsteps of his father who was an operational fire fighter in Belfast for over 30 years. Gavin has an NVQ A1 Assessor award in assessing and providing vocational training and using a range of assessment methods. He has been a valued member of the FRSNI training team since 2016.

Geraldine (Geri) is FRSNI’s Director of Corporate Services. She deals with internal corporate governance, resource management, statutory compliance, and financial control within the business. She holds both a level 5 qualification from the Institute Leadership of Management, and a level 5 in Business Management. Geraldine worked in finance within the local government for many years before moving into a management role in the Health and Social Care Sector, with responsibility for standards and Health and Safety. She was the co-founder of QUAM Consulting in 2017 as Financial Director before the merger with FRSNI in 2020/2021.

Ian was an operational manager with 38 years experience working within Local Authority Building Control, where he took a lead role in major public and commercial projects to ensure compliance with Building Regulation and Fire Safety Legislation.
He has specialist knowledge in fire safety and was a member of the Northern Ireland Fire Safety panel for over 20 years, as well as a past chair of the panel, where during his time, he was involved in the delivery of training seminars on a wide variety of fire safety related topics.
Ian is a Chartered Building Engineer, member of the Association of Building Engineers, and undertakes fire safety compliance site inspections using his extensive experience of fire safety gained while working in Local Authority Building Control.

John retired from the NIFRS after 30 years experience. Having reached the rank of Area Commander, he was in charge of all training, as well as operational and fire safety activities in the Southern Area Command. He also has family connections with the Fire Service having worked alongside his brother for many years. John has a PTTLS Level 3 Adult Teaching qualification and delivers all types of training courses for FRSNI.

Joseph has 25 years experience working in local authority Building Control, and worked as a specialist Fire Safety Support Officer. He has an honours degree in Building Engineering Management and a Post Graduate certificate in Fire Safety Engineering. Joseph has served two terms by ministerial appointment on the Northern Ireland Building Regulations Advisory Committee (NIBRAC), and was also an advisor to the Department for Communities through his appointment to the Northern Ireland Historic Building Council. He is currently on the Fire Safety Working Group for new Building Regulations in Northern Ireland, following the Grenfell Tower fire.
Joseph oversees the fire engineering services for FRSNI Ltd. and is the senior Validator for Fire Risk Assessments under BAFE SP205. Joseph was the Global President of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers for 2022/2023, and used the opportunity to share his fire safety expertise by presenting papers at various events across the UK, Ireland, and Asia.

Kev was formerly a Senior Fire Safety Officer with the South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and is a qualified NVQ A1 Assessor. He was responsible for the Fire Safety Auditing procedure throughout South Yorkshire and has been working for FRSNI Ltd. as our representative in Great Britain since 2014, completing fire risk assessments in compliance with the Regulatory Reform Order 2005. Kev is the principle consultant for emergency and disaster recovery planning for commercial premises throughout the UK and Ireland. Kev (left) pictured with Gavin.

Lynette has previous experience as a Fire Safety Manager and Fire Risk Specialist. She has obtained an MSc in Occupational Health and Safety Management, and is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH). She is also an Associate Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (AIFireE). Lynette carries out Fire Risk Assessments for FRSNI, in which she has extensive experience, undertaking them in various property types.

Mark is a Graduate of the Institution of Fire Engineers and retired from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service in 2019, having served for 30 years and attaining Senior Officer status. Mark carries out Fire Risk Assessments for FRSNI throughout the UK, using his extensive experience and qualifications obtained through the Fire Service College and the IFE approved CS Todd Fire Risk Assessment qualification.

Michael is a former member of the NIFRS having served as a Fire Safety Inspecting Officer undertaking statutory compliance audits of various building types. He has completed a Fire Service College Specialised Instructor Course and is an NVQ A1 Assessor. Michael also has an evacuation chair “Train the Trainer” qualification and undertakes all aspects of fire safety training for FRSNI.

Michael served over 30 years in the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service with much of it spent in senior management positions including Group Commander, working across various departments including the ‘Prevention and Protection’ department in Belfast.
He is a graduate member of the institute of Fire Engineers and holds a Masters in Public Administration and BSc in Business Studies from the University of Ulster.
In the NIFRS, Michael led the ‘Safer Together’ project, delivering new and innovative solutions relating to fire risk to reduce the incidence of domestic fires, and enhance the safety of vulnerable people. In response to several high-profile fatal fires in high rise residential buildings across the UK, Michael was instrumental in the delivery of a new high-rise strategy for the NIFRS. Following research across the UK and North America, Michael assisted with the change of policy and procedure through the training and education of front-line fire-fighters. He developed and delivered training packages to fire-fighters on fire-fighting techniques in complex buildings which incorporate fire engineered solutions and active fire systems. Michael is a keen advocate for stakeholder collaboration, as a means of enhancing the safety of our community. He has worked closely with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, NIHE, active system engineers, and various Fire Services across the UK and Ireland, as well as internationally with the FDNY.

A member of the NIFRS for 30 years, Neil rose to the rank of Station Commander. He attended various Fire Safety courses at the Fire Service College Morton-in-Marsh, and is an IFE Accredited Fire Risk Assessor (CS Todd). Neil specialises in Fire Risk Assessments across a range of premises types, including healthcare, industrial, commercials, and social housing.

Padraig joined the FRSNI team in 2020, having completed a BSc. (Hons) in Building Surveying. As part of his degree he completed a diploma of professional practice for his placement year, within a local authority building control department where he gained valuable experience. Padraig currently undertakes Fire Risk Assessment services for FRSNI, with the aim of developing his fire engineering qualifications in the near future.

Peter has an MSc in Fire Safety Engineering and is a Fellow of the Institution of Fire Engineers (FIFireE). He has had 35 years experience working with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, taking the role of CEO and Chief Fire officer in recent years. He has had extensive practical experience in Fire Safety Risk Assessment and has been responsible for legislative Fire Safety implementation and content in Northern Ireland. He has been a senior Fire Risk Assessor with FRSNI since 2013, specialising in Healthcare Buildings and is one of our Validators for Fire Risk Assessments under BAFE SP205.

Sarah has now been with FRSNI for more than 4 years. She previously worked in the renewable energy sector. She has a Bachelor’s degree (BA Hons) in Media Studies with Production from Ulster University, and a Diploma of Associate A.D.C.M (Hons) in Speech from the Victoria College of Music and Drama London. Sarah is responsible for our busy admin team where she oversees the quality processes and accreditations. She also leads the marketing and media aspects of the business including the social media presence, event management, branding, and networking.

Stephen is a former NIFRS Senior Officer and has an MSSC (Health and Safety), and is a chartered member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH). He is a graduate of the Institution of Fire Engineers (GIFireE), has an adult teaching qualification, and is registered as an approved Fire Risk Assessor with the IFE. Stephen carries out all aspects of Fire Risk Assessment and Health and Safety for FRSNI.

Vikki was a formerly a Fire Safety Manager with Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and is a Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers. She is registered on the IFE Life Safety Risk Assessors register and as an Engineering Technician. Vikki also holds a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety.

Vishnu developed his skills in engineering, working on major projects across the Middle East for more than 6 years. His specialist area of expertise was in fire suppression systems. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering at Anna University in India. Vishnu initially joined the FRSNI team part time as a Trainee Fire Engineer whilst he studied for his Masters. In 2023 he successfully completed his MSc in Fire Engineering at Ulster University. Vishnu develops Fire Strategy reports for a range of clients specialising in complex commercial buildings.

Willie is a valuable member of the FRSNI team. Having previously had a successful career in the Insurance Industry, Willie looks after all the technical aspects of the LPG Live Fire Rig and first-aid fire-fighting equipment used in the Fire Warden training.