Our People
You are in safe hands. Our fire risk assessors and trainers have a vast amount experience within both the private and public sectors and possess an understanding of the culture of both these working environments.
Our fire risk assessors are all ex-fire safety officers with decades of practical fire safety experience in the Fire Service (more about our Fire Risk Assessors). All of our trainers are highly experienced in their respective fields.
The Office Team
Brian Gregory
With a background in The Scots Guards and Fire Service, Brian has vast experience in the Safety and Training arena. Brian took part in the 1987 Trooping of the Colour and served around the world, before joining Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. As an amateur rugby player of both codes, formerly with the famous Heysham Atoms for 12 years, Brian now plays for his local Union side but he still follows the Bradford Bulls and has an interest in most sports.
Brian is at his most relaxed with a beer in hand, especially if Star Wars happens to be on. He has recently developed a taste for chicken's feet following a trip to Hong Kong, and when the time comes, he would like to come back as a fully trained Jedi Knight.
Cyndi Powell
Cyndi is our office administrator and the newest member of the team. She supports Chris in managing the office and takes charge in his absence. Cyndi began her career working as a waitress in a hotel.
Cyndi is obsessed with the twilight saga, both in book and film form, and has a soft spot for the character Edward. She has ambitions to visit Paris and loves all things pink.
Chris Tyler
Chris is our ultra-efficient Office Manager who has spent most of his career in media monitoring and found his way to us via a quaint cafe in Kendal. Chris is an avid reader with a spare room at home dedicated to books. When asked about other hobbies, Chris lists C-beebies, colouring and painting! With six-year-old Elizabeth at home, his time is filled well.
Chris is at his happiest sat at the kitchen table enjoying a Thai meal and has ambitions to visit Mexico City. Chris enjoys French films, his favourite being Diva (1981), and when the time comes, he would like to come back as himself and do it all again.
Christine White
Profile coming soon
Nicola Whiteside
Nicola is our sales and customer service representative. She is the person most likely to ring you to see how a job went and to keep you informed of new products and developments that may interest you.
Nicola is easily recognised by her impressive hair and has been known to sleep standing up, so as to avoid re-styling it in the morning. Her first paying job was as a waitress at the Highwayman Inn where she wowed the locals with her ankle socks, and she has plans to come back as a cat in the next life.
Ben Yates
Ben specialises in web design and all things IT, making him a rare commodity in Safety Management (UK). Having been with the company almost since the beginning, Ben has seen many changes. Ben is an avid car enthusiast and enjoys football, being a Blackburn Rovers supporter for his sins in life.
Assessors
John Bostock
Fire Risk Assessor
Alan Carrie
Fire Risk Assessor
Stephen Chadbon
Fire Risk Assessor
Ray Colyer
Fire Risk Assessor
Andy Gentle
Fire Risk Assessor
Mick Goldstone
Fire Risk Assessor
Peter Grisedale
Fire Risk Assessor
Dave Johnstone
Fire Risk Assessor
Andrew Kerr
Fire Risk Assessor
Kabbe Njie
Fire Risk Assessor
Ralph Oldacres
Fire Risk Assessor
Steve Ostridge
Fire Risk Assessor
Stan Pullan
Fire Risk Assessor
Hedley Ritchie
Fire Risk Assessor
Tony Stoddart
Fire Risk Assessor
Stephen Swallow
Fire Risk Assessor
John Timperley
Fire Risk Assessor
Paul Willis
Fire Risk Assessor
Trainers
Jamie Callaghan
Trainer
Eric Dempsey
Trainer
Steve Docherty
Trainer
Carol Hayes
Trainer
Mandy Isherwood
Trainer
Sarah Jones
Trainer
Tim Lindgrin
Trainer
Glynn Mason
Trainer
Gary Packer
Trainer
Trevor Remnant
Trainer
Victoria Sedgwick
Trainer
Lee Smith
Trainer
Duaine Taylor
Trainer
Carole Wright
Trainer
To discuss your requirements, or if you don't see what you are looking for, call +44 (0)1524 784356. Alternatively you can use our contact form or e-mail us
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