Recognising achievements in UK fire safety

The finalists for the first Fire Resilience Excellence Awards (FREAs) have been announced.

The FREAs highlight achievements in fire safety and resilience across the UK.

The awards recognise individuals, teams, organisations, and innovations that contribute to fire protection and preparedness.

According to Fire Resilience Excellence Awards, the judging panel is formed of representatives from industry bodies, including the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA), Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), Fire Industry Association (FIA), Fire Protection Association (FPA), and Women in the Fire Service UK (WFS).

Categories and finalists

The FREAs include several award categories. Finalists for the Outstanding Leader award include Colin Todd of CS Todd and Associates, Craig Parkin of Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, and Mabel Higgins of MH Fire Safety.

For the Outstanding Team category, shortlisted groups include the Pobl Fire Compliance Team, NHS Leicester’s Fire Safety Team, and Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service Corporate Communications Team.

The Outstanding Organisation category features CBES Fire & Security, Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, and the Fire Industry Association.

Industry contributions and innovation

The Outstanding Consultant category includes PartB Group, Keith Todd of Ridge, and Global HSE Group.

In the Outstanding Installer/Integrator category, finalists include Steve Farr of Camsafe Fire & Security Systems, Wentworth Security & Fire Protection, and Mitie Fire & Security Systems.

Shortlisted candidates for Outstanding Product/Innovation include OmniCALL by Baldwin Boxall, Redplug’s Red-Stop®, and the FRAEW App by Kieran Essex and Sam Squire of PartB.

Event details and ticket availability

The FREAs ceremony, sponsored by AXA, will take place on 8 April 2025 at the Birmingham Metropole Hotel.

The awards will be presented during a dinner event, co-located with The Safety and Security Series.

According to Fire Resilience Excellence Awards, tickets for the event are now available for purchase online.

Fire Resilience Excellence Awards 2025: Summary

The Fire Resilience Excellence Awards 2025 finalists have been announced.

The awards recognise individuals, teams, organisations, and innovations that contribute to fire safety and resilience in the UK.

Finalists include professionals from fire safety organisations, hospitals, universities, and private sector companies.

Categories include Outstanding Leader, Outstanding Team, Outstanding Organisation, and Outstanding Product/Innovation.

The awards are supported by industry bodies such as the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association, Fire Industry Association, and Women in the Fire Service UK.

The ceremony will take place on 8 April 2025 at the Birmingham Metropole Hotel.

Tickets are available for purchase online.

Finalists for the Fire Resilience Excellence Awards 2025: Full List

Outstanding Leader

• Colin Todd – CS Todd and Associates
• Craig Parkin – Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service
• Mabel Higgins – MH Fire Safety
• Andrea Necchi Ghiri – City Fire Proofing
• Nick Lacey – Wolverhampton Homes

Outstanding Team

• Pobl Fire Compliance Team – Pobl Group
• Michael Meehan – Lancashire Teaching Hospital
• Fire Safety Team – NHS – UHL Leicester
• James Cass – Trinity Pro
• Fire Safety Team – Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
• University Hospitals of Liverpool Group Fire Safety Team
• FRSNI
• Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service Corporate Communications Team
• Fire Risk Assessment Team – The Riverside Group
• MH Fire Safety
• Wolverhampton Homes’ Fire Safety Team

Outstanding Organisation

• CBES Fire & Security
• Aico
• FRSNI
• Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service
• Fire Industry Association
• Eurotech Fire Systems
• 4site Consulting

Outstanding Consultant

• PartB Group
• Keith Todd – Ridge
• Global HSE Group

Outstanding Installer/Integrator

• Steve Farr – Camsafe Fire & Security Systems
• Wentworth Security & Fire Protection
• Mitie Fire & Security Systems
• RayFire Services

Outstanding Product/Innovation

• Mary-Anna Jennings – SWIFS Project
• FRAEW App by Kieran Essex and Sam Squire – PartB
• The Mass Timber Insurance Playbook – The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products
• OmniCALL – Baldwin Boxall
• Redplug – Red-Stop®
• Matt Bates – Ciqurix
• Global HSE Group – Global Academy
• Eurotech Fire Systems – Sygno-fi Dongle Device
• SafeVue – Drax Technology
• Safegate – Safegate Drakon
• Bull Products – SITENET
• Cygnus – SmartNet
• Mark Paton – Original CAD Plans

Outstanding Partnership/Collaboration

• Aico & Melville Housing Association
• Eurotech Fire Systems & Charles Thomas Heritage Fire Protection
• Canary Wharf Group & London Fire Brigade