FIA CEO Ian Moore awarded OBE in 2025 New Year Honours List

Since taking on the role of CEO at the FIA, Moore has driven key improvements within the fire safety industry. Under his leadership, the organisation has grown to become Europe’s largest fire protection Trade Association, currently listing upwards of 1,200 members.

Importantly, all of those members hold third party certification, which is the minimum requirement the FIA seeks to raise the bar on professionalism. Moore is a staunch supporter and promoter of third party certification being mandated for companies operating in what is a life safety industry.

Further, Moore has continually championed the development of fire safety qualifications, which have helped thousands of practising professionals to improve their skills, ultimately making buildings and communities safer.

To his great credit, Moore has always gone ‘above and beyond’ to tackle the industry’s biggest challenges. Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, he led efforts to improve competency standards right across the sector and launched the Building Safety Information Portal purpose-designed to support homeowners affected by cladding remediation issues.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Moore successfully lobbied for fire safety professionals to be classified as key workers, thereby ensuring that critical safety systems continued to be installed and maintained.

Charity engagement

Moore’s dedication to society extends well beyond his professional role. He serves as a Magistrate, is a Parish Councillor and also heavily involved with a number of charities, with one of them playing a key role in the delivery of fire safety equipment to Ukraine during that nation’s time of need.

Sir Ken Knight, former Chief Fire and Rescue Advisor for England, said: “Ian’s work has had a real and lasting impact on fire safety. His efforts have improved industry standards and helped countless people across the country and beyond.”

Commenting on this tremendous honour himself, Moore observed: “I’m absolutely delighted and so proud to have been awarded the OBE. I would like to pay tribute to all those at the FIA who have elevated my position through their professionalism and enthusiasm for public safety.”

Moore continued: “This honour is also reflective of our Board of Directors, and everyone involved in the FIA’s Councils and Working Groups who contribute so much of their time on a voluntary basis. Please share this award with me and be appreciative that the Government has recognised the work we do.”

Many congratulations, Ian, from everyone at Fire Safety Matters and Western Business Media. This accolade pays tribute to your hard work, leadership and ongoing determination to make a genuine difference.

*Further information is available online at www.fia.uk.com