Strategic appointments at FireQual serve to strengthen Board

Dave White FIFSM (Life) CMIOSH MIFireE MIIRSM LCGI joins the FireQual Board with immediate effect, bringing over 50 years of fire safety experience, including a distinguished 30-year career in the Fire and Rescue Services.

As chair and former president of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers, White has played a key role in the development of both national and international fire safety standards.

White commented: “I trust that I can support FireQual’s growth and help to provide the industry with robust and regulated qualifications that best represent the skills and knowledge required to work in the sector today.”

Decades of service

Colin Todd MBE, managing director of celebrated consultancy C. S. Todd & Associates, also joins the FireQual Board. Todd is a widely respected figure with five decades of dedicated service to the fire safety industry.

Recognised through national honours for his contributions, Todd has had a lasting impact through his involvement with the British Standards Institution, the Fire Industry Association and various Government Technical Committees. His consultancy, training and standards development work have helped to shape the landscape of fire safety in the UK.

“The importance of training new and existing members of the fire safety profession cannot be overstated.” said Todd. “First-class training has always been a great passion of mine. I now look forward to the challenges of promoting FireQual’s essential role in raising standards within the profession.”

Unwavering commitment

Dr Justin Maltby-Smith, BAFE Group CEO, responded: “These key appointments underscore FireQual’s unwavering commitment to excellence in fire safety training and assessment. By valuing experience in leadership, FireQual continues to elevate the standards of regulated qualifications across the industry, thereby ensuring professionals have the real-world skills and knowledge needed to protect lives and property.”

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