John currently provides Fire Safety Management System audits and specialist consultancy to NHS organisations throughout England. His work goes beyond individual compliance issues: it considers whether governance, competence, risk assessment, maintenance, training, evacuation arrangements and improvement
processes combine to form an effective fire safety management system.

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NHS TRUSTS

AIFSM

FIRE PROFESSIONAL

AE FIRE

AUDIT EXPERIENCE

COMPLEX

HEALTHCARE PREMISES

Fire Safety Management System Audits

Independent audit and assurance against healthcare fire safety requirements and organisational standards, with
findings presented in a form suitable for senior management and Board-level assurance.

  • Governance and accountability
  • Fire policy and management arrangements
  • Training, competence and resources
  • Maintenance assurance and performance monitoring

Fire Risk & Evacuation

Fire risk assessment experience across hospitals, wards, theatres, clinics, plant areas, commercial premises and other complex environments.

  • Primary and secondary fire risk assessment
  • Evacuation strategy and PHE considerations
  • Fire drills and operational response
  • Review of significant findings and remedial actions

Strategy, Change & Improvement

Support is focused on the relationship between physical fire precautions and the management systems needed to keep them effective throughout the life of the building.

  • Fire strategy review and retrospective strategy requirements
  • Change control and project interfaces
  • Compartmentation, doors and active systems assurance
  • Prioritised improvement programmes

Independent Specialist Support

John has provided interim fire safety support at NHS Trusts and works effectively alongside Estates, Facilities,
clinical teams, contractors, Fire Safety Advisers and senior leadership.

  • Independent evidence-based reporting
  • Rapid integration into existing teams
  • Policy and procedure review
  • Pragmatic recommendations proportionate to risk