Tom Brookes, who is a senior figure in the fire safety industry, has been appointed as the new chair of the Fire & Security Association (FSA).He began his career as a fire engineer in 1992. He then went on to buy Lindum Fire Services in 2002. Brookes turned Lindum Fire Services into one of Lincolnshire’s top fire detection and alarm systems firms.
During his 25-year career in the industry Brookes has worked with several industry bodies. They include technical committee member at the British Standards Institute (BSI) and chairman of the British Fire Consortium.
Steve Martin, head of the FSA, says: “The FSA is pleased to confirm that Tom Brookes has taken over the role of chair from Pat Allen. Pat has done a fantastic job in recent years and we look forward to continued success with Tom at the helm.
Brookes says: “I aim to utilise my 25 years’ experience in the fire sector to ensure that the industry drives through improvements in the safety of both residential and commercial buildings.”
The British government recently announced an independent review of the ‘Building Regulations and Fire Safety’, following the Grenfell Tower disaster in Kensington, London. The FSA will respond to the review on behalf of the industry, notably in respect to high-rise residential and commercial buildings.
Dame Judith Hackitt will lead an independent review into ‘Building Regulations and Fire Safety’. The Review will report jointly to Communities Secretary Sajid Javid and Home Secretary Amber Rudd. An interim report will be submitted in autumn 2017, followed by a final report in spring 2018.
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