Services Council
The FIA Services Council represents the companies which design, install, commission and maintain fire detection and alarm systems and fire extinguishing products and systems.
The Council’s key role is to present the collective views of this sector of the industry, including negotiation and discussion with government and other external bodies.
It is made up of 15 elected members representing small, medium and larger FIA member companies:
- Chair - Guy Middleton, Chubb Fire & Security Ltd
- Secretary - Neil Budd, Fire Industry Association Ltd
- Member - Adam Barrett, Clearway Fire and Security Ltd
- Member - Oliver Doerle, No Climb Products Ltd
- Member - Paul Duffey, Advanced Electronics Ltd
- Member - Jim Eccles, Monument Fire Detection Systems Ltd
- Member - James Foster, Solid State Security Ltd
- Member - Simon Foulkes, Honeywell Fire Safety
- Member - Alex Goodwin, Anderstore Ltd
- Member - Ray Hope, RayFire Services Ltd
- Member - Andrew Lewis, Mitie Security Ltd
- Member - Paul Pope, AJAX Systems UK Limited
- Member - Robert Read, Hyfire Wireless Fire Solutions Ltd
- Member - Deane Sales, Amthal Fire & Security Limited
- Member - Steve Snoddon, Diamond Electronic Systems Ltd
- Staff Member - Robert Thilthorpe, Fire Industry Association Ltd
As well as representing members’ interests, the Council monitors and influences the development of relevant standards, legislation and regulations. It also commissions research.
In addition, it provides guidance for product-related marketing, communications and training issues.