Nicholas Coneybear, TIFireE, AIFSM, Dip.C

An experienced Fire Safety Consultant with a flair for managing and developing Fire Safety Training and Fire Risk Assessment programmes, Nick has an excellent eye for detail, providing accurate, precise and practical advice to a range of clients. Joining Churchesfire with the acquisition of Russell Fire in 2008, he has brought a wealth of knowledge and experience having previously worked as a Fire Security Engineer for a number of years. Nick’s lifelong interest in fire safety includes sitting on a number of committees specialising in the subject.

Key Responsibilities

• Management and implementation of Fire Safety Training Programmes to a variety of customers.
• Management and implementation of Fire Risk Assessment Programmes to all types of buildings.
• Management and implementation of Quality Systems.

Professional Qualifications

• Technician of the Institute of Fire Engineers
• Associate of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers
• Committee Member of the Peterborough & District Fire Health & Safety Group 2000-2004
• Fire Suppression System training course
• Fire Protection Association Fire Safety Management Course
• Fire Protection Association Sprinkler Systems
• Sealmaster seminar in Intumescent Technology
• CFPA European Diploma in Fire Safety Management

Career History

2005-2008    
Russell Fire: Fire Safety Officer

• Management and implementation of Fire Safety Training Programmes.
• Management and implementation of Fire Risk Assessment Programmes.
• Management and implementation of Quality Systems.

2000–2005    
Washington Zander Global Services: Fire Technician

• Responsible for Fire Prevention at Perkins Engines.
• Management and implementation of the Hot Work Permit & Red Tag Isolation Permit Systems.
• Testing and Inspection of all fire protection equipment (sprinklers, hydrants, alarms, extinguishers and hose reels).
• Training of personnel in issuing hot work permits, hot watch procedures, fire extinguisher use and fire safety awareness.
• Liaising with Local Fire Authority.
• Liaising with Perkins Engines’ management in Fire Safety matters.

1994 – 2000    
Russell Fire: Fire Engineer

• Management and Implementation of the ISO/BSI Quality Assurance System.
• Management of the workshop and stores.
• Field engineer servicing and installing fire safety equipment (extinguishers, hose reels, fire suppression systems, safety signs).

Early career: Installation and maintenance of security systems and CCTV.