The fire resilience community came together to recognise the people, teams, and organisations driving real progress across the industry at the 2026 Fire Resilience Excellence Awards (FREAs). Held during The Safety and Security Series at the Birmingham Metropole Hotel on Wednesday 29 April 2026, the evening highlighted outstanding achievements, forward-thinking innovation, and the collaborative efforts helping to strengthen fire resilience across the UK.
Proudly supported by headline sponsor AXA, the awards shine a spotlight on those going above and beyond to protect communities, raise standards, and push the industry forward.
The winners of the 2026 FREAs are:
Outstanding Leader
Ian Moore OBE – Fire Industry Association
Outstanding Team
Kilnbridge Fire Protection Team
Outstanding Organisation
Fire Industry Association
Outstanding Installer/Integrator
M&G Fire Protection
Outstanding Product/Innovation
Condensed Aerosol Fire Suppression – Fire Pro UK
Outstanding Partnership/Collaboration
Fire Control Collaboration between Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk Fire and Rescue Services
“This award is something we are incredibly proud of as a Service, and it reflects the hard work, ambition and clear vision of everyone involved in developing the Fire Control Collaboration. It recognises the collective effort behind planning, delivering and continually improving a complex and evolving area of work, often behind the scenes, but absolutely critical to public safety. This achievement belongs to the project and fire control teams, whose professionalism, commitment and willingness to challenge how things are done continues to strengthen collaboration and resilience across services.”
Event organisers extended heartfelt thanks to all supporting associations, judges, sponsors, and participants whose dedication helped make the FREAs a resounding success.
