Winners’ Summaries 2026
Outstanding Leader
Ian Moore OBE – Fire Industry Association
Ian Moore OBE, CEO of the Fire Industry Association, is a transformative leader who has elevated fire safety standards nationally and internationally. He has expanded the FIA into Europe’s largest fire protection trade body, strengthening competence, certification, training, and public safety. Judges praised his exceptional leadership and industry‑wide impact in advancing fire safety.
Judges commended Ian Moore for his outstanding national leadership and transformative impact across the fire sector. His tenure at the FIA has been pivotal in advancing fire safety standards, influencing the entire industry beyond a single organisation.
Outstanding Team
Kilnbridge Fire Protection Team
Kilnbridge Fire Protection delivers a seamless, compliance‑led approach by uniting fire strategy, technical specification, and certified installation. Strong governance, rigorous quality assurance, and continuous improvement reduce risk and strengthen resilience. Judges praised the team for transforming passive fire safety on the Olympia redevelopment through design‑led assurance, bespoke testing, digital traceability, and exceptional collaboration and innovation.
Judges praised Kilnbridge Fire Protection for transforming passive fire safety on the £1.3bn Olympia redevelopment into a strategic performance enabler. By combining design-led assurance, bespoke testing, and digitally traceable installation, the team delivered over 32,000 certified seals and demonstrated exceptional collaboration, innovation, and project execution.
Outstanding Installer/Integrator
M&G Fire Protection
M&G Fire Protection is a specialist installer delivering complex live‑environment fire safety projects, including major hospital system upgrades completed on time and on budget. Built on a strong, long‑standing leadership culture, the company’s skilled and loyal workforce consistently delivers safe, high‑quality, low‑disruption installations. Judges praised its technical excellence, high competency standards, and clear evidence of sustained impact across demanding projects.
Judges recognised M&G Fire Protection for consistently delivering technically demanding projects that enhance fire safety while maintaining the highest competency standards. Their submission demonstrated excellence across all award criteria, providing concrete examples and measurable outcomes that highlight sustained impact and quality.
Outstanding Product/Innovation
Condensed Aerosol Fire Suppression – Fire Pro UK
FirePro is an advanced, modular, environmentally friendly condensed aerosol fire suppression technology suitable for a wide range of risk environments. Its non‑pressurised, certified, long‑life design reduces cost, complexity, and environmental impact while enabling rapid, bespoke protection for critical assets. Judges praised FirePro UK for its innovative, sustainable approach and its ability to deliver fast, effective, adaptable fire suppression solutions.
Judges praised FirePro UK for its innovative and environmentally friendly condensed aerosol fire suppression system. Its modular, non-pressurised design delivers rapid, bespoke protection for critical assets while reducing costs and avoiding the collateral damage of traditional fire engineering solutions.
Outstanding Partnership/Collaboration
Fire Control Collaboration between Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk Fire and Rescue Services
The Fire Control Collaboration between Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk Fire and Rescue Services has delivered the UK’s first Motorola Fire Control Hub, setting a new benchmark for resilience and interoperability. By uniting expertise, shared assets, and rigorous training, the partnership ensures seamless multi‑site mobilisation and enhanced public safety. Judges praised its national leadership and exemplary, resilient emergency response model.
Judges applauded the Fire Control Collaboration between Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk Fire and Rescue Services for setting a national benchmark in resilience. By integrating Motorola’s advanced Fire Control Hub, the tri-service partnership ensures seamless, multi-site emergency response and enhanced interoperability for millions of residents.
Outstanding Organisation
Fire Industry Association
The Fire Industry Association, Europe’s largest fire safety trade association, represents more than 1,300 members and drives sector improvement through training, technical guidance, and strong industry leadership. Working closely with government and Fire and Rescue Services, it raises standards, strengthens competency, and enhances building safety. Judges praised its exceptional technical leadership and measurable, sector‑wide impact.
Judges highlighted the Fire Industry Association for its outstanding technical leadership and measurable impact across the fire safety sector. As Europe’s largest fire safety trade association, the FIA sets standards through education, guidance, and industry coordination, driving continual improvements that enhance safety and competency nationwide.