The Fire Industry Association (FIA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and lunch brought together more than 300 from the industry. The event highlights the achievements of the association over the last year and signals priorities for the future. Members mingle with industry colleagues, entertain prospective customers and catch up with the FIA Secretariat. This year Ellie Taylor provided the after-lunch entertainment.
After lunch and the chairman’s address the FIA marked exceptional contribution to the fire safety industry. This year Jonathan O’Neill received the FIA’s Lifetime achievement award. As O’Neill collected his award, FIA CEO, Ian Moore cited some of Jonathan’s achievements and said: “I cannot think of anyone better connected within the fire industry than Jonathan – he has been consistent in his support for improving the resilience of the built environment and has provided educated and informed challenge where it is due both within the UK and internationally.”
The FIA Honorary Award signifies a member’s sustained commitment and outstanding volunteer contributions to FIA. Martin Harvey and David Murfitt were recognised for their long term contribution that started before the formation in 2007 of the FIA, in the days of BFPSA (British Fire Protection Systems Association) and FETA (Fire Extinguishing Trade Association).
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