Food Service Equipment & Supplies/Expert Profile

Expertise

I am a field service Engineer who specialises in kitchen fire suppression, particularly utilising the R-102 wet Chemical, Ansul Kitchen Fire Suppression System. I am fully Ansul trained in Design, Installation and Maintenance of these systems.

Experience in the area

I have 2 years experience with my current employer, a UK Fire Protection Company.

Organizations

I am a member of the Fire Industry Association (FIA) and work in association with British Approvals of Fire Equipment (BAFE). I am fully Ansul trained and through my employer, an authorised Ansul distributor.

Education/Credentials

Secondary College (GCSE's) and Technical College (City & Guilds).

Past/Present Clients

The Lanesborough Hotel, Central London - Jaguar Cars, Halewood - RBoS, Edinburgh - Welsh Assembly Hall, Wales - RAF Waddington, UK - The Grand Hotel, Scarborough - Ricoh Arena, Coventry, and many more.

What do you like about this subject?

I take pride in providing a service that protects property and life.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope to make people aware of the risks of the kitchen environment and if they have suppression systems installed, how to ensure they are maintained correctly.