Fire engineering

Expert fire engineering advice and performance based design to deliver compliant, practical and cost-effective fire safety solutions.

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Consultancy

Inspections and testing

Fire protection services

Passive and active fire protection solutions that safeguard people, property and buildings throughout their lifecycle.

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Passive fire protection

Active fire protection and security

Sectors

Our sector expertise enables us to deliver tailored fire safety solutions that address the unique challenges of every building and the people who use it.

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Ensuring staff and patient safety across complex healthcare settings

Student accommodation

Protecting residents and ensuring compliance with minimal disruption

About us

Driven by quality, expertise and innovation, we provide integrated fire safety solutions that help organisations build safer, more resilient environments.

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Third-party accredited for complete peace of mind.

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News and insights

Explore everything Checkmate Fire has to offer, from our services and resources to frameworks, training, case studies and the latest insights.

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Training academy

Build skills and confidence through expert-led fire safety training.

Access trusted procurement routes for compliant fire safety solutions.

Meet the team

Behind every assessment, strategy, and installation is a team of people who care passionately about the built environment, the safety of the people within it, and the integrity of the fire safety measures that protect it. We work with clients across every sector, collaborating with architects, designers, contractors, building owners, and other professionals from the earliest stages of design through to construction and ongoing building management. Whatever the challenge, our people bring together different perspectives and areas of expertise to understand what is happening within a building – and what needs to happen next.

With more than 80 years of combined industry experience, meet the expertise behind safer buildings.

Simon Finnie

Chief Executive Officer

Sophie Calverley

Chief Financial Officer

Arthur Bradbury

Group Development Director

Mick Rudd

Divisional Managing Director: Healthcare & Accommodation

Terry Tucker

Divisional Managing Director: Education & Property

Michael Heydon

Divisional Managing Director: Active Fire & Security

Damien Ward

Group Technical Director

Manoj Rana

Group Digital & Analytics Director

Natalie Toas

Group Head of People & Development

Kate Shier

Group Head of Finance

Colin Campbell

Group Head of SHEQ

Valentine Ozala

Group Head of IT

Ian Turpin

Group Head of Marketing Communication

Stephen Matthews

National Support Manager

Leonie Rothery

Senior Supply Chain Manager

HOW CAN WE HELP?

Get the right expertise behind your fire safety

From fire strategy and consultancy to inspections, remediation, and ongoing assurance, Checkmate Fire brings together the technical expertise, engineering judgment, and hands-on experience to help you understand and manage fire risk – and protect your building for the long term.