More info about Richard

Richard’s inspiration to create G.F. Fire Solutions came from seeing the devastating results of businesses who did not understand the fire safety legislation. The ethos behind G.F. Fire Solutions is to ensure all businesses and landlords are educated and supported through the fire safety legislation compliance. We provide high quality assessments for individual and multi-site premises such as housing associations, branded chains/franchises of business whilst still being affordable to even the smallest business owner.

As a qualified Carpenter & Joiner, Richard is able to understand the construction of the building being assessed.

Serving in the London Ambulance Service for over 11 years on front line Emergency Ambulances, emergency planning, major incident management and flew on the HEMS air ambulance.

Senior Controller during the construction and commissioning of the Croydon Tramlink leaving to join the London Traffic Control Centre for Transport for London as a senior controller.

2005 brought new challenges as Richard joined the London 2012 Olympic bid team. This involved working closely with Emergency Services to ensure a safe visit by the IOC members.

Two years later, after a celebration of London winning the 2012 Olympics, an early morning phone call brought Richard back into work at immediate notice to help TFLs response to the July 7th London Bombings.

After a further time working in Fire Safety , G.F. Fire Solutions was launched.