Dale joined the FPA in 2018 having spent almost 30 years in the sprinkler industry. During this time, he undertook special risk projects in the form of gaseous systems, fire detection, foam systems, and sprinkler system design, culminating in his last position as Technical Director for one of the UK’s largest sprinkler contractors.
Dale is responsible for all types of suppression systems, technical issues, sprinkler inspections, and sprinkler training at the FPA. He is a fully Qualified Sprinkler Design Engineer, has an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Engineering Technology, a CFPA European Diploma in Fire Prevention, and is currently studying towards an MSc degree with the University of Central Lancashire. Dale is an Incorporated Engineer (IEng), and a member of both the Institution of Fire Engineers and the Institution of Engineering and Technology.