Dave joined the FPA in 2025, having previously worked for the FIA where he acted as Secretary to its Extinguishing, Fire and Rescue and Export Councils for almost 20 years. He began his career as a Research Scientist in the Kidde Group looking into Halon replacement gases and later specialising in watermist systems, before moving into product, sales, and business development roles, including as a director for the UK arm of Coldcut Systems.
Throughout his career Dave has authored many articles and publications as well as sitting on relevant BSI, Euralarm and other fire-related committees. He is Convenor of the Risk Control Working Group and the Emerging Risks Working group and produces technical guidance on behalf of the FPA and RISCAuthority. Dave holds a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Leicester and a PhD from the University of Reading following research into the thermodynamics of high temperature solutions.