Bernie Higgins is a highly accomplished health and safety professional with an extensive background in fire safety, risk management, and strategic leadership across the public, private, and voluntary sectors. With a career spanning decades in high-profile roles, Bernie has consistently demonstrated integrity, analytical expertise, and a commitment to regulatory excellence. Currently serving as Operations Director at The Ethical Fire Safety Risk Management Group, Bernie provides expert fire risk assessments, health and safety training, and consultancy for organisations across various industries. His leadership extends to chairing a European Standards Committee (EN/TC 192) for firefighting equipment, ensuring the harmonisation of safety standards across Europe. As a Company Director at Risk, Operations, Assurance & Resilience (ROAR) UK Ltd, Bernie plays a pivotal role in fire safety governance, auditing, and regulatory compliance. His contributions to the Fire Industry Association (FIA) and the National Fire Chiefs Council have helped shape industry best practices, particularly in ethical procurement and standard-setting. Bernie’s distinguished career includes tenure as Director of Training at the Fire Service College, where he oversaw a £5M budget and secured a national resilience training contract. His strategic leadership during major incidents, including the 2014 UK-wide flooding response and the 2011 London riots, has earned him widespread recognition, including a Letter of Congratulation from the Mayor of London. In addition to his operational roles, Bernie has contributed significantly to education and governance, serving as a long-standing Trustee and former Chair at Westbourne Primary School, ensuring robust risk management and financial oversight. A first-class psychology graduate, Bernie also holds multiple fire safety, health & safety, and risk management qualifications, including Member IFE (M.IFE) and National Diploma in Health and Safety (DipNEBOSH). He remains an active member of IOSH, IFSM, and IISRM, reinforcing his ongoing commitment to professional development. With an exceptional ability to bridge policy, training, and operational safety, Bernie Higgins continues to be a driving force in fire safety, risk management, and ethical safety leadership.