Fellow of the Institution of
Fire Engineers
MIFPO
FAE (Chairman)
Mediation Tutor |
Over 27 years' experience
in fire engineering
and investigation
|
Mediation tutor since 1995, and since 1998 in Hong Kong. Approved as a mediation tutor by the Hong Kong Law Society.
Panel member for several court annexed mediation schemes. Experienced mediator in court schemes, as well as in private client mediations.
Mediations have included a broad range of subject matters:
- Security systems
- Computer hardware and software
- Building contractor/subcontractor disputes
- Landlord and tenant
- Publicity and media disputes
- Further, as an expert advisor, Steve has assisted in mediations including a £25 million, 12 party dispute.
Steve has a great deal of expertise within the sphere of fire safety and regulation, as well as dealing with fire forensic matters, and computer/mulitplexed alarm and security systems. Experience has been gained through service in the London Fire Brigade in various roles, including operational firefighter, fireground officer, and as a fire safety inspector. This latter role included approval, inspection and testing of fire alarm systems and fixed installations.
He is regularly engaged as a consultant and expert witness on matters pertaining to fire investigation, engineering, prevention and regulation. He is also well known in dealing with matters of causation in vehicle and automotive fires.
Steve has been a fire investigator at senior level for both Fire Brigade and private sector companies. Fire investigation experience in the USA with Peter Vallas Associates, Inc. of New Jersey, New York and Florida. Also, fire investigation experience in Europe, Hong Kong, Kuwait and the Emirates. In all, over twenty-seven years experience in the fire engineering and investigation sphere.