About
Alan's Background: Real Frontline Expertise
Alan spent his previous career as a Wholetime Operational Firefighter on a busy Northamptonshire watch. Responding to over 1,800 incidents a year, he saw first hand the devastation fire causes to properties and lives. This frontline experience gives him an elite level of practical knowledge that classroom-only inspectors simply do not have.
Why Choose Ignite South West?
After moving to West Dorset to run two holiday cottages with his wife, Heather, Alan realized fellow owners faced a massive challange: navigating complex safety laws. He launched Ignite South West to provide clear, stress-free compliance advice specifically for holiday home owners across the South West.
Compliance and Protection
Alan takes care of the guesswork so you can protect your guests, your property and your business reputation. Through ongoing professional courses and memberships in official governing bodies, Alan ensures your property fully complies with the latest Home Office regulations and Government guidelines for the paying-guest industry.
Qualifications
Fire Service Competence Training IPDS
Fire Service National Occupational Standards (NOC) Level 3 and 4 Fire Safety
Fire Risk Assessment CPD Certified
Certified City & Guilds Fire Door Inspector
