CRAIG HERBERT
MIFireE
T: 01438 735777
M: 07886 929540
E: craig@bawfs.com
Profile
Craig was in Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue for over 25 years and of those years 17 were in the Fire Safety Department. Craig served in every rank in the Fire Safety and retired as the ‘Director of Community Fire Safety’. Craig was listed on the IFE register of Fire Risk Assessors for 8 years before deciding to slow down to a part time supervisory role, which allows him to spend more time with his grandchildren but still keeping a finger on the pulse, when needed. Craig is part of the family business from its original inception where he assisted his son, Mark, start up the business back in 2006 which incorporated fire alarm, emergency lighting and fire extinguishers services.
EXPERIENCE
- 25 years Fire Service Experience with Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue service (HFRS)
- 17 years experience as a Fire Safety Officer
- Served in every rank in the Fire Safety Department and retired as the ‘Director of Community’
- Involvement in the issue of the Fire Certificate for all the major shopping malls in Hertfordshire
- Involved in several high profile Fire Safety Prosecutions
- Acted as Means of Escape Fire Liaison to several local authority building control departments
- Experience in major incident planning
- Attended several major incidents in Command and Support roles
- Former member of the HFRS Senior Management Board
- Former Chair of the HFRS Equality external focus group
- Former Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officers Association (CACFOA) Fire Safety Committee
- Regional Secretary
EXPERTISE
- Responsible for all Fire Safety Enforcement and Fire Education in Hertfordshire
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Public Policy & Management
- Attended and passed the Fire Service College (FSC) ‘Specialist Fire Safety Course’
- Completed the FSC ‘Divisional Command Course’
- Attended the FSC ‘Fire Investigation Course’
- Completed the Hertfordshire County Council ‘Compass Course’ for Senior Managers
SPECIALISES
- Specialises in varied aspects of fire safety
HOBBIES
Enjoys all sport and spending time with his 5 Grandchildren, including building a variety of things for them
