Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Management
Iris
Together with Patrick, Iris helped Australian Fire Protection grow into a full team of talented people who care about helping people prepare for emergencies. Iris believes in empowering clients with knowledge through the training and Courses that Australian Fire Protection deliver and is passionate about education on Fire Safety and Compliance.
Patrick
As the CEO of Australian Fire Protection, Patrick wants the team to share in his vision and core values into the delivery of our Customer Service Journey. Patrick's motto which he reminds us all as a team is "how we do anything is how we do everything" which is instilled into the focus of the team. Patrick operated a Fire Business with his father in Brunei with Shell Petroleum which is still in operation today and this passion for Fire Safety and compliance was developed in his younger years underpins the vision for our management and team at Australian Fire Protection.
Tracey
As the Business Relationship Manager and a Fire Safety Adviser, Tracey takes care of Key clients and manages the Business Relationship team to make sure our Customer Service Journey is experienced by all of our clients. Tracey works with Patrick and Iris to create business strategies, structures and is a guru in researching legislation and developing procedures.
Trainers
Nick
Nick has worked as a Fire Safety Advisor since 1994 where he trained and educated staff on fire & security safety at a private Brisbane hospital for 15 years. In addition, Nick worked at a national fire company providing the workplace emergency response training programs in accordance with site specific procedures. Nick assists in the development of emergency plans, conducts building fire safety inspections/ audits and advises on current legislation. Nick also delivers Australian Fire Protection's nationally recognised training and
non-accredited training.
Current Senior Fire Safety Advisor
Patrick
With over 30 years experience, Patrick commenced his knowledge in Brunei where he worked with the family business learning all skills in the fire safety equipment, installation and maintenance for small to large corporate and industry based business. Since moving to Australia, Patrick has remained in the fire industry with a focus on specialising in the training and compliance. Over the years, Patrick has developed and delivered various courses both accredited and non-accredited for Australian Fire Protection, other fire companies and partnerships with other registered training organisations. Patrick reviews all training material before it is presented to our customers as part of our continuous improvement strategies and that these courses are presented at a professional and high standard.
Senior Trainer/Senior Fire Safety Advisor
Richard
Richard is a Fire Safety Advisor & Trainer at Australian Fire Protection. As a security manager at a resort, his role diversified into a position on the emergency control organisation. Richard commenced his fire fighting career in 2008 with the aviation rescue fire fighting. Richard conducts relevant training and assessment both practical and theory based and has extensive knowledge with the use of specialist fire fighting equipment and resources.
Current Fire Safety Advisor
Doug
Doug's career in fire and emergency management started as an operational firefighter on the Gold Coast in 1983. 30 years ago Doug moved from operational duties to take on a non-operational role within the fire service industry. Here he worked with building managers and occupiers assisting them in the preparation and management of workplace specific emergency situations. As a fire officer Doug enjoyed many years in the community safety dept, where he worked to ensure the safety of building occupiers. Doug practised this through building inspections, and training students in all aspects of fire safety. Doug has a passion for fire safety education and teaching students how to calmly react in an emergency situation.
Current Fire Safety Advisor
Lyell
Lyell is a Senior Fire Safety Adviser & Trainer at Australian Fire Protection. Lyell has extensive experience in fire training including first response and emergency control organisation/ warden training. After 27 years in the RAAF as a fire fighter, Lyell moved to the private sector and responsibilities included fire safety and compliance including building fire systems and forest fire hazard reduction management. Lyell has also completed qualifications as a fire engineer with the University of South Australia.
Current Senior Fire Safety Advisor
Business Relationship Officers
Tracey
Tracey brings a wealth of knowledge in legislation and experience working with national clientele. Tracey is passionate about the customer experience and leads the business relationship team.
Australian Fire Protections national scale clients work closely with Tracey and her team.
Current Senior Fire Safety Advisor
Natalie
Natalie joined Australian Fire Protection in 2018 with previous experience working with national fire industry organisations.
Natalie's understanding of fire requirements stems back approximately 10 years. Natalie focuses on the development of Australian Fire Protection's customer and external partnering relationships.
Current Fire Safety Advisor
Andrea
Andrea has worked in Customer Service since the age of 15. Multi-skilled in customer service Andrea continues to provide customers with the care and dedication each client deserves.
Current Fire Safety Advisor
Evacuation Diagram Designers
Patrick
Patrick has many years experience in using various CAD software. As the head CAD team Patrick oversees the drawing team ensuring that the drawings are compliant before final dispatch.
Over the years Patrick has completed in excess of 7,000 diagrams across Australia ensuring the diagrams meet the Australian Standards AS3745-2010. Some of the diagrams Patrick has produced include; private & public schools, warehouses, storage facilities, desalination plants, hotels, hospitals, high rises, retail stores, child care centers and many more.
Ariel
Ariel is part of our Evacuation Diagram Design CAD team and has been helping the team create compliant evacuation diagrams for our clients. Ariel is currently studying a master's degree in architecture with Griffith University.
Abby
Abby is part of our Evacuation Diagram Design CAD team and has been helping the team create compliant evacuation diagrams for our clients. Abby is also currently completing a degree with Griffith University.
Abhishek
Abhishek is part of our Evacuation Diagram Design CAD team and has been helping the team create compliant evacuation diagrams for our clients. Abhishek is currently studying a master's degree in architecture with Griffith University.
Business Support
Iris
As the office Manager, Iris manages both the accounts and the daily operations of the business to ensure that there is a smooth transition of business administration and support to the teams.
Tracey
Tracey provides the different departments with the appropriate support including identifying and streamlining processes and strategies.
Tracey also completes all of the human resource management, business recruitment, quality frameworks and is the compliance manager for any nationally recognised training.
Kirsty
Kirsty manages the Australian Fire Protection website, content development and Social Media. Kirsty works closely with our partners to ensure our SEO and Google presence is current and information is available to our Customers. Completing a masters degree in business and creative industries, Kirsty's marketing and creative skills help to develop the aesthetics and accessibility for Australian Fire Protection's clients.
Kirsty also assists Iris and Tracey in the head office with the day to day operations and projects.
E-Train Support
Patrick
Patrick has always had a passion for information technology and computer programming. He completed a Diploma of Information Technology (Business) in 1998 and has worked with numerous companies and schools developing the database requirements.
Patrick has a strong background with the development of the customer Management system that we use at Australian Fire Protection and this continued on with the development of our online Learning Management Systems in place for Customers to enjoy. With his experience as a Fire Safety Adviser and It is a win win situation for the Customer Service Journey experience.
Andrea
Andrea oversees Australian Fire Protection's online training. You will often find Andrea responding to individual enquiries or assisting with any technical questions that you or your staff may have. Andrea can also customise your online training to your business and industry.
Kirsty
Kirsty is one of Australian Fire Protection's online training support officers. You will often find Kirsty responding to individual enquiries or assisting with any technical questions that you or your staff may have. Kirsty can also customise your online training to your business and industry.