Photo – Left: Dave Bartholomew, Right: Ross O’Loughlin

BINGHAM, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM – June 2025 – Global HSE Group, a leading provider of comprehensive fire safety, consultancy and training, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dave Bartholomew as its new Head of Active Fire Solutions. This strategic hire significantly bolsters the company’s capabilities in delivering advanced fire protection systems for high-risk and complex environments across the UK.

In this pivotal role, Dave will be responsible for the strategic leadership, development, installation and execution of active fire protection systems. He will oversee the full lifecycle of solutions, from concept and system design and specification through to installation, commissioning, and client handover, ensuring best-in-class performance and strict compliance with UK fire safety standards, such as BS EN 12845, BS 9251, and B9999:2017. Dave’s expertise encompasses diverse suppression systems, including CPVC sprinklers, gas, water mist technologies and dampers (FD, MFD and SCD).

Ross O’Loughlin, Director, Head of Global Technical Services, said:

“Bringing Dave Bartholomew into our growing team marks a significant milestone for Global. He has over two decades of active fire experience, particularly in developing robust fire solutions for the most challenging environments. Dave’s proven ability to manage complex projects end-to-end, coupled with his uncompromising commitment to regulatory compliance and client satisfaction, will directly enhance our offering and deliver even greater value to our clients navigating their building’s fire safety requirements.”

Before joining Global, Dave was the CEO/Owner of Chrinica Group from 2003 to 2024. During his tenure, he transformed Chrinica Group into a specialist fire company at the forefront of innovation and delivery, managing the business and its subsidiaries from supply and design to complete end-to-end delivery, including maintenance across the African continent. He is also recognised as an SAQCC Fire Suppression Commissioner and Fire Detection Commissioner, as well as a Fire Damper and Smoke Damper Inspector.

Dave Bartholomew, Head of Active Fire Solutions, said:

“I am thrilled to join Global HSE Group, a company renowned for its dedication to excellence and its ‘Do It Right’ attitude to fire safety. I look forward to collaborating with such a talented team and leveraging my experience to contribute to the company’s continued growth, to enhance the active fire solutions offering and support clients in achieving their fire safety objectives.”

This appointment marks an exciting chapter for Global as it continues to grow its capabilities and reinforce its position as a trusted leader in fire safety.

About Global HSE Group

Global HSE Group is an industry leader in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, as well as delivering sustainability and MEP building services, and their own in-house training academy.

Global HSE Group are delighted to announce the launch of their new group branding and business unit logos. As industry leaders in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, Global HSE Group continue to expand into complementary areas, including MEP, H&S and training. The group branding has been implemented to help provide clarity and to differentiate the various business units and range of services delivered across the group.

“As the Group continue to grow, we wanted to ensure each business unit has its own visual identity. We hope that the evolution of our brand and the various business units is helpful in capturing the diverse capabilities within each division. At present, we have Global Passive Fire, Global Technical Services, Global Building Environments, Global Training Academy and Global Health and Safety; however, we have a few additions coming onstream and look forward to announcing these as we move forwards with our exciting growth plans,” said Andrew Cooper, Group Managing Director, Global HSE Group.

Global HSE Group operate across a range of industry sectors, including hospitality, healthcare, education, industrial and commercial, and have an impressive portfolio of clients ranging from PBSA providers, developers, architects and main contractors to end users.

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 necessitates rigorous fire risk reduction, ensuring building and occupant safety, and with fire safety at the heart of everything they do, Global HSE Group are leading experts in providing tailored, innovative fire risk reduction solutions for various structures, including HRRBs. The focus is always on fire safety and compliance, as well as on maintaining positive customer relations through their “Do it Right” ethos and quality-driven approach. Global HSE Group’s aim is to ensure that all buildings they interact with are safer with their involvement and that all work is completed with minimal disruption.

Having won several awards over the years, most recently Fire Safety Innovation and ASFP Marketing Campaign 2023 of the Year for their Fire Scrutineer service, Global HSE Group take fire safety extremely seriously and are proud of the work they do to ensure the buildings they work on and their inhabitants are safe, both now and in the future.

“We take our responsibility for fire safety extremely seriously and pride ourselves on our technical expertise, our compliant workmanship, and our ability to advise on the latest fire-related legislation. In a constantly evolving industry, we are consistently dedicated to fire safety compliance and hope that our clear vision for growth helps to strengthen Global HSE Group’s position as leading fire safety providers as we aim to set the bar in compliant fire safety.”

Andrew Cooper, MD, Global HSE Group

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