About Us
The Fire Protection Specialists team brings together over 45 years combined experience in the industry to ensure the highest standards and the best possible service on every project.
Our team offers unrivalled knowledge and expertise in passive fire protection, gained on the front line of some of the most prestigious projects in the UK and Ireland. They know the industry inside out and will take ownership of your project from start to finish to ensure top class performance, complete compatibility, expert installation and full certification.
We strive to create safe, certified systems that offer excellent value for money, delivering quality without compromise, to protect both your buildings and your legal liabilities.
Dave Murphy
Managing Director
Dave worked with O’Keeffe Insulation Services from 1997 to 2007. Working his way up to Contracts Manager, Dave was responsible for all aspects of passive fire protection, from planning through to delivery on projects ranging in value and size from £1k to £2m.
In 2007, Dave decided to use his unrivalled expertise and knowledge on fire stopping & all passive fire protection products to start his own company, offering a better level of service. He established Fire Protection Specialists in Ireland and a majority of his clients transferred work to him giving the new company a turn over in excess of £1.5m. He expanded the business in August 2012, establishing Fire Protection Specialists in the UK as an independent company
Beth Ardrey
Office Manager
Beth’s previous roles include management consultancy, dealing with various companies offering support and advice and streamlining their processes and systems management. Beth has now joined Fire Protection Specialists Ltd as Office Manager and deals with the ISO 9001-2008 standard Systems, also ensuring all certification and accreditation systems are kept up to date, dealing with day to day accounts and liaising with Directors and Supervisors ensuring all projects are completed to plans and within budget.
Mick Peel
Over 20 year’s experience in the passive fire protection and coatings industry. Experienced gained in both sub-contractor and manufacturer sectors.
A professional hard working individual with a comprehensive knowledge of the industry: Commercial, Technical and Operational.
An excellent knowledge of products from specification requirement to installation/application process. Past experience in product development through to testing.