Experienced fire protection professionals
Accredited Practitioners
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For the purpose of the AFSS, only people who are accredited by the Fire Protection Association as a Accredited Practitioner (Fire Safety) can assess and endorse fire safety measures on an AFSS. These people are also called Fire Safety Assessors (FSAs).
These individuals possess the relevant knowledge & experience to decide if a fire safety measure is capable of performing to the standard to which it was originally installed.
Civil Fire currently have 7 individuals recognized as Accredited Practitioners (Fire Safety).These experts possess the relevant up-to-date knowledge and experience required to determine the effectiveness of fire safety measures listed on fire safety schedules.
Civil Fire is accredited to endorse ALL fire safety measures.
Stevan Glanville
- F010155A
After 10 years in the Royal Australian Navy serving as a Marine Technician, Steve worked for Wormald Fire Protection before joining Civil Fire in 2004. During his 21 years at Civil Fire, Steve has continued to develop his skills and competence in all aspects of fire protection.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate Certificate in Development Assessment (UTS)
- Graduate Certificate in Bushfire Protection (UWS)
- Graduate Certificate in Building Surveying
- FPAS Accreditation as a Fire Safety Assessor (Unrestricted) F010155A [QUALIFIED]
- FPAS Inspect and Test Accreditation IT10155
- Advanced Building Regulation Short Course (UTS)
- Asbestos Removal Qualified Supervisor
- Fire door Qualified Supervisors Certificate
- Restricted Electrical License
- Certificate for safety checking of electrical appliances
- Trades qualification in Engineering (Mechanical)
- Cert II, Cert III & Cert IV in Asset Maintenance (Fire Protection Equipment)
John Ivison​
- F016845A
During his 33 years with Fire and Rescue NSW, John attended many building fires and saw first hand the crucial role played by well-functioning fire protection systems in saving lives. Before joining Civil Fire, he worked in a design role for both Wormald and Commercial Fire Protection. His area of expertise is sprinkler and hydraulic systems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate Diploma Fire Safety Engineering (UWS)
- Graduate Diploma Building Surveyor (UWS)
- Graduate of the Institution of Fire Engineers
- Advanced Building Regulation Short Course (UTS)
- Building’s Professional Board A4 Accredited Certifier – Building Inspector (BPB2366)
- FPAS Accreditation as a Fire Safety Assessor (Unrestricted) F016845A
- FPAS Inspect and Test Accreditation
- Fitter & turner by trade
Drew Ivison
- F029402A
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate Diploma Building Surveying (UWS)
- Cert III Public Safety (Fire Fighting)
- Bachelor in Property Economics (UTS)
- FPAS Accreditation as a Fire Safety Assessor F029402A [QUALIFIED]
- FPAS Inspect & Test Accreditation
- Asbestos Removal Qualified Supervisor
Brent Wallis
- F061892A
Brent joined Civil Fire in 2020, starting his career as an electrician in the field before moving into inspections and door repairs. With a strong aptitude for compliance and a commitment to professional growth, Brent has upskilled to become a Fire Safety Assessor, bringing valuable technical knowledge and practical experience to the role.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate Certificate in Fire Safety Engineering
- FPAS Accreditation as a Fire Safety Assessor F061892A [QUALIFIED]
- Advanced Building Regulation Short Course (UTS)
- Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Qualified Electrician
- Certificate for safety checking of electrical appliances
- Cert II Asset Maintenance (Fire Protection Equipment)
Alex Crowhurst
- F061887A
Alex joined Civil Fire in 2021 as an inspection technician and quickly progressed to a supervisory role within the team. Now a qualified Fire Safety Assessor, Alex is known for his strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to compliance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- FPAS Accreditation as a Fire Safety Assessor F061887A [QUALIFIED]
- Advanced Building Regulation Short Course (UTS)
- Remove Friable & Non-Friable Asbestos
- Cert II Asset Maintenance (Fire Protection Equipment)
Rebecca Maguire
- F061966A
Rebecca (Bec) began her career at Civil Fire in 2018 in an administration role, where she quickly developed a strong understanding of technical compliance within the industry. Her dedication and ability to grasp complex concepts saw her progress to become a qualified Fire Safety Assessor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate Certificate in Fire Safety Engineering
- FPAS Accreditation as a Fire Safety Assessor F061966A [QUALIFIED]
- Advanced Building Regulation Short Course (UTS)
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (Construction)
- Cert II Asset Maintenance (Fire Protection Equipment)
Matt Maddocks
- F063097A
Matt joined Civil Fire in 2022 as a door hanger and has since advanced to become a qualified Fire Safety Assessor, applying his hands-on experience to support compliance and safety across all projects.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- FPAS Accreditation as a Fire Safety Assessor F063097A [QUALIFIED]
- Remove Friable & Non-Friable Asbestos
- Asbetsos Removal Qualified Supervisor
- Cert II Asset Maintenance (Fire Protection Equipment)
We're accredited to endorse all the fire safety measures:
- Access panels, doors and hoppers to fire-resisting shafts
- Automatic fail-safe devices
- Automatic fire detection and alarm systems (1)
- Automatic fire detection and alarm systems (2)
- Automatic fire suppression systems (1)
- Automatic fire suppression systems (2)
- Division 7 miscellaneous fire safety offences
- Emergency lifts
- Emergency lighting
- Emergency planning
- Emergency warning and intercommunication systems
- Exit signs
- Fire alarm monitoring
- Fire control centres and rooms
- Fire dampers
- Fire doors
- Fire hose reel systems
- Fire hydrant systems (1)
- Fire hydrant systems (2)
- Fire seals protecting openings in fire-resisting components
- Fire shutters
- Fire windows
- Lightweight construction
- Mechanical air handling system
- Perimeter vehicle access for emergency vehicles
- Portable fire extinguishers
- Safety curtains in proscenium openings
- Smoke alarms and heat alarms
- Smoke and heat vents
- Smoke dampers
- Smoke detectors and heat detectors
- Smoke doors
- Solid core doors
- Standby power systems
- Wall-wetting sprinkler and drencher systems
- Warning and operational signs
I don’t think we’ve had contractors come through before who were so clean and tidy, helpful and responsive with ideas about how to better maintain the heritage and be compliant and generally respectful of the property.
He was so thoughtful, he stopped the really noisy part of the repair so I could answer calls. I went out at lunch, and he was on his hands and knees washing the floor in the entry because he’d brought in some debris from the street.
