Trusted Across the UK

Your partners in professional fire consultancy services

Stadia
Education
Commercial
Industrial
Healthcare
Residential
Retail
Leisure
Infrastructure
Heritage
From schools and stadiums to heritage buildings, corporate offices, and industrial premises, we provide trusted fire safety expertise across a diverse range of settings.

Experienced, Pragmatic, Innovative and Competent Fire Safety Advisors

Established in November 2005 by two former fire officers, JRA Fire Safety Advisors delivers independent and practical fire safety consultancy. We support a broad client base ranging from SMEs to large international organisations, providing proportionate, tailored fire safety solutions.

Practical Innovation, Built on Experience
We work with organisations across multiple sectors, providing reliable fire safety consultancy and practical solutions tailored to their needs.

Below are some of the organisations we are trusted by.

Practical Innovation, Built on Experience

Supporting regulatory compliance, proportionate risk management, and practical safety solutions to create safer spaces throughout the full building lifecycle, from early design and refurbishment through to occupied and operational premises.

 

Core Values

At JRA Fire Safety Advisors, our core values are founded on experience, pragmatism, and competence. We believe in providing clear, independent, and proportionate fire safety advice that is grounded in real-world understanding and regulatory knowledge.

Integrity First

Integrity is fundamental to how we operate at JRA Fire Safety Advisors. We provide independent, objective fire safety advice and act with honesty and accountability in all our work. This ensures that safety-critical decisions are made in the best interests of protecting people and achieving compliant, robust outcomes.

Every project we undertake is treated with care, diligence, and professional responsibility. We recognise that no two buildings or organisations are the same, and we take the time to understand the specific risks, constraints, and objectives of each project.
Protecting people is central to our work. We uphold the highest standards of fire safety and do not compromise on safety-critical matters or adopt shortcuts.
Our Professional Services
Our Experience Across the Built Environment

Our Professional Services

Fire Engineering

We apply established fire engineering principles to assess risk, test design assumptions, and develop proportionate solutions where prescriptive guidance alone may not be appropriate. Our work supports safe, efficient, and compliant outcomes for complex buildings.

Fire Strategies

We develop clear fire strategies for both new developments and existing buildings, using prescriptive guidance and alternative approaches where appropriate. Our strategies set out how life safety objectives are achieved in design and operation, providing practical, proportionate solutions that support compliance and effective ongoing management.

Fire Statement

We produce concise, well-reasoned fire statements that clearly explain how fire safety considerations have been integrated into development proposals, providing confidence to stakeholders and supporting informed decision-making.

Fire Risk Assessments

We deliver structured, risk-based fire risk assessments that identify hazards, evaluate risk, and define practical control measures to protect people and support compliance. Our assessments are supported by clear, annotated site plans, providing a visual and practical reference that helps dutyholders understand risks, implement actions, and manage fire safety effectively.

DSEAR Assessments

We undertake DSEAR assessments to identify fire and explosion risks associated with dangerous substances and advise on appropriate control measures to support safe and compliant operations.

Fire Compartmentation Surveys

We assess the integrity and continuity of fire-resisting construction to confirm effective compartmentation and identify deficiencies that could compromise fire and smoke containment.

Fire Door Surveys

We inspect fire doors to assess suitability, condition, and performance, providing clear findings that support effective compartmentation and life safety.

Ad Hoc Advice

We provide responsive, professional fire safety advice to support specific issues, design changes, or emerging compliance requirements as projects and buildings evolve.

Our Commitment to You

A message from Alex, Managing Director, on the values and standards behind our work at JRA Fire Safety Advisors.

JRA Fire Safety Advisors was founded over 20 years ago by my grandfather, John, and his business partner Ron, both former West Midlands Fire Officers. The business was originally established as a small consultancy to allow two experienced professionals to remain active following retirement. From the outset, however, it was underpinned by a strong commitment to protecting people and providing practical, well-judged fire safety advice. That ethos continues to define the company today.

I joined JRA in June 2017 and recognised the opportunity to build upon these solid foundations. Since that time, the business has followed a structured and considered approach to development, supported by clear objectives and measured growth. Throughout this period, quality, consistency, and client care have remained central to how we operate. Our clients are a fundamental part of JRA’s success. The trust placed in us, and the long-term relationships we have developed, have played a key role in shaping the business and enabling it to grow into what it is today.

Our work is guided by four core principles: integrity, experience-led advice, client focus, and practical, proportionate compliance. These principles inform every project we undertake and shape how our advice is delivered. We approach our work with care, diligence, and a clear sense of professional responsibility, regardless of scale or complexity. As Managing Director, my commitment is to continue developing JRA while maintaining the values on which it was founded, ensuring that our clients receive high-quality, dependable fire safety advice delivered with a personal and considered approach.

A.Bates
Managing Director

Our Perspective

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Sectors

Residential

Apartments, high-rise residential buildings, purpose-built blocks of flats, sheltered and supported housing, student accommodation, and residential care settings.
Fire Safety Planning & Regulatory Assurance

Professional advice that delivers confidence in safety, compliance, and decision-making.

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