Fire & Risk Management Consultant (2022–2023): Sharing Expertise on a Global Scale

Translating Frontline Experience into Global Impact

As an independent Fire and Risk Management Consultant, Paul worked with fire and rescue services, public safety agencies, and critical infrastructure operators across the UK and internationally. His mission was simple: to raise standards, transfer knowledge, and strengthen emergency preparedness wherever the need was greatest.

From high-rise urban centres to remote oil and gas operations, Paul delivered tailored training, operational reviews, and strategic advice rooted in real-world experience and global best practice.

Elevating Practice Through Training

One of Paul’s greatest joys during this period was providing incident command and risk management training to fire and rescue professionals from around the world. Whether mentoring a station commander or briefing senior executives, Paul brought a calm authority and deep operational insight that resonated with practitioners across all levels.

He delivered immersive workshops on major incident planning, crisis leadership, and multi-agency coordination—focusing not just on theory but on practical application under pressure. His teaching style blended structure and storytelling, allowing clients to learn from London’s most challenging incidents without repeating its mistakes.

Consultancy for Complex Risk Environments

Alongside training, Paul advised on risk management strategies for a range of high-risk sectors. His consultancy work included reviewing emergency response plans, advising on fire safety design, and conducting readiness assessments for major developments and events.

Clients valued Paul’s ability to translate policy into action, to navigate the grey areas of accountability, and to prepare teams for the unexpected. His work often sat at the intersection of compliance, culture, and confidence—helping organisations go beyond box-ticking to real resilience.

A Global Perspective, A Personal Commitment

This chapter of Paul’s career reaffirmed what he knew to be true: that expertise is only valuable when it’s shared. Working with diverse teams across different geographies gave him a deeper appreciation for the universal principles of safety—and the local contexts that shape how those principles must be applied.

It also paved the way for his next challenge: joining the strategic team at Red Sea Global, where he would bring together everything he’d learned—from London’s firegrounds to the deserts of Saudi Arabia.

If your organisation needs trusted guidance on fire, risk, or resilience—from someone who’s led in the toughest environments—get in touch with Jennings Consulting.