Bernie Higgins M.I.Fire.E, MIFSM, MIISRM, TechIOSH in

Bernie Higgins M.I.Fire.E, MIFSM, MIISRM, TechIOSH

Commander · DISC type D
Member at The Institute of Fire Safety Managers - IFSM
📍 London Area, United Kingdom

A former Deputy Assistant Commissioner with a 33-year career in the London Fire Brigade, Bernie now leads ROAR UK Ltd. He is a key figure in European fire safety, chairing both British and European standards committees for firefighting equipment, and holds a First Class Honours degree in Psychology.

Outside of his professional life, Bernie is a huge rugby fan who follows the Six Nations and the British Lions tour. He has a passion for public safety education and a personal interest in learning about Eastern cultures, spirituality, and mental discipline through travel to India and the Far East.

Bernie introduced the National Inter-Agency Liaison Officers (NILOs) to the UK, a now-established role that bridges the communication gap between agencies at critical incidents.

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Experience
45 Years
Current Role
Member
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Bernie shows up

Risk-Taker
Impact-Driven
Strong-Willed

They are very proud of what they do. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.

Priorities

Topics Bernie cares about

Equipment Standardization
As Chair for both the British (FSH/17) and European (CEN/TC 192) standards committees, he is an authority on the harmonization of firefighting equipment standards.
Public Safety Education
Frequently shares safety advice and has highlighted the need for public awareness campaigns on emerging risks like those from Lithium-Ion batteries.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Member
The Institute of Fire Safety Managers - IFSM
9-2024 - 10-2025
Operations Director
The Ethical Fire Safety and Risk Management (TEFSRM) Group Ltd
7-2024 - 8-2024
Operations Manager
The Ethical Fire Safety and Risk Management (TEFSRM) Group Ltd
10-2023
Chair
European Standards Committee CEN/TC 192 Firefighting Equipment
7-2023
Committee Member
IOSH Fire Risk Management Group
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1973 - 1978
Education details unavailable
Emanuel Grammar School
1-2022 - 12-2022
Higher National Diploma
Rapid Results College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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