Management
Iris
As the Office manager, Iris helped Australian Fire Protection grow into a full team of talented people who care about helping people prepare for emergencies.
Iris believes in empowering clients with knowledge through the training and Courses that Australian Fire Protection deliver and is passionate about education on Fire Safety and Compliance.
Patrick
As the CEO of Australian Fire Protection, Patrick wants the team to share in his vision and core values into the delivery of our Customer Service Journey. Patrick's motto which he reminds us all as a team is "How we do anything is how we do everything" which is instilled into the focus of the team. Patrick operated a Fire Protection Business with his father in Brunei with Shell Petroleum which is still in operation today and this passion for Fire Safety and compliance was developed in his younger years underpins the vision for our management and team at Australian Fire Protection.
Trainers
Patrick
With over 35 years experience, Patrick commenced his knowledge in Brunei where he worked with the family business learning all skills in the fire safety equipment, installation and maintenance for small to large corporate and industry based business. Since moving to Australia, Patrick has remained in the fire industry with a focus on specialising in the training and compliance. Over the years, Patrick has developed and delivered various courses both accredited and
non-accredited for Australian Fire Protection, other fire companies and partnerships with other registered training organisations. Patrick reviews all training material before it is presented to our customers as part of our continuous improvement strategies and that these courses are presented at a professional and high standard.
Senior Fire Safety Advisor / Director
Doug.B
Doug career in fire and emergency management started as an operational firefighter on the Gold Coast in 1983. 30 years ago Doug moved from operational duties to take on a non-operational role within the fire service industry. Here he worked with building managers and occupiers assisting them in the preparation and management of workplace specific emergency situations.
As a fire officer Doug enjoyed many years in the community safety dept, where he worked to ensure the safety of building occupiers. Doug practiced this through building inspections, and training students in all aspects of fire safety. Doug has a passion for fire safety education and teaching students how to calmly react in an emergency situation.
Senior Fire Safety Advisor & Trainer
James.F
James is an Emergency Services Volunteer with both the Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) and the State Emergency Service (SES). With over 15 years of experience in education and training, James brings a wealth of knowledge in incident management, operational leadership, and community safety. His background in emergency services has developed a strong commitment to preparedness, teamwork, and effective response during critical situations. James is passionate about helping individuals build confidence and capability in emergency response roles. His approachable training style and focus on practical learning ensures that every participant gains the skills and understanding needed to respond effectively in real-world situations.
Fire Safety Advisor & Trainer
Mark.T
Mark joined Australian Fire Protection following a distinguished career with the Queensland Fire Department, retiring in 2024. He brings over 35 years’ experience across military, law enforcement, emergency services, and the fire sector. Mark also has more than 12 years’ experience managing commercial environments, including shopping centres and resorts, giving him a strong understanding of operational risk and emergency preparedness. A dedicated trainer since 1981, he delivers practical, engaging training that builds confidence and capability in emergency situations.
Senior Fire Safety Advisor & Trainer
Peter.T
Peter brings 45+ years of multi-disciplinary expertise to AFP, with a distinguished career spanning firefighting, paramedicine, security operations, and training. He served as an NSW Senior Firefighter (1978–1991), leading emergency response operations across metropolitan Sydney and training junior firefighters. He later served as an Operational Paramedic with NSW Ambulance (2004–2014), delivering advanced life support and pre-hospital care across critical incidents. Peter’s security experience includes diplomatic protection for the British Consular General Brisbane, VIP protection at Suncorp Stadium and Brisbane Racing Club, and emergency medical response in remote mining operations.
Senior Fire Safety Advisor & Trainer
Business Relationship Officers
Andrea
Andrea has worked in Customer Service since the age of 15. Multi-skilled in customer service, Andrea continues to provide customers with the care and dedication each client deserves.
Andrea is also responsible for ensuring all accredited courses are scheduled ahead of time and also the students register correctly for all accredited courses and that the course packs are posted in time to each student.
Current Fire Safety Advisor
Angela
Angela has over 20 years experience in customer service experience. With previous experience working with a range of different businesses, Angela's experience and skill set assists Australian Fire Protection in providing the best experience possible for our clients.
Current Fire Safety Advisor
Evacuation Diagram Designers
Patrick
Patrick has many years' experiences in using various CAD software & also Plan Studio. As the head CAD team, Patrick assists the CAD team in ensuring that Australian Fire Protection's evacuation diagrams are compliant before they are sent to the client.
Over the years Patrick has completed in excess of 7,000 diagrams across Australia ensuring the diagrams meet the Australian Standards AS3745-2010. Some of the diagrams Patrick has designed include schools, warehouses, storage facilities, desalination plants, hotels, hospitals, high rises, retail stores, childcare & early learning centres, age care facilities, correctional facilities and many more.
Senior CAD Designer / Fire Safety Advisor
Ariel
Arial has been a CAD Designer with the AFP for over 5 years and plays an integral role in ensuring evacuation signs & diagrams meet the AFP standard.
As the Senior CAD Designer / Fire Safety Advisor, Arial also helps guide new CAD Team members in meeting the AFP Quality Standards
E-Train & Plan Safe Support
Patrick
Patrick has always had a passion for information technology and computer programming. He completed a Diploma of Information Technology (Business) in 1998 and has worked with numerous companies and schools developing Software solutions and CRM Database.
Patrick has a strong background with the development of the customer Management system that we use at Australian Fire Protection and this continued on with the development of our online Learning Management Systems (E-Train) and Plan Safe deployment in place for Customers to enjoy. With his experience as a Fire Safety Adviser and It is a win win situation for the Customer Service Journey experience.
Andrea
Andrea oversees Australian Fire Protection's online training both (E-Train) and Plan Safe.
You will often find Andrea responding to individual enquiries or assisting with any technical questions that you or your staff may have. Andrea can also assist in the deployment & customisation of your online training for your business and industry.