Benjamin A Walker

Benjamin Walker is a globally acclaimed presenter and international compartment firefighting instructor. He started his career in the Metropolitan Tyne & Wear Fire Brigade, working and commanding some of Europe's busiest fire stations. Following a spell at a small rural fire department, he took a study sabbatical in the United States, obtaining several fire service certifications and studying FEMA's Emergency Management qualifications.Returning to the UK to train the London Fire Brigade in...See more

Benjamin Walker is a globally acclaimed presenter and international compartment firefighting instructor. He started his career in the Metropolitan Tyne & Wear Fire Brigade, working and commanding some of Europe's busiest fire stations. Following a spell at a small rural fire department, he took a study sabbatical in the United States, obtaining several fire service certifications and studying FEMA's Emergency Management qualifications.Returning to the UK to train the London Fire Brigade in compartment firefighting, he was recognised by the Institution of Fire Engineers, winning the Godiva Award and subsequent works and contributions led to award of the Fellowship of the Institution aged 40. He has had operational spells at Fire EMS departments in the USA including riding out with Chicago Fire Department, Newport FD and studying Emergency Medicine at Roger Williams University, Providence, Rhode Island.In demand as a presenter and instructor, he has taught on multiple occasions at the world's largest conference, FDIC in Indianapolis, and remains determined in his pursuit of reducing firefighter line of duty deaths worldwide. He appears as a firefighting subject expert for Sky News, BBC, Russia Today and many other media outlets, writing for The Guardian, FIRE, Fire Risk Management, Fire Engineering and more.Ben is the Chief and Director of Ignis Global Ltd, a bespoke Fire and Safety Consultancy in the UK, providing training and safety/risk management advice to Fire Services, industry, and private clients. Ignis Global is also an official education provider of ABBE (Awarding Body for the Built Environment) on behalf of Birmingham City University, courses offered include Diploma and Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment, Award in Fire Door Surveying. Fire Safety Auditors (with WFST), Technical Rescue Instructor (with IRRTC) with many more are also available. Ben and Shan remain at the cutting edge of international operations knowledge and scientific advances. They strive to presenting this essential information in an accessible and clear manner for firefighters wherever they are the world. Stay honest, open, and forthright, without fear. See less