We’re thrilled to announce that FDM Training & Development has been named Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious 2025 Fire & Security Matters Awards!  

This award is a huge honour — and a powerful recognition of the hard work, innovation, and passion that drives our team every day. 

A Night to Remember 

Held in celebration of excellence across the fire and security industries, the FSM Awards shine a light on organisations and individuals making real impact. For FDM, this win is more than just a trophy — it’s a milestone in our mission to transform standards, culture, and professionalism across the fire door industry. 

Our Managing Director, Nicola John, and a number of our team members were in attendance to accept the award and celebrate the evening with peers and industry leaders. The atmosphere was electric — and the pride among our team was unmistakable. 

Driven by Purpose 

At FDM, we’re committed to much more than just training delivery. Our work is rooted in creating meaningful cultural change — challenging outdated practices, raising awareness, and equipping professionals with the qualifications, confidence, and insight to deliver safer built environments. 

Behind this award is a team of incredible individuals who work with drive, purpose, and creativity to turn bold ideas into impactful results. A special thank you goes to Dan Cope, Sara Richardson, Logan Harrison, Ivelin Mickey Ignatov, Shaun Smith, Kieran Percival, Steve Roberts, Duncan Brickhill, and Mark Helliwell — and to Nicola John, whose leadership continues to inspire us all. 

What’s Next for FDM? 

We’re just getting started. 

Exciting new qualifications, partnerships, and initiatives are in development behind the scenes — all designed to raise the bar for fire door training, fire safety culture, and professional standards across the industry. 

As we celebrate this win, we remain focused on the future. This award reflects what we’ve achieved — but more importantly, it motivates us to keep pushing forward. 

Thank You 

To everyone who has supported FDM’s journey — our clients, learners, partners, and colleagues — thank you. This win is for all of us. 

Here’s to continued progress, collaboration, and change. 

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