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Arron co-founded Fire Door Inspection Solutions as a start up with Ash Malhan in 2016, bringing sector experience since 2005. As Managing Director, he drives strategy, growth, and innovation while ensuring exceptional service and a client-focused culture remain at the heart of the business.
Arron Edwards
Managing Director
As Commercial Director at Fire Door Inspection Solutions since 2016, Annmarie oversees all commercial operations including contract negotiation, risk management, and compliance. With 12 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor and a Law degree, she combines cost discipline with legal expertise to drive profitability and client confidence in the fire door and passive fire protection sector.
Annmarie Jenks
Commercial Director
Bringing 24 years of experience in doorset manufacturing, Richard started as a Manufacturing Engineer and progressed into Contract Management before joining Fire Door Inspection Solutions as Operations Manager in 2016. Now Operations Director, Richard oversees all operational activities and is currently leading the company’s largest healthcare project.
Richard Middlemiss
Operations Director
Richie has been with Fire Door Inspections Solutions since it's inception after starting in the sector in 2006. He holds IFE Level 3 accreditation in Passive Fire Protection, is a Technician Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers, Bluesky-certified for fire door inspections, an associate member of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), and BM Trada approved for installation and maintenance. As Technical and Compliance Lead, he ensures all work meets compliance and industry best practice, keeping Fire Door Inspection Solutions at the forefront of fire door services.
Richie Ellis - TIFireE, AIFSM
Technical Compliance Director
Darren has over 25 years experience in passive fire protection, including 10 in inspections, 4 with Warrington Fire’s FIRAS and 7 with KIWA IFC. He’s led audits and site inspections under third-party certification schemes, ensuring compliance, competency, and adherence to industry standards. His expertise spans fire compartmentation and regulatory assurance, providing clear, reliable insight across all aspects of passive fire protection.
Darren Salisbury - TIFireE
PFP Operations Director