Damien Ward

Mifiree, Mifsm, Technical Director at Checkmate Fire Solutions

Damien Ward has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Damien began their career in 2007 as a Site Sub agent / Civil Engineer at Carey Group PLC's Civil Engineering Division. Damien then moved on to work at the Building Research Establishment (BRE) in 2008, where they served as a Consultant and later as a Senior Scheme Manager until 2017. Since 2017, Damien has been with Checkmate Fire Solutions Ltd, where they started as a Technical and Compliance Manager and currently holds the position of MIFireE, Head of Technical.

Damien Ward's education history consists of three main academic experiences. From 1998 to 2003, they attended Carrick Vocational School, where they did not obtain a specific degree or field of study. Afterwards, from 2003 to 2007, Ward attended Letterkenny Institute of Technology, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Fire Safety Engineering. Lastly, in 2007 and 2008, they attended the University of Hertfordshire and obtained a Foundation Degree (Science) in Construction Management.

In terms of additional certifications, Ward acquired the ILM Level 5 Leadership and Management certification from ILM in September 2019. Additionally, in June 2019, they received a certification from The Institution of Fire Engineers. Lastly, there is mention of an unspecified certification with the initials "MIFireE," but no details regarding the attainment month or year are provided.

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Timeline

  • Mifiree, Mifsm, Technical Director

    November 1, 2023 - present

  • Mifiree Head Of Technical

    November, 2020

  • Technical And Compliance Manager

    April, 2017