Stephen Howe

Stephen Howe is an experienced professional with a robust background in fire safety training and health and safety management. Currently serving as IPS Team Leader at the Office for National Statistics since November 2020, Stephen has been promoted from the position of IPS Interviewer. A long-standing member of Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue Service since 1989, Stephen has held multiple roles including Breathing Apparatus Instructor, Aerial Ladder Platform Instructor, and Crew Manager, recently receiving a promotion as Operational Crew Manager (Retired). Additionally, Stephen is active in training initiatives, having conducted various health and safety courses as a self-employed instructor since December 2019, and previously served as a casual lecturer at South Tyneside College until May 2023. Stephen’s qualifications are further enhanced by a focus on industrial health and safety management through professional certifications and training, including IOSH accreditation and multiple specialized training courses.