The Fire Protection Association (FPA) is the UK’s national fire safety authority, leading the charge in research, training, and consultancy to prevent fires and protect lives. But being at the forefront of fire safety isn’t easy—especially when it comes to hiring the right talent.
Finding skilled laboratory technicians has been a major hurdle for FPA. Their location limited their talent pool, making recruitment a challenge. They needed driven, capable apprentices who could grow into experts in fire safety.
The Solution: Tiro x FPA Apprenticeships
That’s where Tiro came in.
For the past three years, we’ve helped FPA tackle this challenge head-on, recruiting and training two exceptional lab technician apprentices:
– Callum Free – Smashed his apprenticeship with a distinction
– Alex Baker – On track to complete by the end of this year
We didn’t just fill vacancies—we found candidates who were hungry to learn, contribute, and thrive in the fire safety industry. Our apprenticeship programme gave them:
- Hands-on experience in a real lab
- Expert-led training tailored to FPA’s needs
- Continuous support and mentorship to ensure success
The Impact: Futureproofing FPA’s Workforce
By partnering with Tiro, FPA has:
– Overcome hiring challenges linked to location
– Developed highly skilled lab technicians
– Boosted talent retention and career development
With Callum excelling and Alex following closely behind, the investment in apprenticeships is already paying off.
What FPA Says
“Tiro has been instrumental in supporting our apprenticeship programme, providing us with young, talented apprentices who have contributed positively to our business. Their recruitment and training process was efficient and well-managed. We are pleased with the service provided and would confidently recommend Tiro to other organisations.”
— Victoria New, Assoc CIPD, HR Manager, Fire Protection Association
Why This Matters
In specialist industries, talent shortages can’t be ignored. The right apprenticeship programme doesn’t just solve short-term hiring issues—it builds the next generation of experts. And that’s exactly what we do at Tiro.