ABOUT US

Founded in 2021, the Women in Fire Safety Awards set to honour the outstanding achievements and contributions of all women within the fire safety community.

We strive to address the historical gender imbalance and champion for a more progressive industry. That is why, as an organisation, our aim is to continuously motivate and promote women who exceptionally improve fire safety standards.

Throughout our journey, we hope to also encourage the next generation to see fire safety as an astounding career opportunity by further highlighting how varied, inclusive, diverse and rewarding the industry is as a collective.

CHLOE ANTONIUK MIFSM

Co-Founder

Senior Manager (Fire Safety) at Ark Workplace Risk Ltd

Chloe, Senior Manager of Fire Safety at Ark Workplace Risk, has over 17 years of fire safety experience across various sectors. Her extensive background and ongoing technical training encompass both fire engineering and fire risk assessment. Chloe is a member of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers and holds Tier 3 status on the Nationally Accredited Fire Risk Assessors Register.

In 2021, she co-founded the Women in Fire Safety Awards and served on the Institute of Fire Safety Managers' technical sub-group. Recognised for her contributions, Chloe was awarded Woman of the Year at the 2023 Fire and Security Matters Awards.

KATE BLAKE

Co-Founder

Business Development Director at FirePro UK Ltd

In 2008 Kate changed career from Finance and moved into the construction industry, Starting off as a Quantity Surveyor and then moving into the Supply Chain as a supply merchant and then in manufacturing in the Fire Safety industry.

During Kates career she has always wished to encourage more women into the industry and had originally moved into construction after having a daughter and wanting to show her that “anything is possible.” Whilst studying at college, Kate was surprised by the lack of young women studying in this very rewarding area.

Kate now works as a Performance Coach, helping women within leadership roles and those who want to improve their career options as well as delivering motivational talks and training.

ABOUT US

CHLOE ANTONIUK MIFSM

KATE BLAKE

In 2008 Kate changed career from Finance and moved into the construction industry, Starting off as a Quantity Surveyor and then moving into the Supply Chain as a supply merchant and then in manufacturing in the Fire Safety industry.

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Kate now works as a Performance Coach, helping women within leadership roles and those who want to improve their career options as well as delivering motivational talks and training.