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FDM – Training & Development (FDM) has partnered with The Fire Protection Association (FPA) to launch a state-of-the-art training centre in Oxford, opening on 1 January 2026. The facility will deliver four specialist FDM courses and qualifications, expanding development opportunities for fire safety professionals.
The new site will operate as a satellite version of FDM’s practical Training Academy in Bury and host a range of practical accredited courses, including the Responsible Persons, Fire Door Procurement, Fire Door Inspection, and Fire Door Awareness courses. FPA will also deliver FDM’s Level 3 vocational Diploma qualification in Inspection of Fire Resistant Doorsets under licence.
To widen access to FDM’s bespoke training, the partnership will see FPA visit FDM’s centre in Bury each month to deliver the Fire Risk Assessors qualification, while FDM will travel to the FPA centre each month to lead its Fire Door Installation and Fire Door Repair and Maintenance courses.
FDM was founded to meet the growing need for high-quality fire door training in the wake of the Grenfell tragedy, ensuring professionals across the sector have the skills and confidence to meet the evolving fire safety regulations. FDM has trained 1,200 professionals since opening in February 2024, forging partnerships with 60 leading industry bodies. It has also earned national recognition, winning Training Provider of the Year at the 2025 Fire & Security Matters Awards, Fire Solution of the Year at the 2025 London Construction Awards, and Training Company of the Year at the 2024 National Fenestration Awards.
Nicola John, Managing Director of FDM, said: “We’re extremely proud that the FPA, one of the industry’s most well-established and respected associations, has recognised that our courses and materials are industry leading. We share a dedication to raising fire safety standards, and this collaboration is just the start of a long and prosperous partnership. Together, we’ll bridge knowledge gaps for its thousands of members across the UK and shape the future of fire safety in our industry.”
The FPA is the UK’s leading fire safety organisation, dedicated to helping businesses and communities reduce fire risk. Independent and not for profit, the FPA works closely with regulators, insurers, and fire professionals to promote best practise in fire safety across the UK.
Kelly Donoghue, Head of Training at the FPA, said: “Our new partnership with FDM further strengthens our comprehensive suite of fire door training, which we’ll deliver from January 2026 at our state-of-the-art training facility. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to change, using our expertise to raise fire safety standards for fire door professionals.”
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