ABOUT Tom J. Wood
Tom is a seasoned fire engineering professional with over 15 years of industry experience, including 10 years in the Middle East, working across airports, rail, commercial offices, residential buildings, malls and warehouses. As a fire consultant at Vortex Fire, he draws on NFPA, SBC, IBC, EN, and British codes and standards to develop practical, cost-effective fire safety strategies, presenting engineered alternative solutions to authorities for approval. Expertise Vortex Access draws on directly for its regional accessibility work.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) under process
- Bachelor of Engineering, Fire and Explosion (2:1), University of Leeds, UK
- NFPA 101 Essentials (2021 Edition): Life Safety Code Certificate, USA
- Associate Member of Institute of Fire Engineers (AIFireE)
- Certified Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) & Abu Dhabi Civil Defence (ADCD)
- House of Expertise (HOE) fire consultant
- Member, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), USA
- Member, Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), USA


