Month: April 2024

Awards shortlists seem to be a bit like buses, you wait for ages and then three come along at once. Hot on the heels of FSM Awards shortlisting earlier this month – once again everyone at Chute Fire Certification UK is delighted to announce that our erstwhile leader Avene Furness TIFSM AIOSH SSSTS has been shortlisted for Inside Housing‘s Housing Heroes and Women in Housing’s 2024 awards for not just one award, but two – Woman of the Year and Professional of the Year! Splendid and well deserved recognition. Avene had this to say, ‘Of course, it’s very flattering to be shortlisted, but I don’t kid myself that this award is just about me, it’s the industry’s way of recognising the expertise and professionalism that everyone at Chute tries to bring to every job we set foot on. Being shortlisted for Professional of the Year is particularly gratifying however, in such a male orientated sector, not being defined exclusively by my gender but rather the calibre of my work makes me very pleased.’

Avene Furness, Chute Fire’s founder and director has been shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious Fire & Security Matters awards, in the exclusive category of Fire Industry Woman of the Year. This is a category that recognises the very best within the industry and specifically looking at the many bright and talented women, like Avene, who, day in, day out are seeking to change and improve the way things are done. It is innovation and bold leadership that is the guiding principle of our mission statement and has led Chute to be the company it is today and why we are so proud that this is being recognised by FSM with this nomination.    Avene has carved a distinct path in the predominantly male fire safety industry. Her approach transcends gender perceptions, focusing instead on expertise and hands-on involvement. “I don’t think I’m looked at as a woman, or rather it’s never played a part in terms of how I’ve approached the work,” she states, underlining that her success is rooted in her depth of knowledge and willingness to be actively involved in all aspects of her business. She emphasises the importance of being well-informed and capable of independently handling client queries and challenges on site. “My clients see me on site, they see me getting dirty as part of the job,” she says, showcasing her commitment to leading by example.    The awards take place at the CBS Arena in Coventry on June 12th 2024 where Avene will join other finalists from within the industry to duke it out for the top spot.    The full list of finalists can be found at: https://www.fsmatters.com/FSM-Awards-2024-shortlist-revealed

Exciting news! At Chute Fire Certification UK we constantly strive for excellence in our field, but crucially we also understand when to defer to specialists outside our own area – which is why we are delighted to announce that from today we have formed a strategic partnership with Elite Fire Stop & A1 Fire Stopping and Drilling Services. As experts in fire stopping and passive fire protection, we have known of and worked alongside one another for years, so today’s announcement feels somewhat inevitable, but as their new website shows, we are now actively working together to help simplify everything for our clients. If you would be interested in understanding what either Chute Fire or Elite can do for you or your clients, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.  https://www.elitefirestop.co.uk/chute-fire