The Team

Phil Kennell (Managing Director)

Phil has over 30 years’ experience in fire safety, starting his career with Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service as a part time retained fire fighter in 1989. He was employed by a national fire safety company before joining NFRS on a full time basis within the Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Department in 1995, gaining his BAFE certificate in 1996. Phil was promoted to Manager of the department in 1999 and became Company Director in 2020.

Phil’s uses his passion and enthusiasm to drive the company forward.

Lynn Kennell (Director/Company Secretary)

Lynn joined the company in Sept 2020 as administrator having previous experience as a company director.

Keith Newton (Fire Extinguisher Technician/Fire Safety Trainer)

Keith joined NFRS in 2007 with no previous experience in fire safety. He gained his BAFE certificate in 2008 and in 2011 became the company Fire Safety Trainer delivering Basic Fire Awareness and Fire Marshal Training. He provides support for the other engineer’s by ensuring that they have adequate stock and assists them in completing their work.

Paul Jenkins (Fire Extinguisher Technician)

Paul joined the company in September 2023. Having previous experience working for local authority. Paul provides fire extinguisher maintenance cover for the west of the county including Derbyshire.

Ben Storey (Fire Extinguisher Technician)

Ben came to NFRS in 2009 from a field service role in bar installations, experienced in pipe fitting and gas installations. He gained his BAFE certificate in 2010. Ben provides fire extinguisher maintenance cover for the Ashfield area and the City Centre.

Ben Crossland (Fire Extinguisher Technician)

Ben joined the company in August 2022. Having worked previously for Mansfield District Council in the Waste management department and Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue service as a on call firefighter. He brings with him knowledge of fire service work and enthusiasm to fulfil his new role working in the North of the County.