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Minster has announced that colleague Sophie Jenkins-Downes has been awarded the IFE Level 3 Certificate in Passive Fire Protection.
The qualification follows months of hard work and study, attending training delivered by the Institute of Fire Engineers and recognises Sophie’s specialist technical understanding of fire safety, fire science and passive fire protection, as well as its application throughout the built environment.
Jenkins-Downes said: “I am thrilled to have gained this qualification. It has involved a great deal of hard work and commitment but ultimately has given me the extra level of expertise and understanding needed to deliver truly expert fire protection solutions to my customers
“The support I have received from Carrie and the Minster team throughout this process has been fantastic; enabling me to develop my own knowledge and skills to the highest level. I am incredibly grateful for their guidance.”
The qualification further bolsters the capabilities of Minster’s expert Fire Protection division and highlights its commitment to delivering specialist passive fire protection solutions to its customers.
Carrie Blackshaw, fire protection sales director at Minster, said: “We couldn’t be prouder of Sophie. This qualification is no mean feat and takes a lot of hard work and determination to achieve. Her commitment to learning and the industry is admirable and she deserves her success.
“Since she joined in 2022, Sophie has played a huge role in the growth of the team and our offering, and this qualification only stands to improve our service. We are committed to delivering the best technical knowledge, ensuring we are well-placed to offer our customers the latest solutions and expertise. The training and development of our teams are essential to this, and with this qualification, Sophie’s wealth of knowledge and experience expands even further. We’re so fortunate to have her and I can’t wait to see how she progresses in her role. Congratulations, Sophie.”
