ISP Safety First was established to deliver professional, independent fire safety and health & safety support to businesses that want confidence in their compliance — and reassurance they're doing things right.
ISP Safety First was established in June 2025 by Richard Wyatt AIFireE MIFSM TechIOSH, a retired London Fire Brigade Group Commander with 33 years of frontline and regulatory enforcement experience.
During the final six years of his service, Richard operated as a Regulatory Enforcement Lead across 10 London boroughs, managing up to 40 inspecting officers and overseeing audit and enforcement activity under The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
We understand that compliance can feel complex and high-risk — especially for businesses in construction, high-occupancy premises, and organisations with ongoing operational demands. That's why we focus on clear, practical guidance that supports you in meeting your legal duties while keeping your workplace safe and your business protected.
Richard Wyatt is a highly experienced fire safety and regulatory compliance professional with over 33 years of service with the London Fire Brigade, retiring at the rank of Group Commander. During his career he held senior leadership and regulatory enforcement roles across multiple London boroughs.
During the final six years of his career, Richard served as a Regulatory Enforcement Lead, managing teams of inspecting officers responsible for delivering fire safety audits and enforcement activity under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 across ten London boroughs. His work involved overseeing complex regulatory compliance matters, advising responsible persons, and ensuring businesses met their legal obligations to protect life and property.
Throughout his career Richard held several senior operational and leadership roles including Station Commander and Borough Management Team member, responsible for operational readiness, strategic partnerships, community safety, and the leadership of large multidisciplinary teams. He has extensive experience working with local authorities, housing providers, construction organisations, and major commercial premises.
Richard has led major service improvement projects, developed national training programmes in fire safety regulation, and mentored senior fire safety officers undertaking professional qualifications. His work has also spanned policy development, safeguarding leadership, and incident command at significant operational incidents.
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