Torus has won Fire Safety Team of the Year at the Institute of Fire Safety Managers Awards 2026.

The award recognises the team’s recent achievements in improving fire safety at Torus buildings.

Torus Fire Safety Manager, Andy Pope, was also shortlisted for Fire Safety Manager of the Year at the awards.

And, in further recognition of their work, the Torus Fire Safety Team was shortlisted for Safety and Compliance Team of the Year by the Association of Safety and Compliance Professionals.

How the team is improving fire safety

The newly formed Fire Safety Team now has seven members who have all contributed to improving fire safety.

In collaboration with external contractors, the team has completed 1,300 fire risk assessments.

Andy Pope, Fire Safety Manager, said: “This prestigious award highlights the exceptional work our team has done to raise fire safety standards in our buildings.

“I’m extremely proud of our fantastic team and would like to thank each of them, along with our external contractors, for their commitment to keeping our tenants safe.”

Recognising outstanding contributions

The IFSM Awards 2026 recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals and organisations within the fire safety industry.

They celebrate the dedication, expertise and innovation of IFSM members and the UK’s wider fire safety community.

Margaret Goddard, Group Assets Director, said: “Our Fire Safety Team is raising the bar for fire safety in our sector and this award is a reflection of that industry-leading progress.

“The wellbeing of our tenants is our primary concern and we will not stop in our mission to reduce fire risk and protect our people and properties from harm.”

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