Click on the links below to read more about Al Brown’s experience, expertise and other information from his 41 years as an engineer.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

  • MSc (with distinction), Fire & Explosion Engineering, University of Leeds (2019)
  • BSc Mechanical Engineering, University of Glasgow (1981)
  • CEng – Chartered Engineer (1995)
  • Eur Ing – European Engineer (1995)

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow of Institution of Fire Engineers (FIFireE)
  • Member of Institution of Mechanical Engineers (MIMechE)
  • Professional Member of Society of Fire Protection Engineers (PMSFPE)

World Wide Legal – Construction Expert Witnesses 2023

Cladding and Façade Fire Expert Instructions

Passive Fire Protection Expert Instructions 

Active Fire Protection Expert Instructions 

Fire Investigation 

Fire Engineering Career and Employment Record

Personal Development

  • Witness Familiarisation Training, Bond Solon, March 2019
  • Legal Experience Training Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence (LETAPAEWE)
  • Member British Standards Committee FSH/24/5 Revision of PD 7974-7 Application of fire safety engineering principles to the design of buildings. Probabilistic risk assessment. Published in 2019
  • FIA Export Council Member, 2017-2018
  • FIA Engineering Council Member, 2016-2018
  • FIA Fire Risk Assessment Council, 2016-2018
  • Chair Fire Safety Engineering Group -Scottish Branch of Institution of Fire Engineers, 2016- 18
  • Treasurer Scottish Fire Engineering Network, 2010-2014