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Welcome to the IFE Yorkshire & Humberside Branch

At the Y&H Branch we are committed to upholding professional ethics in fire engineering and furthering the fire sector in all that we do

We are committed to our aims of Raising Awareness, Sharing Knowledge and Spotlighting our Members

Meet Our Committee

The Yorkshire & Humberside Branch of the Institution of Fire Engineers was re-established late 2024. In 2025, we are rolling out a diverse programme of public engagement, from technical webinars to in-person events. Our efforts will focus on three key areas: 

  • Showcasing the outstanding work being done across the Yorkshire and Humberside region, 
  • Supporting the growth of early-career fire professionals across the UK, 
  • Providing our audience with timely, high-quality fire safety content. 

We, as a branch, exist for our members and we are here to support you. Our objectives are to provide training, development and recruitment opportunities for those working in, or transitioning into, the fire sector. 


Below we introduce ourselves, and look forward to getting to know you too.

Branch Leadership

Branch President - Joe Hart

Branch Vice-President - Katherine Burgum

Branch Vice-President - Katherine Burgum

 Joe Hart is Founder and CEO of the Delta Innovation Group. He is an experienced engineer and academic and is an established leader in the fire sector. Joe has extensive experience in developing fire strategies for buildings across the UK and specialises in the development of performance-based design solutions. Between 2021 - 2024 he held

 Joe Hart is Founder and CEO of the Delta Innovation Group. He is an experienced engineer and academic and is an established leader in the fire sector. Joe has extensive experience in developing fire strategies for buildings across the UK and specialises in the development of performance-based design solutions. Between 2021 - 2024 he held a part-time lecturer position at the University of Central Lancashire before establishing the Delta Training Academy, where he is now Head of Curriculum Development. Within the Delta Innovation Group Joe is responsible for all day-to-day Operations, and leads the Y&H Branch of the Institution of Fire Engineers.

Branch Vice-President - Katherine Burgum

Branch Vice-President - Katherine Burgum

Branch Vice-President - Katherine Burgum

Katherine Burgum is a Fire Engineer at Delta Fire Engineering Ltd. Katherine has recently graduated the University of Central Lancashire with an MEng in Fire Engineering. For her undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, Katherine focused on an experimental study into wildfire mitigation strategies to be used in the UK. Katherine pres

Katherine Burgum is a Fire Engineer at Delta Fire Engineering Ltd. Katherine has recently graduated the University of Central Lancashire with an MEng in Fire Engineering. For her undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, Katherine focused on an experimental study into wildfire mitigation strategies to be used in the UK. Katherine presented her poster ‘An experimental study into the use of fuel breaks as a mitigation method for wildfires in the UK’ at the 14th International Symposium on Fire Safety Science in Tsukuba, Japan in 2023 and has a strong interest in the behaviour of wildfires and the effect they can have on people, property, and the environment. 

Branch Committee

Early Careers Representative - Jack Smith

Early Careers Representative - Jack Smith

Early Careers Representative - Jack Smith

Early Careers Mentor - Tia Lewis

Early Careers Representative - Jack Smith

Early Careers Representative - Jack Smith

Branch Treasurer - Kirsty Hart

Early Careers Representative - Jack Smith

Branch Treasurer - Kirsty Hart

Branch Secretary - Limara Day

WE ARE HIRING!

Events Coordinator

Social Media and Website Coordinator - Basit Shiqlaf

Social Media and Website Coordinator - Basit Shiqlaf

 Basit Shiqlaf is a Fire Safety Engineer with a passion for using creative ideas to simplify complex fire safety theories and make them more visual and accessible. He is dedicated to exploring and applying advanced technologies and AI tools to drive positive change within the fire safety industry.   

Basit holds a BEng (Hons) in Fire Engin

 Basit Shiqlaf is a Fire Safety Engineer with a passion for using creative ideas to simplify complex fire safety theories and make them more visual and accessible. He is dedicated to exploring and applying advanced technologies and AI tools to drive positive change within the fire safety industry.   

Basit holds a BEng (Hons) in Fire Engineering and Oil and Gas Safety from the University of Central Lancashire. During his studies, he developed a strong interest in creating innovative fire safety strategies, including performance-based solutions for heritage buildings and emergency evacuation plans for high-risk scenarios.

With professional experience spanning roles such as Safety Instructor at the Petroleum Training and Qualifying Institute and HSE Advisor at National Oil Wells Drilling and Workover, Basit has conducted risk assessments, and designed emergency evacuation procedures for multiple oil rig crews.  

Interested in being part of the committee? Please reach out on the contact form below to discuss is there are any opportunities available. 

Please note that all Branch positions are voluntary, and not subject to formal contracts of employment. All committee members do benefit from a series of Volunteer benefits, as well as the opportunity to network with like-minded industry professionals.

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