This session was filmed at the IFSM seminar in London in February 2026. Adam Sanders discusses how the fire safety sector faces a critical skills gap with an aging workforce and insufficient young talent entering the industry.
He emphasises that apprenticeships are an effective and cost-efficient solution for SMEs to hire, train, and retain junior staff while building strong organisational culture.
He also highlights that with proper progression, retention strategies, and investment in apprenticeship schemes like the Level 4 Fire Safety Inspector qualification, businesses can create sustainable talent pipelines that help both their operations and address broader youth unemployment challenges.
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