Simon has been a serving fire fighter for the past 20 years. Simon is also a CAA qualified drone pilot, currently based at London Fire Brigades HQ in South London. Simon co-leads the newly established drone team and has been integral in mobilising and establishing drone operators with the London Fire Brigade. Simon’s passion for drones started out when he was a young boy when a family business sparked his interest in helicopters. Simon obtained his own drone in 2010 and since has helped the LFB to establish their governance and expand their drone fleet across the London Fire Brigade.