Jennifer Whalley TIFireE

Jennifer Whalley is Testing Manager for Firestopping at Warringtonfire, where she leads a team of Technical Officers, oversees accredited fire testing and reporting, and works closely with clients to deliver robust, reliable fire performance evidence.

Experience

As Technical Manager for Firestopping at Warringtonfire, Jennifer leads accredited fire resistance testing programmes and technical reporting for firestopping products. With more than 24 years of experience in testing and product safety, she specialises in passive fire protection, helping manufacturers generate the technical evidence needed to support product development, certification and market access.

Since joining Warringtonfire in 2018, Jennifer has played a key role in maintaining technical quality standards, expanding firestopping testing capabilities and supporting the continued growth of the team. Combining extensive laboratory expertise with technical leadership, she works closely with clients to deliver reliable fire performance data and support complex testing programmes from concept through to certification.

Career Highlights

• First female Technical Officer at Warringtonfire.
• More than 24 years of testing and laboratory experience across product safety, textiles and passive fire protection.
• Played a key role in developing Warringtonfire's Firestopping Technical team, supporting colleagues through report reviews, technical guidance and practical training during live testing programmes.
• Jennifer was awarded Commended in the Excellence Award (Business) category at the Women in Fire Safety Awards 2026, recognising her expertise and contribution to the fire industry.

Specialisms

• Fire Stopping Product Testing
• Fire Resistance Testing
• Certification Services
• Smoke Leakage Testing 

Qualifications

• IFE Level 3 Certificate in Passive Fire Protection