Celebrating 20 Years at Hawkins: Dr Richard J Fletcher

We celebrate Fire and Explosions Expert, Dr Richard J Fletcher as he marks 20 years with Hawkins

Hawkins Hosts Inaugural ‘Burning Questions’ CPD Reception in Dublin

Hawkins welcomed guests for our drinks reception in Dublin. Our experts gave a presentation titled “Burning Questions” and an evening of networking was followed

Hawkins and ALA Attend Asia-Pacific Claims Convention

David Reid Rowland presents on Escapes of Water Incidents at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Claims Convention

Jari Capassi Discusses a Fire Investigator’s Role in Managing Environmental Risk

Hawkins was pleased to attend the FUEDI conference in Rotterdam, where Forensic Engineer Jari Capassi delivered an engaging presentation.

Sebastian Altus

Sebastian is a materials engineer specialising in battery technology and advanced materials characterisation.

Hawkins Welcomes Fire Investigator Dave Stevenson

Dave is an experienced fire and explosions investigator with over two decades of frontline investigative and operational experience.

Dave Stevenson

Dave is an experienced Fire Investigator based in Hawkins’ Leeds office, specialising in building fire, explosions, machinery fire and appliance fire investigation.

Lucy Pinkard Presents and Publishes in Airmic News

Lucy Pinkard presents to and publishes in Airmic News on Lithium-Ion Battery Fires.

Hawkins International Webinar Series

We bring you details of our upcoming webinars in our new international series, including material, mechanical and lithium-ion battery failures, bridge forensics and indoor climbing risk.

Lithium-Ion Batteries: Chemistries, Failures & Fires

David Reid Rowland explains how lithium ion batteries fail, why their fires are so destructive, and what real world cases reveal about risks and safety measures.