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Our mission
To protect life and property through technical expertise, quality workmanship and collaboration. Every system we install is fully certified and documented to ensure compliance and traceability throughout the lifecycle of a building.
Our Reputation
Today, SFS operates across multiple sectors, supporting clients from design through to project completion. We are proud to be recognised not only for our high standards on site, but for our leadership and contribution to the wider fire safety community.
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History
Structural Fireproofing Systems Ltd was built on strong foundations of experience, integrity, and knowledge.
The company was founded by Jim O’Hagan, a respected figure within the fire protection industry whose commitment to raising professional standards left a lasting legacy. Jim’s influence continues to shape SFS to this day — his dedication to training, compliance, and accountability became the cornerstones of our business.
Under the leadership of his son, Jamie O’Hagan (Managing Director), and Danny Wilson (Financial Director), SFS has continued to expand while maintaining the personal integrity and professionalism that have defined the company for over three decades.
Jim O’Hagan’s long-standing membership on the ASFP Council and his recognition as the winner of the inaugural ASFP Lifetime Achievement Award reflect the deep roots SFS holds within the passive fire protection community. That legacy is now carried forward by Jamie, who serves as Vice Chairman of the ASFP Council, and Danny, who is Vice Chairman of the ASFP Young Leaders Group — demonstrating SFS’s ongoing influence at both leadership and next-generation levels.
Pre-Formation
Jim O’Hagan – Foundations of Expertise and Heritage
1970
Throughout the 1970s to early 1990s Jim O’Hagan developed extensive hands-on experience within the Passive fire protection industry whilst working as a contracts manager for Morcaeu the UK’s first on shore PFP company.
This period established the technical depth, workmanship standards and industry relationships that would later define SFS.
In 1991, Structural Fireproofing Systems Ltd was established in Sheffield by Jim O’Hagan, Brian Burke and Ray Huddart.
1991
This marked the beginning of SFS as a recognised UK specialist contractor within the Passive Fire Protection sector.
At this early stage, Jamie O’Hagan, now Managing Director, joined the business following a successful period of work experience. After initially spending one week gaining experience in plumbing with Royce Irving and a second week within passive fire protection, Jamie chose to pursue a career within the fire protection industry.
Recognising his potential, Ray Huddart offered Jamie a permanent position as a Contracts Administrator. The first step in what would become a long-standing leadership journey within SFS.
Leadership within the ASFP Community
2005
SFS strengthened its industry presence through membership and active engagement with the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP).
Structural Fireproofing Systems Ltd – Membership since 2005.
Joining FIRAS 3rd Party Accreditation Scheme
2006
In 2006, Structural Fireproofing Systems Ltd achieved third-party accreditation under the FIRAS certification scheme.
FIRAS accreditation represented a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to independently verified competence and compliance within passive fire protection.
By securing third-party accreditation early, SFS reinforced its position as a quality-driven specialist contractor committed to accountability and regulatory compliance long before enhanced Building Safety reform.
Leadership Transition
Jim O’Hagan elected as an ASFP council Member until retirement in 2019
2007
Jamie O’Hagan Appointed Director
2008
In 2008, Jamie O’Hagan was appointed Director of Structural Fireproofing Systems Ltd marking a significant milestone in the company’s leadership evolution.
Having joined the business at an early stage of its development, Jamie progressed through operational and commercial roles, developing a comprehensive understanding of passive fire protection delivery, project management and client engagement.
Jamie’s leadership laid the foundations for the company’s modern development.
our work is guided by three enduring values that define how we operate and what our clients can expect from us.
Integrity
We believe in doing things the right way — even when no one is watching.
Integrity means transparency in our communication, honesty in our reporting, and consistency in our work. We are proud to build long-term relationships based on trust, reliability, and professionalism.
Expertise
We bring technical understanding and practical know-how to every project.
With over three decades of hands-on experience and continual investment in training, our teams are third-party accredited, manufacturer-trained, and fully aligned with the latest industry standards — ensuring every system is installed to the highest level of compliance.
Accountability
Every project we undertake is delivered with complete traceability and certification.
From pre-construction planning to final handover, we take ownership of our performance and our documentation. Accountability is not a process — it’s a principle that drives every decision we make.
A Family Legacy of Leadership
From its origins as a family-run business to its position today as an industry leader, SFS has remained committed to one core objective, protecting people and property through excellence in fire protection.
We are proud of our heritage, our people, and our role in shaping the future of passive fire safety through ongoing collaboration with the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) and the wider construction community.
Our legacy is one of leadership, quality, and responsibility. Values that continue to define us today.
Jim was a long-standing ASFP Council member and the recipient of the inaugural ASFP Lifetime Achievement Award — a recognition of his remarkable contribution to the fire protection industry over many decades.
