First Response Group Pledges Commitment To Sport And Stadium Safety By Joining The FSOA
The FSOA, established in 1992, has a rich history and strong reputation, with members representing clubs across all levels including English & Welsh clubs in the Premier League, the EFL Championship, League 1 & League 2, the Vanarama National League and many others along the football pyramid as well as National Stadiums and multi‑sports stadiums.
First Response Group is proud to partner with this prestigious association of over 300 members.
The aim of the organisation is to ‘enhance the role of safety management and status of the security officer within the football industry by promulgating best safety management practices, enhancing the role of stewards and continually developing the expertise of safety officers.’
Alex Philiotis, FRG Stadia and Events Director, drove the application to become part of the FSOA. He said: “We have been looking to join the Football Security Officers Association as a partner for some time, and we’re delighted to have been accepted following our work at Wembley Stadium and other leading stadia.
“We pledge our support to improving the safe management of security within the football industry and related events at some of the UKs largest and high‑risk venues. Our wealth of experience, combined with the shared knowledge of the members means we can further contribute to driving best practice amongst our industry.”
FRG, headquartered in Leeds, employs a workforce of some 2,000 professionals and has recently joined other prominent membership organisations including the anti‑terrorism network ‘TiNYg’, the City Security Council (CSC) and the City of London Crime Prevention Association (CoLCPA). In September, the month of World Suicide Prevention Day, FRG became members of the Security Consortium for the Prevention of Suicide (SCPS).
