Our mission
To deliver professional fire consulting, investigation, and risk assessment services that protect lives, assets, and the environment.
About FCI
Independent expertise.
A personal commitment.
Specialist fire safety consulting grounded in practical experience, technical knowledge, and integrity.
Pieter van Tonder
Founder & Principal Consultant
Founder & Principal Consultant
The person behind FCI
Hands-on experience.
Independent judgement.
FCI Fire (Pty) Ltd is a South African specialist fire safety consultancy founded and led by Pieter van Tonder.
Pieter’s career spans fire investigation, fire risk assessment, and protection consulting across mining, industrial, and commercial sectors, including expert testimony in legal and insurance matters.
FCI works with businesses, insurers, and legal professionals to understand risks, investigate incidents, and develop practical fire safety solutions.
Speak to PieterWhat guides us
Protecting what matters.
Our vision
To be recognised across Southern Africa for excellence, integrity, and innovation in fire protection, investigation, and risk management.
Our approach
Independent objectivity, technical expertise, and practical recommendations tailored to each client’s operating environment.
Professional background
A foundation in fire technology.
FCI’s company profile lists Pieter’s B.Tech in Fire Technology from Tshwane University of Technology, National Diploma in Fire Technology, and Certified Fire Investigator qualification.
His work combines formal training with ongoing professional development and experience in demanding operational settings.
Professional recognition
Certifications & memberships
FPRASA
Registered member
IACUS
Buildings and fire protection registration
Reference number: IAC7200375675
CFPA Europe
Registration
Reference number: UK/16/PFE/37726
Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa
Member since 1996
Serial number: 2256