Welcome to the Institution of Fire Engineers

Founded in 1918, the IFE is a non profit making professional body with a rapidly growing membership of over 12,000 and a global reach that extends through 39 international branches. Licensed by the Engineering Council, the IFE upholds professional standards within all public and private fire sectors by offering assessment of knowledge, experience and development and engages with major stakeholders to offer international conferences, identify and promote good practice and enhance technical networks worldwide.

The IFE provides professional recognition for members across a broad spectrum and has achieved recognition from a number of professional bodies including Ofqual. Under its Engineering Council licence, the IFE is authorised to register suitably qualified members as Chartered Engineers (CEng), Incorporated Engineers (IEng) and Engineering Technicians (Eng Tech).

News Release: 5 August 2010

Membership and Exam Fees Held at 2009 Rates

The IFE Board has confirmed that there will be no increases in membership subscriptions or examination fees for 2011. This decision has been taken to support members through the present economic difficulties. Therefore during 2011, members and examination candidates will only be charged at 2009 rates.

Fire Risk Management Moves to 10 Editions

Over the past two years, economic downturn has brought about a considerable fall in advertising income needed to support the production of the monthly Fire Risk Management journal. At the same time print and distribution costs have risen. Against this background, Fire Risk Management - produced jointly by the IFE and the FPA - has faced some tough choices.

Driven by the need to maintain editorial quality, and wishing to only attract relevant advertising, the Editorial Board of Fire Risk Management has concluded that, whilst revenue streams remain depressed, combined issues will be produced in July/August and December/January with immediate effect. As a result, there will be no August 2010 edition.

This decision has been taken with great reluctance. The IFE is conscious of the importance of this publication to members. However, we are sure that members will appreciate that the IFE is a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation, so costs must be covered, particularly when subscriptions continue to be held at 2009 rates to try to support members.

It is very much hoped that this development will be short-term and that, at a future time, it will be possible to resume monthly publishing. We would like to thank all members for their understanding and continuing loyalty and support.

IFE Examination 2010 Pass Lists

The pass lists can be accessed from another page on the website which can be reached by clicking on the link below:-

IFE Examination 2010 Pass Lists

Direct Debit - The Easy Way To Pay

For those of you who would like to pay by Direct Debit from 2011 onwards, contact us now so we can set this up for you. New Direct Debit Instructions can be set up straight away; so why not download a Direct Debit Instruction here, and join thousands of other members who enjoy a more convenient and safer way to pay. An alternative method of payment is still required to settle your current years subscription.

2010 Subscriptions - have you paid?

Members who have not paid their 2010 subscriptions have now been suspended. This means if you have not paid you will not be able to use your post nominals, have access to the members' area of the website or receive your monthly journal. Please call us now on +44 (0)1608 812 526 to renew and ensure continued member benefits. Payment can be made over the telephone using credit or debit card.

Forthcoming Events

The Rasbash Lecture 2010

The Institution of Fire Engineers and The University of Edinburgh

Venue: Swann Lecture Theatre, The Kings Buildings, University of Edinburgh

Date: Tuesday 7th September 2010 at 14.00hrs

"Fire and Structures"

This event has been awarded 2 CPD hours

14.00 Welcome - Mr John Woodcock, International President of the IFE

Introduction to the Rasbash Lecture - Professor Dougal Drysdale

The 2010 Rasbash Lecture: "Structural Fire Engineering Past, Present & Future" - Professor Roger Plank, University of Sheffield

For more information on Professor Roger Plank and an abstract of the lecture please click here

To confirm your place at this event please email Sarah Simpson at sarah.simpson@ife.org.uk

Fire and Sustainability - An IFE/BRE Workshop

Date: Thursday 14th October 2010

Venue: BRE, Bucknalls Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 9XX (www.bre.co.uk)

The BRE Innovation Park at BRE Garston is a world leading and ground breaking demonstration development designed to give a glimpse of how the future delivery of sustainable buildings and communities can be achieved not only in the UK but around the world. It features seven of the world's most sustainable houses (built to the Code for sustainable homes), a health centre of the future and over 300 different construction innovations and emerging technologies as well as a state of the art community landscape design.

The Technical Strategy Advisory Group of the IFE (TSAG) in collaboration with BRE is therefore holding a one day workshop and tour of the Innovation Park to give IFE members an opportunity to explore and discuss these issues.

The key findings and recommendations will be published. Numbers are limited so please book early.

The event promises to be not only informative, but highly engaging with feedback and group discussions.

Book your place now!!

This event has been awarded 5.5 CPD hours

For delegate information please click here

For a programme of the day please click here

To book your place please click here

Re10

Annual Conference: Fire Related Research & Developments (Re10) To be held at the Fire Service College, Moreton in Marsh on Wednesday 17th November 2010 ·

  • Be informed about the latest developments in research & best practice.

  • Learn from a range of approaches and perspectives on key topical issues.

  • Profile and discuss your work by giving a presentation - in person, or by poster.

  • Apply, as a presenter, for the annual Gore/Fire award - presented to the most captivating research project and including a cash prize.

  • Meet and network with a range of professionals from across fire-related communities.

  • Receive an award of 5.5 CPD hours by the IFE.

  • Discuss opportunities for further professional development with representatives from the IFE, City & Guilds & IPDS.

    Call For Papers - We are now inviting anyone interested in presenting at the conference to apply. Please click here for more information.