About IFE


Overview of the Institution

The Institution of Fire Engineers now has approaching 10,000 members in 20 countries who represent a complete cross-section of the fire engineering discipline.

It provides professional recognition for fire engineers across a broad spectrum and has achieved recognition from a number of professional bodies, including Engineering Council UK (ECuk) which regulates the engineering profession in the UK. IFE is a Licensed Member of ECuk and is authorised to register suitably qualified members at Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and Engineering Technician (Eng Tech) level.

Objective


To encourage and improve the science and practice of Fire Extinction, Fire Prevention and Fire Engineering and all operations and expedients connected therewith, and to give an impulse to ideas likely to be useful in connection with or in relation to such science and practice to the members of the Institution and to the community at large.

What can IFE Offer You as a Member?

Academic Qualifications:

  • The opportunity to further your career and achieve higher academic standards by progressing through the range of examinations set by the Institution. Click here
  • A number of educational establishments run courses such as Fire Engineering & Fire Safety which are accredited by the Institution. Click here
  • Scholarships are available, funded by the Fire Service Research and Training Trust.
  • The Institution supports the concept and practice of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), believing it to be essential to effective performance as a professional fire engineer

Publications:

The Institution, in partnership with the Fire Protection Association, produces a monthly journal for all members.


The Institution publishes a number of books and monographs and offers substantial discount on these publications.

Conferences, Seminars and Exhibitions:

Throughout the year the Institution holds a number of prestigious conferences and one day seminars which all members are invited to attend, at preferential rates.

Local Branches:

The Institution has branches throughout the UK and the world, meaning that you can network with fellow professionals locally who can provide support and advice.