Membership FAQs

Application

Should I send a curriculum vitae (cv) with my application form?

How long will it take after I send you my application form before I know if my application has been successful?

What information do I need to send with my application form?

Do I need to send payment with my application?

I am already a member of IFE and want to upgrade my membership. How do I do this?

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

I am applying for Member grade and understand I need to send information about my continuing professional development (CPD). Please can you explain what you need with my application?

Examinations/Qualifications

Do I need to send original copies of my qualification certificates?

Do I need to send copies of other certificates relating to things like Continuing Professional Development?

I don't have the IFE Examinations can I still apply for membership?

I have the Station Officers examination. Can I still claim my Grads?

How can I find out if my qualifications are suitable for membership and at what level?

IPD Requirements

I am applying for Technician/Member grade and understand that you need an Initial Professional Development (IPD) Report with my application. What is this?

Membership fees

How much does it cost to join IFE?

I've heard that if I join after 1 October I can pay next year's subscription fee and get the last three months of this year free. Is that correct?

Referees

Do I need referees to sign my application form when I apply for membership?

Membership Cards

Gold Membership Cards

For an additional £15 you may request to have a rigid, plastic gold membership card. Please contact info@ife.org.uk for further details. Please note that these membership cards are valid for 12 months only, from January to December, and need to be requested when you join and thereafter at each renewal.

Lost and Replacement cards

If you have lost your membership card or simply require a replacement we can supply one for you at a cost of £10 to cover postage and administration charges. Please contact info@ife.org.uk for further details. Please note that this card will expire on 31 December of the current membership year. For an additional £5 you could order a gold card as described above.

Replacement Certificates

If you require a replacement membership certificate this can be provided for you at a cost of £15 to cover postage and administration charges.Please contact info@ife.org.uk for further details.