Global membership body, The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), has become the first licensee authorised for the Fire Engineering Discipline Annex of the new UK-SPEC Higher-Risk Building (HRB) registration standard. The IFE is the first professional engineering institution (PEI) to…
The IFE welcomes first female International President in 105-year history
The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) has introduced its first female International President (IP), Hayley Burgess, in its 105-year history, signifying the organisation’s dedication to equality and diversity. Hayley’s appointment as IP is a historic moment in the institution’s history.…
Fire Industry encourages apprenticeship pathway to bridge skills gap
Global professional membership body, the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) has joined forces with leading training facility, The Fire Service College (FSC), to boost the number of new entrants to the profession during National Apprenticeship Week. In a bid to…
IFE expands its technical team
The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) is delighted to announce it has increased its technical capacity with two new appointments. Mark Chubb MPP CFPS FCMI MIoD FIFireE has been appointed as our new Technical Director and replaces Peter Wilkinson who…
Knowledge key to overcoming fire engineer shortage
An article was published recently on the European Fire Safety Alliance website which brought attention to the growing need for competent fire safety professionals in a world where the technical innovations are outpacing the trained personnel. The article’s sentiment was…
IFE unveils future global strategy
The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) has undertaken a comprehensive review of its communications and activities to improve its services and qualifications for members and strengthen its global influence in the two key areas of competence and sustainability. With over…
Institution of Fire Engineers approves NFPA CFPS credential as key component for IFE membership application
The Membership Application Assessment Panel (MAAP) of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) has determined that the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) credential will now be recognized as a major component for IFE membership. The…
IFE appoints a new Technical Director
The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Peter Wilkinson CEng FIFireE CSci MIScT, as the new Technical Director. Peter will assume responsibility for developing the IFE’s position on wider issues within the sector,…
IFE launches new Firefighter Safety Database at centennial year opening event
As part of its 100th-anniversary celebrations, the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) launched the new Firefighter Safety Database today at Leicester’s Central Fire and Rescue Station. The database is the innovation of the IFE’s International General Assembly which comprises representatives…
Celebrating a century of professionalism
The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) will mark a major milestone in 2018: the centenary of their establishment. In October 1918 ten Chief Officers attended a meeting held at Fire Brigade Headquarters in Leicester with the purpose of setting up…