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.…
Institution of Fire Engineers Celebrate over 400 Volunteers across the Globe
This week, global professional body, the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), will mark the 39th year of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June). Joining thousands of other charities and voluntary organisations, the IFE will recognise their volunteering cohort and celebrate their contributions…
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…
FIRE Conference returns for its third year
Following another successful conference last November which saw over 400 delegates in attendance, FIRE 2022 is set to return later this year. Traditionally organised collaboratively between the Fire Protection Association (FPA), Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) and the National Fire…
Fire Safety Forum – Global Approach to Fire and Life Safety
The Fire Safety Forum presented by the Institution of Fire Engineers, GCC UAE Branch announces revised dates. The CPD accredited Fire Safety Forum discusses technical insights and trends in the firefighting, building and fire-protection industries. It launches an international industry…
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,…
ASFP Workshop provides key passive fire protection recommendations
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) held a Passive Fire Protection Workshop at the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) AGM and Conference in Brighton on 17 July. The session examined how passive fire protection is currently delivered and aimed…