Professional Fire Safety & Assessor Accreditation
Professional Fire Safety & Assessor Accreditation
Dedicated to advancing education, professional competencies, and recognized accreditation across fire prevention and risk assessment disciplines.
As a member you will have access to all the information that we disseminate, as well as access to the other members who have elected to allow their personal information to be public.
To become a Technician member an applicant must be pursuing a career in fire safety, or a related industry, have relevant experience within the scope of their chosen field acceptable to the Institute and/or have an academic qualification recognised by the Institute and acceptable to it, and be continually developing their professional expertise.
To become an Associate Member an applicant must be pursuing a career in fire safety, or a related industry in a position of responsibility, have experience within the scope of their chosen field commensurate with the grade of Associate Member and acceptable to the Institute and/or have an academic qualification commensurate with the grade of Associate Member which is recognised by the Institute and acceptable to it and be continually developing their professional expertise.
To become a Member an applicant must, be pursuing a career in fire safety, or a related industry in a position of responsibility, have experience within the scope of their chosen field commensurate with the grade of Member and acceptable to the Institute, and/or have an academic qualification commensurate with the grade of Member which is recognised by the Institute and acceptable to it and be continually developing their professional expertise.
The Institute of Fire Prevention Officers exists to protect lives and properties through rigorous standards, continual learning, and transparent professional accountability.
Upholding strict competency assessments, ethical codes of conduct, and peer review throughout all grades of fire safety practice.
Providing continuous technical seminars, safety journals, and educational mentorship to develop career skills and ensure statutory compliance.
Maintaining the 3-Tier Fire Risk Assessor Register so building duty holders and landlords can verify competent, certified professionals.
Our membership secretary is available to guide you on qualification requirements, grade transfers, and Tiered Assessor Register applications.