Membership
Since its establishment, the IFE has grown into an International organisation representing fire engineers throughout the world. A range of membership grades and titles have been developed, that provide professional recognition of fire engineers across a broad spectrum of competence, from the youngest entrant into the profession, to those operating at the highest level. The IFE has achieved recognition for its grades of membership by a number of professional bodies, including the United Kingdom’s Engineering Council.
The IFE is committed to fairness and equality of opportunity in all its dealings with members and applicants for membership.
Grades and Titles
The IFE draws a distinction between grades of membership and titles. The grades of membership form the framework for recognition of professional development. Titles are awarded to persons and organizations who have an interest in the objectives of the IFE, or to members who have made a considerable personal contribution to the IFE’s objectives. |
GradesThe IFE has developed a progressive scheme of grades of membership to denote an individual’s professional development. The grades are prescribed in the IFE’s By-Laws and provide for both corporate (voting) and non-corporate membership. The IFE encourages all fire engineers to continually develop their membership status and to take a full part in the IFE’s business. Click On A Grade Below For More Information |
Associate grade membership is for those who meet the academic criteria for Member grade and are working towards gaining the necessary experience required to meet the full Member grade criteria. |
Student membership is available at no cost to students in fire-related studies. Student membership requires proof of current study and is limited to a maximum of five years. |
Technician grade membership is for individuals who hold a Level 3 Diploma or equivalent in a fire subject that includes at least 130 hours of study and have worked within the fire sector for at least two years. |
Graduate grade membership is for individuals who hold a Level 3 Diploma or equivalent in a fire subject that includes at least 370 hours of study and have worked within the fire sector for at least three years. |
Member grade membership is for individuals with a Level 4 Diploma or equivalent in a fire subject and who have worked within the fire sector for at least five years. |
A special IFE Board resolution usually awards the prestigious grade of Fellow. However, it may also be applied for by existing MIFireE members. |
Titles
The Affiliate title is available for organizations, or individuals with an interest in fire engineering who have not, at this stage, met the requirements of a membership grade.
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Post-Nominal Letters
Corporate Grades Designatory Letters
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NOTE: Members of the IFE who are also Engineering Council registrants may use an appropriate combination of abbreviations and designatory letters. For full details, refer to the "Rules of the IFE Registrants’ Group", available from the Membership Department or from the IFE’s webpage ‘Engineering Council registration’ http://www.ife.org.uk/engineeringcouncil/
Designatory letters may only be used for as long as the holder remains a member in good standing. The IFE will take action to prevent unauthorized use.
Life Membership requires 20 years of IFEUSA membership, at least 65 years of age, and approval by the IFE UK Branch.