Associate
Membership of the IFE provides you with a variety of benefits as well as the following:
- For graded membership, professional recognition in the global fire sector through the use of post nominal, (letters after your name)
- Improved career prospects and employability
- Higher earning potential
- Demonstration of a professional attitude valued by employers and customers
- International recognition of competence and commitment
- Evidence of expertise
- Greater influence within your own organisation and industry depending on your membership grade
Associate grade membership is for those people who meet the academic criteria for Member grade and are working towards gaining the necessary experience required to meet the full Member grade criteria. This makes Associate grade ideal for new graduates of fire-related degrees.
You can also check whether your degree is accredited by the Engineering Council (UK) and if so, apply with us to become Interim Registered as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Please note: If you are looking to become Interim registered as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer, please apply for this rather than applying for Associate alone. A successful Interim application will attain Associate membership automatically so an Associate application does not need to be made.
Associate members of the IFE benefit from:
- professional recognition in the global fire sector through the use, after your name, of the post nominal AIFireE
- access to MY IFE, including special interest groups, CPD tracking and current vacancies;
- International Fire Professional journal, online access to current and archived publications;
- discounts for the IFE Online Shop and events;
- involvement in IFE branches, working groups and committees.
Applicants should provide evidence that they have achieved a qualification (or a combination of qualifications) that meets the following criteria:
| Academic Requirements :
Applicants should provide evidence that they have achieved a qualification (or a combination of qualifications) that meets the In a fire-related subject area (to include fire engineering science and/or fire safety)
Examples of qualifications that meet the criteria include:
OR OR |
Other requirements: Applicants who are not in a fire Please note that the originality of |
If you do not have a qualification listed above, please email your CV to email: adminstaff@ife.org.za
Associate Application forms can be downloaded here.
| Grade / Title | 2025 |
| Student | No Charge to those enrolled in fire study including IFE qualifications. |
| Technician | R2,732-98 vat inclusive |
| Graduate | R3,240-13 vat inclusive |
| Associate | R3,550-05 vat inclusive |
| Member | R4,564-35 vat inclusive |
| Fellow | R6,762-00 vat inclusive |
| Affiliate (Individual) | R3,493-70 vat inclusive |
| Affiliate (Organisation) | R18,398-28 vat inclusive |
Method of payment
| Bank Branch: SWIFT Code: Branch Code: Acct Name: Account No: | Standard Bank of SA Ltd Killarney SBZAZAJJ 05-10-01 Institution of Fire Engineers (SA) 300462506 |
