IFE aims and objectives
Founded in 1918, the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) is a global professional membership body for those in the fire sector that seek to increase their knowledge, professional recognition and understanding of fire through a global discourse. With over 100 years of history, the IFE is instrumental in shaping a future world that is safer from fire.
Managed for fire professionals by fire professionals, the IFE aims to promote, encourage and improve the science, practice and professionalism of fire engineering, acting as a beacon of established expertise and guiding the way to a fire safe future.
The IFE has led the way in enabling fire professionals to become rigorously assessed through a well-established and dynamic system of internationally recognised membership grades and fire-related qualifications.
IFE members share a commitment to envisioning, preparing, mentoring and building for the future, ensuring that the fire profession remains relevant and valued, protecting people, property and the environment from fire.
Representing the whole spectrum of the fire sector, as well as giving to the Institution, IFE members benefit greatly from opportunities to meet, exchange views and develop professional networks and friendships on a global scale.
The IFE is a professional engineering institution (PEI) and is licensed by the Engineering Council UK to assess suitably qualified and experienced members for registration as Chartered Engineers, Incorporated Engineers and Engineering Technicians in the UK.
Membership or affiliation is open to all, regardless of role or geography, and is inclusive of those working in emergency response, fire safety, active and passive fire protection, fire engineering consultancy and fire risk assessment and enforcement.
The IFE is guided in all that it does by the objectives contained within the Strategic Plan 2020-2024. This document highlights the strategic priorities for the period 2020-2024.
The IFE South Africa Branch, through its Public Benefit Organisation entity, Institution of Fire Engineers SA, strives to fulfill the above objectives by way of its Continuing Professional Development programmes and short courses, encompassing a wide range of fire engineering topics.
The SA Branch is actively represented in the IFE’s International General Assembly which meets twice each year to proactively share learning and to provide an important link between overseas members, the Board of Directors and IFE Head Office staff.
