The FIA: Promoting professional fire safety
WEBThe FIA announces the provision of a portal for EWS-1 forms that enables the uploading and retrieval of these forms relating to the fire safety of external cladding on high rise buildings. Join us at the FIA CPD Day to connect with industry experts on battery safety, featuring insightful CPD sessions from leading professionals.
New fire safety standards: FIA announces BS 5306-8: 2023 updates
WEBJan 8, 2024 · There has been a significant update to the British Standard BS 5306-8: 2023, for the selection and installation of fire extinguishers. This revision updates the requirements aligning with current best practice. The new standard has greatly expanded the commentary in clause 4, on different extinguishing media - their firefighting properties.
About the FIA
WEBThe FIA is the largest trade association in the UK and Europe dedicated to fire protection with more than 1000+ members. Our objectives are to actively promote, improve, and perfect fire protection methods, devices, services, and apparatus. To accomplish this, we represent our members, provide technical support and guidance, as well as offer ...
Technical fire training from the FIA
WEBChoose from our range of professionals learning courses covering all aspects of fire protection and also with some courses gain a specialised qualification to fully demonstrate competency. Enrol on FIA training and you are joining over 35,000 fire safety professionals who have already increased their skills and earning potential.
Jersey Fire Service Faces Similar Risks to Major UK Cities but with ...
WEB10 hours ago · The Jersey Fire and Rescue Service encounters "the same risks as a large urban city in the UK" but operates with significantly fewer resources, according to the Island’s new Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Bryn Coleman. Mr. Coleman, who joined the Jersey Fire and Rescue Service in August, previously served with the …
Become a Member of the FIA
WEBDownload your membership application form: apply here. Join an elite group of fire safety companies that are at the heart of the fire industry. Our members have told us what the top five benefits are, and there are many more. Credibility, a reputation for high quality and second-to-none service are what FIA members are about.
The FIA Continues to Grow – Huge Milestone of 1000 Members Reached
WEBNov 30, 2021 · In fact, some things just get better and better. In the midst of all of this, one thing has been quietly growing – the FIA membership base. We are extremely excited to announce that the FIA now has over 1000 member companies. These are not just any companies; all FIA members have to prove they hold third party certification.
The FIA and the UKCA mark
WEB24 August 2021. Other. We, at the FIA, have been in constant communication with the government over the last year voicing the concerns of the fire safety industry on the impact of implementing the new UKCA mark. Thus far, we have sent several letters to Governmental departments, have voiced our concerns at many meetings with the Government and ...
View our technical fire courses - fia.uk.com
WEBUnit 9: fire risk assessment – responsibilities and procedures (1 Day) See the complete range of FIA training courses covering FD&A, fire risk assessment, portable extinguishing and more.
Helping set standard and legislation - fia.uk.com
WEBThe FIA is the organisation that government and regulators ‘go to’ when they want to know the fire industry’s views on proposals and changes to fire safety issues and legislation. FIA members sit on over 100 different boards and committees, influencing developments and helping to decide how the industry moves forward.