The FIA: Promoting professional fire safety
The FIA is involved with a broad range of organisations which have an impact on the fire protection industry, however small. The FIA is a not-for-profit trade association with the aim of promoting the professional status of the UK fire safety industry.
Urgent Action Needed to Prevent E-Bike Fires, Say Fire Safety Experts
21 hours ago — E-bike fires are on the rise, with experts calling for urgent action to prevent further tragedies. From conversion kit risks to devastating incidents, fire safety authorities are demanding stricter regulations and safety standards to protect lives. Discover what’s being done to tackle this growing fire hazard. 16 October 2024.
The FIA has released its Annual Report for 2024
2 days ago — The FIA has released its Annual Report for 2024, marking a year of pivotal progress in advancing fire safety and professionalism across the industry. 14 October 2024. Reflecting on the past year, our mission to uphold the highest standards of fire safety through education, technical expertise, and collaboration has never been more important.
FIA Guide to the UK Fire Safety Industry 2022-2023 now available …
Dec 21, 2022 — The 2022-2023 edition begins with a detailed introduction from Fire Industry Association CEO Ian Moore and includes articles on the FIA’s Councils: the Fire and Rescue Equipment Suppliers Council, the Fire Detection and Alarm Council, the FIA Export Council, the Risk Assessment Council, the Fire Engineering Council and a combined piece outlining the work of the Extinguishing and Services ...
About the FIA
The 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 ...
Myth 26: Validation Means Proofreading a Fire Risk Assessment …
1 day ago — Fire Risk Assessment. Short answer: No. Long answer: When the BAFE SP205-1 certification scheme was being devised it was recognised that Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) reports should be peer-reviewed. This involves a technical review to detect errors and omissions (E&O). It was also recognised that detecting E&Os could identify knowledge gaps and ...
The FIA's 2021 Annual Report has been published
Oct 28, 2021 — Other. The FIA's 2021 Annual Report is now available to download. The report is packed full of useful information about membership, training, key initiatives and campaigns, training news and information about the work of the FIA. 2021 has been an interesting year. It has been punctuated by the continued adaption to the unprecedented Covid-19 ...
FIA Annual Report 2020 has been published
21 October 2020. Other. The FIA's 2020 Annual Report is now available to download. This year's Annual Report tells the story of an extraordinary year at FIA. The world we live in is changing rapidly, undeniably now more than ever with the recent global spread of coronavirus and its far-reaching uncertainty and consequences that impacted also FIA.
FIA and NFCC’s new Code of Practice on the provision of Premises ...
Jun 18, 2021 — In the quickly shifting grounds of new legislation, new regulators and the recommendations of the Grenfell Tower inquiry, there is a need for guidance to promote best practice to ensure consistency of application and regulation; especially in keeping resident’s safe in high rise residential buildings.
FIA members invited to attend Fire Safety Matters Live Digital Conference
Sep 17, 2021 — FIA members are being encouraged to attend Fire Safety Matters Live, which is free-to-attend digital conference taking place on 3 November 2021. The speaker line-up includes FIA chief executive Ian Moore and also the first public address by the new Building Safety Regulator. FSM Live offers unparalleled access to a line-up of leading figures ...