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Welcome to the IFSM

The Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) is a professional body dedicated to advancing fire safety at local, national, and international levels. As a non-profit organisation, our focus is solely on the improvement of fire safety rather than financial gain. Every decision we make and every initiative we undertake is driven by our core mission:

“To raise the awareness of fire safety at a local, national and international level, promoting fire prevention, fire protection, and reducing the risk from fire as far as reasonably practicable.”

Our funding comes from membership fees, training, events, and sponsorships, all of which are reinvested into resources, education, and initiatives that support our members and the wider fire safety community. This ensures we remain independent, member-focused, and dedicated to promoting competency and best practices in fire safety.

Our members—highly respected professionals and organisations—are at the forefront of the fire safety industry. They benefit from access to the latest developments, technical standards, and global insights from fire-related organisations, ensuring they stay informed and equipped to uphold the highest standards in fire safety management.

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Raising the awareness of fire safety at a local, national and international level, promoting fire prevention, fire protection and reducing the risk from fire as far as reasonably practicable

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We welcome entry at all levels of experience. We actively encourage, support and promote knowledge advancement and continuous membership progress.

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We help you find competent Fire Risk Assessors across a tiered range of competencies, and encourage applications from assessors to join our tiered register.

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We offer resources to help you improve your knowledge through accredited training courses. You can also apply to get your own test centres and courses accredited.

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We run technical meetings, conferences and training events where you can meet and network with hundreds of other like-minded fire safety professionals.

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May 14

Introduction to Fire Strategies

This course is developed and delivered by VTSF Ltd for the IFSM. Course Overview This one-day course provides an introduction…

LOCATION: IFSM Offices, Dunston Innovation Centre, Dunston Road, Chesterfield, S41 8NG
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May 20

FRA Validation Course

FRA Validation Course This course is developed and delivered by VTSF Ltd for the IFSM. It is a specialised course…

LOCATION: IFSM Offices, Dunston Innovation Centre, Dunston Road, Chesterfield, S41 8NG
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May 21

Introduction to Fire Strategies Course

This course is developed and delivered by VTSF Ltd for the IFSM. Course Overview This one-day course provides an introduction…

LOCATION: IFSM Offices, Dunston Innovation Centre, Dunston Road, Chesterfield, S41 8NG
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May 26

Tall Building / High RiseFire Safety Management Course

Since 2013, the Tall Building Fire Safety Network (TBFSN) has been delivering the Tall Building Fire Safety Management Courses, which…

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June 5

IFSM Summer Technical & Trade Event

We’re thrilled to invite you to the IFSM Summer Technical Meeting & Trade Event, a must-attend gathering for industry professionals….

LOCATION: CBS Arena, Judds Lane, Coventry CV6 6GE
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The assessment process was set up and managed to a high standard, and each step was explained clearly prior to its undertaking. I felt the assessments were pitched at the correct levels and allowed candidates to demonstrate a wide and varied knowledge of the subject matter. Having been identified as competent to join the Tier 2 register (CFRAR), I feel this places me in a better position to demonstrate my level of competence with regards to our fire risk assessment undertakings. I would like to thank the assessors for their professional approach throughout the assessment day which certainly helped to set and demonstrate the correct, formal approach.

Roy Lindsay

MIFireE, MIFSM, MIFPO, MIIRSM, MCIM

Through my membership of IFSM I was made aware of the three tier registration schemes. As a specialist in a specific industry sector, I felt the Tier 2 register was right for me. I found the process clear, with IFSM providing excellent guidance before and during the assessment. I thought the examination stage was challenging and I felt a sense of achievement when I passed. Having the Tier 2 status has given me confidence and my clients an additional assurance to bolster their third party accreditation processes.

Dom Maree

BSc (Hons) DMS MIIRSM RSP MIFSM

The mentor was very good, very patient and I came out with clarity on a couple of things which had been not so clear in my mind. I’d recommend anyone at my level to take the opportunity to shadow. Thank you so much for connecting us. I have felt really quite alone at times - it’s pretty daunting being a self-employed FRA at my level and your confidence can take a knock at times, especially when you don’t have anyone to bounce ideas off. This is a brilliant programme and I’m extremely grateful to the IFSM for the opportunities it might present.
 

Jenny Reynolds-Rasselli

Tier 1

Bob's passion for fire safety and constant drive to improve his knowledge was inspiring, so much so that I started to look at potential fire engineering degrees such as UCLAN, but considering my age (50), the cost of a degree and possible effects on my current work/life balance, I decided to bring my aspiration down to earth for the area where I live, such as fire door inspection courses. Pembrokeshire doesn't have many tall buildings over 3 or 4 storeys! It was a pleasure to spend the time I did with Bob.
 
I also had to forego two full day of potential income, and I drove 5 hours to Warrington from Pembrokshire. Did I regret it? No, and I would recommend that anyone on Tier 1 take every mentorship opportunity available to spend time with experience Fire Risk Assessors like Bob within the IFSM.
 

Arfon Fry

TIFSM, CMIOSH, AIFireE

Beyond just being a professional Institute, I see the IFSM as a family of professional people with professional mindsets, a place where everyone is special irrespective of the class of membership. IFSM has challenged me to continually think, act, and upgrade myself professionally.
 

Victor Matthew Ayegba

SIFSM, SIAFSS, SCIWEM, SCIHT, SAoFA, AHLA, SISWA

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