Join The IFSM Community

Every person applying for the grade of student shall satisfy Council that they are studying full time, on an apprenticeship within the fields of fire safety or fire engineering, students completing shorter courses will be considered based on the course undertaken, and their limited experience in fire safety, which must be less than two years.

Any unsuccessful student applications will be required to re-apply at one of the three higher membership grades.

You have at least two years of training and experience in relevant fields of fire safety management/engineering, and academic or vocational achievements/qualifications or equivalents and have been regularly undertaking relevant CPD hours. 

For those that have at least three years experience in fire safety management, responsibility for fire safety / prevention advice or fire safety in either an advisory or enforcement role. 

They will have achieved relevant qualifications at the correct level (usually Level 3 in Fire Safety) or will have proven their competency through their involvement over a sustained period.

For those that have at least five years experience in fire safety management / fire engineering.

They will have achieved relevant qualifications at the correct level (usually at least a Level 4 or diploma in Fire Safety) or will have proven their competency through their involvement over a sustained period.