Frequently Asked Questions

We welcome applications from individuals, organisations, professionals and students involved in the fire safety industry, at all levels of experience. This includes (and isn't limited to) Fire Safety Managers, Fire Risk Managers and Life (Building) Safety Managers.

To apply for membership simply follow the online application form found here. Before applying it is important that you consider which grade to apply for - our membership policy can be found here and detailed membership guidance on this is available here.

We aim to process applications as quickly as possible and complete turnaround is usually within 4 weeks, as long as the information you provide is correct. If you need to follow up on a pending application, please contact [email protected].

Yes, you will be asked to pay a joining administration fee when you apply for membership. If your application is approved, you will receive an email requesting payment of your annual membership fee and this can be processed securely online by following the prompts.

When you login to your profile page, you will see a red UPGRADE button which helps you to upgrade using an online form.

You are welcome to renew your IFSM Membership ahead of its expiry date and we know that a number of our members like to do this.

You can either renew it online through the website, or process it with us over the phone.

To renew it through the website:

1. Login to the website at https://ifsm.org.uk/united-states/my-profile
2. Click the VIEW button in the Subscription & Shop Purchases section on the lower left of your profile page.
3. Click the Renew now button and follow the steps to checkout and make payment.

To apply for Fellow grade you will need to make sure you have held Member grade with the Institute for at least 8 years.  Once you have satisfied this you can call the office on +44 330 355 1286.

The office will carry out checks to verify that you have been at Member grade for 8 years before sending out a form to complete and send back to [email protected].