The Institution of Fire Engineers, UK,
Southern India Branch, Chennai
Membership of the IFE provides you with a variety of benefits* as well as the following:
Improved career prospects and employability.
Higher earning potential.
Demonstration of a professional attitude valued by employers and customers.
Enhanced status leading to higher self-esteem.
International recognition of competence and commitment.
Evidence of expertise.
Greater influence within your own organisation and industry *(depending upon your membership grade).
The IFE offers 5 grades of membership with letters after your name (post nominals) that are recognised and valued by employers worldwide.
Guidance on the correct usage of post nominals for IFE members and registrants
Studying for a career in the fire industry? Why not sign up as a Student member? You will receive access to Member Only online resources, including the IFE’s journal, International Fire Professional.
New to the fire sector or working in a non-technical role? You could join today as an Affiliate and broaden your knowledge and networks.
Organisations can partner the IFE by joining as an Affiliate Organisation. Benefits include your organisation appearing on the IFE’s website and free advertising of all your vacancies with us.
There are just three steps to join the IFE :
Complete the membership application forms:
- Member
- Technician
- Graduate
- Associate
- Fellow
- Student
- Affiliate Organization
- Affiliate Individual
Select the type of membership most appropriate to you
Send the form to Branch secretariat with relevant supporting documents.
What you can expect to happen next:
You will receive an acknowledgment of your application from the Branch.
Your application will be sent to IFE International.
Your application will be reviewed by the Applications Panel.
The Branch will write to you advising you of the outcome of your application and of any subscriptions due.
How long will it take?
The IFE International Membership Applications Panel sits approximately every four to six weeks. You need to furnish complete supporting documents for the Branch to process your application, Depending on when we receive your application together with all designated supporting documents within this period; it will affect how quickly it will be reviewed by the Panel and therefore, how soon you will hear from us.
Membership offers you:
Status as a competent and professional fire engineers
Enhanced career prospects
Free subscription to the monthly Fire Engineers Fire Prevention Journal
Discounted conferences, seminars, workshops and training events
A dedicated Members Only Area on the IFE website giving access to selected publications, on line discussion forums and a facility to update your contact details
An opportunity for career progression through a range of examinations
Support for education, training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
A voice in national and international debate on issues affecting the world of fire engineering
Involvement in the development of the profession
An opportunity to network with fellow professionals within the country and worldwide through Branches, meetings and social functions
Involvement in Special Interest Groups for the discussion of issues in fire engineering
Access to a 'Young Professionals' network
Impartial, friendly advice on how to become an Engineering Technician (EngTech), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng)
First hand information on latest and correct fire engineering concepts and practices; Malaysian Standard developments; problems and solutions pertaining to Malaysian fire industry; latest development on codes, legislations, Acts, etc