The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) - Experts & Thought Leaders

CABE is proud to announce that the Fire Safety Practitioner Certificate Course – one of the association’s fire safety training opportunities – is an IFE Recognized Training Course. Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) As the professional membership body for the fire sector, The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) is acutely focused on improving competency, sharing knowledge, and boosting expertise across fire safety.  Its discerning recognition service only accredits schemes and courses determined by them as meeting the highest standard, so this is a fantastic accolade to achieve. Fire Safety Practitioner Certificate The Fire Safety Practitioner Certificate is an in-depth, five-day course delivered over two blocks. It is aimed at users (or possible users) of Approved Document B (ADB) Volumes 1 and 2 and is designed to help less experienced professionals develop their understanding, or act as effective refresher training for those more knowledgeable. Completing and passing the end-of-course assessment reaps 30 hours of CPD, which is also validated by the IFE accreditation. This cements CABE’s commitment to offering members and construction professionals access to valuable CPD opportunities that continue the development of professional competence.

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has announced several new dates for its Foundation Course in Passive Fire Protection at both level 2 and level 3. The seven-day classroom-based level 3 courses will take place in Manchester, commencing on 15 August; Reading starting on 17 August; and Dublin on 7 September. The four-day level 2 courses will take place in Coventry from 1 September, and Dublin commencing on 7 September. Revision courses to help learners prepare for the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) exams are scheduled to take place on 2 October in Coventry and 5 October in Dublin. Passive fire protection qualifications The courses offer a foundation in fire safety and fire science, as well as units on different forms of passive fire protection. Candidates can then study towards obtaining level 2 and level 3 qualifications provided by the IFE, an internationally recognized awarding organization.  These are the only passive fire protection qualifications in the UK and Ireland recognized by regulators Ofqual. Furthermore, those who obtain the IFE Level 3 Certificate are eligible to apply to join the IFE at Technician grade enabling them to gain professional recognition in the fire sector and use the post-nominal TIFireE. IFE examinations  Courses are also suitable for building owner-occupiers, fire risk assessors, and enforcement agencies The training is suitable for all involved in the construction industry from designers and specifiers to contractors and specialist installers. Courses are also suitable for building owner-occupiers, fire risk assessors, and enforcement agencies.  The courses are in high demand, with the majority of students continuing their studies to sit IFE examinations, which take place in March and October each year. These qualifications allow delegates to formally demonstrate their knowledge and experience. Adaptive learning techniques For those who can’t make the classroom course dates or prefer to study individually, the level 2 and 3 courses are also available to study online via their unique interactive learning platform.  This uses adaptive learning techniques to tailor teaching to each individual’s skills, knowledge, experience, and behaviors (SKEBs), ensuring every learner receives precisely the right level of instruction and support to achieve exceptional levels of understanding and proficiency.

Fires remain the greatest threat facing those responsible for safeguarding the built heritage. While other risks such as theft, flood and even insect or fungal infestation can damage buildings and their contents, only fire can destroy them completely. Each year, throughout the world, there are fires in all types of historic and heritage buildings – in 2019 alone there were 400 serious fires recorded in such properties. A number of these fire outbreaks reach serious proportions, where measurable fire loss can soar to millions of pounds. The cost of the 2015 fire at Clandon Park in Surrey, United Kingdom (UK) has been estimated to be in the region of £ 50 million. Sprinkler or water mist systems protect heritage buildings A sprinkler or water mist system can protect nationally and internationally important structures Where once the idea of installing sprinkler systems into mansions may have seemed absurd, it is now clear that a sprinkler or water mist system can protect nationally and internationally important structures and their contents. The aim of the Heritage Fire Protection Conference 2022, hosted by Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service and the National Fire Sprinkler Network, is to illustrate how a sprinkler or water mist system can protect nationally and internationally important structures and their contents. It will consider all aspects of planning, compliance, aesthetics and installation of a sprinkler or water mist system. Heritage Fire Protection Conference 2022 There will also be presentations from heritage fire safety specialists who have installed sprinklers to protect their properties and their valuable contents. At the heart of the event - Heritage Fire Protection Conference 2022 will be a live sprinkler demonstration, in order to show the benefits of sprinklers in protecting valuable museum artifacts and heritage properties. This will be a unique event and one which should be in the diaries of all professionals, whose role encompasses the protection of heritage buildings, historic sites and cultural treasures, artworks and antiques. Key event details: The event: Heritage Fire Protection Conference 2022 Date: Wednesday, 16th November 2022 Venue: DERBYSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE TRAINING CENTRE, RIPLEY, DERBYSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM Hosted by: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER NETWORK & DERBYSHIRE FRS Supported by: BAFSA, NFCC, IFE, LONDON FIRE BRIGADE and English Heritage, Historic England and the National Trust