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The Institution of Fire Engineers

Name: The Institution of Fire Engineers
Address: 64-66 Cygnet Court, Timothy's Bridge Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV379NW, GB
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The IFE is the international professional body for those in the Fire Sector. We are a beacon of established expertise, guiding the way to a fire safe future.

The IFE is the international professional body for those in the Fire Sector that seek to increase their knowledge, professional recognition and understanding of fire through a global discourse. With over 100 years of history, the IFE is instrumental in shaping a future world that is safer from fire. Through its ceaseless betterment and sharing of knowledge, the IFE has led the way in enabling fire

professionals to become rigorously assessed through a well-established and dynamic system of internationally recognised membership grades and fire-related qualifications. Licensed by the Engineering Council, the IFE upholds professional standards within both public and private fire sectors. Managed for fire professionals by fire professionals, the IFE aims to promote, encourage and improve the science, practice and professionalism of fire engineering, acting as a beacon of established expertise, guiding the way to a fire safe future.

14/08/2026

📖 Explore the latest fire engineering insights with the August IFP Journal

The August IFP brings together technical insight, industry updates and practical learning to support IFE members’ continued professional development.

Highlights include:
- The FIRE Conference 2026 programme highlights
- Find out more about the risks caused by electrical vehicle fire with the Fire Investigation SIG
- Learn with articles exploring residential fire sprinklers, BESS seaparaion dustances and much more
- Hear from both our outgoing and incoming International President's about their work and targets for the upcoming year

IFE members can read the latest journal today ➡️ https://www.ife.org.uk/Home/MyIFE/MyIFE-hub/IFP-journal

14/08/2026

Natural fire models play a vital role in predicting fire behaviour and informing structural fire resistance design but how accurately do these models represent real fire conditions?

A new research paper co-authored by Dr Qingfeng Xu AIFireE, Dr Charlie Hopkin MIFireE and Professor Yong Wang, investigates the accuracy and uncertainty of natural fire models in predicting temperature–time curves, highlighting the importance of accounting for model uncertainty in both deterministic and probabilistic design approaches.

📌 Why this matters for fire engineers:
• Provides a method to quantify uncertainty in natural fire model predictions
• Identifies peak temperature and total fire duration as key factors influencing steel temperatures
• Evaluates fire models against data from 49 full-scale natural fire tests
• Supports more informed decision-making through probabilistic approaches
• Highlights how uncertainty can lead to over-design in some cases and insufficient safety margins in others

The research demonstrates the importance of understanding the limitations of fire models and incorporating uncertainty into structural fire engineering, helping engineers develop safer, more reliable and efficient fire-resistant designs.

View the research ➡️ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0379711226001918

13/08/2026

Learn how to create a well developed IEng application with the IFE's guidance document

The Incorporated Engineer (IEng) registration route through the IFE provides professional recognition of your ability to apply and manage engineering principles within fire engineering practice. The IFE application guidance is designed to support candidates through the full process, helping you understand what is required to evidence competence against the UK-SPEC framework.

The document provides clear direction on how to prepare a strong application, including how to demonstrate your professional experience, structure your evidence, and meet the expectations for academic qualifications, CPD, and professional review.

Key reasons to read the guidance:
✅ Explains the full IEng application process and assessment stages
✅ Details how to evidence competence against UK-SPEC requirements
✅ Supports applicants in structuring professional experience and career examples
✅ Clarifies CPD expectations and how these are reviewed as part of the application
✅ Outlines supporting requirements such as referees and professional review input
✅ Helps applicants understand what assessors are looking for in a successful submission

The guidance is an essential resource for anyone preparing an application, helping to ensure clarity, consistency, and a stronger overall submission aligned to professional registration standards.

Access the full guidance ➡️ https://www.ife.org.uk/Portals/0/Membership/Application%20guidance/Applying%20for%20IEng.pdf?ver=fx-5BcXq5q7KD3c8Sf2Zbw%3d%3d

11/08/2026

Every innovation, lesson learned and professional experience has the potential to improve fire safety across the sector

The IFE is always looking for knowledgeable speakers to contribute to our events, webinars and workshops. Whether you've been involved in pioneering research, implemented innovative fire safety solutions, helped shape new standards, or have valuable operational experiences to share, we'd love to hear from you.

Speaking at an IFE event is an opportunity to:
✅ Share your expertise with a global audience
✅ Raise your professional profile
✅ Contribute to meaningful discussions on the future of fire engineering
✅ Support the development of competence across the fire profession
✅ Inspire and educate fellow professionals

You could present on topics such as emerging technologies, lessons from major incidents, research findings, evolving legislation and standards, international perspectives, or even practical advice for those preparing for IFE examinations.

As a charity, the IFE is committed to facilitating peer-to-peer learning and knowledge sharing. Our events are made possible through the generosity of professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to help strengthen the fire profession.

If you have knowledge or experience that could benefit others, we'd encourage you to express your interest in becoming an IFE speaker.

Complete our speaker expression of interest form here ➡️ https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=7LOq-6A_v0yEz85ssVrXQ1PETJoPjPVDgkXrn8KhPrdURVQ2TVYxNE0xV0VSUFVUWExZOUhIQTVCMy4u&route=shorturl

11/08/2026

Professional registration is a key milestone for fire professionals looking to demonstrate knowledge, credibility, and commitment to the engineering profession.

Today's post focuses on Incorporated Engineer (IEng) registration, and the video highlighted provides clear guidance on the process, requirements, and how to build a strong application.

The session covers:
✅ What professional registration is and the role of the Engineering Council
✅ Why becoming an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) can enhance your career and professional standing
✅ Academic and experiential pathways, including standard and individual routes
✅ How applications are assessed, including competence evidence and CPD requirements
✅ The importance of the UK-SPEC competencies in structuring your Professional Review Report
✅ What to expect from the Professional Review Interview process
✅ Top tips for preparing a strong, well-evidenced application

For fire engineers, IEng status demonstrates the ability to apply technical knowledge to real-world problems, manage responsibility, lead others, and contribute to safe and effective engineering outcomes across the built environment.

This session also provides practical guidance on common pitfalls, how to structure your evidence, and how to clearly demonstrate individual contribution using the UK-SPEC framework.

Watch the video today ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iajnEj6CNNw&t=21s

If you are considering progressing towards professional registration, this session is a valuable resource to help you understand expectations and prepare effectively.

10/08/2026

Build your future in fire safety and engineering 🔥

Looking for your next career move? The IFE vacancies page connects fire professionals with opportunities across the sector, from emerging roles to senior positions.

Learn more about the latest vacancies including:
✅ Fire Engineering Director at SRVO Property
✅ Chief Engineer (Fire) at Costain Group PLC
✅ Risk Assessor (Fire, Health & Safety) at SRVO
✅ Principal Fire Engineer at Hughes and Associates Property Services

Explore the available opportunities today ➡️ https://www.ife.org.uk/Home/Job-Vacancies

Recruiting? Promote your vacancy to a specialist audience via the IFE. Contact [email protected] to find out more.

10/08/2026

The draft revision of BS 9994 is still open for public comment and provides a final opportunity for fire professionals and wider industry stakeholders to help shape future guidance on fire strategies in buildings.

Why your contribution matters:
• Fire strategies play a vital role in supporting safe building design, operation and management
• The standard will influence how fire safety is approached across the built environment
• Your practical experience can help ensure guidance is clear, effective and applicable in real-world situations
• Industry feedback helps create standards that reflect current challenges and best practice

This consultation is relevant to fire engineers, fire risk assessors, building control professionals, designers, facilities managers and all those involved in delivering fire safety.

Standards are strengthened by the knowledge and experience of the professionals who use them. Make sure your voice is heard before the consultation closes.

📅 Consultation closes on 18th August. Comment today ➡️ https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com/projects/2024-01271

07/08/2026

What does BS 9792:2025 mean for housing fire risk assessments?

In our latest blog, Dr Peter Wilkinson CEng CFIFireE, Fire Engineering Adviser to the IFE, explores how the new British Standard succeeds PAS 79-2:2020 and supports a more consistent, proportionate and accountable approach to assessing fire risk in residential buildings.

BS 9792:2025 provides a framework for undertaking and recording housing fire risk assessments, but the standard is clear that effective assessment requires more than completing a checklist.

Key considerations include:

🏠 Understanding the building and its occupants
⚖️ Applying proportionate, evidence-based professional judgement
📋 Clearly recording findings and recommendations
👥 Considering residents’ evacuation needs
🎓 Recognising the importance of assessor competence
🔎 Identifying when specialist investigation is needed

The blog also explores the relationship between BS 9792:2025 and BS 8674:2025, highlighting why following a recognised methodology does not replace the need for competent professional judgement.

As residential buildings become increasingly complex, BS 9792 can help support better-reasoned, better-recorded and more building-specific assessments, ultimately helping ensure attention remains focused on measures that genuinely improve resident safety.

Read the full blog ➡️ https://www.ife.org.uk/home/news/details/blog-housing-fire-risk-assessment-in-the-era-of-bs-9792-2025-

07/08/2026

📄 Explore the fire safety considerations of photovoltaic systems on roofs and RC62 with our recorded ECNG Elevate presentation

Delivered by Alan Winterburn, this technical session explores the relationship between photovoltaic (PV) systems, roof design, and fire safety, providing valuable insight into the guidance, risks, and practical considerations surrounding PV installations.

🔥 Understand what RC62 is and how it supports safer PV installations
☀️ Explore how photovoltaic systems can contribute to fire ignition and development
🏢 Learn how roof construction and design can influence fire spread following ignition
💻 Discover CFD research into critical air gaps and their impact on fire behaviour
🚒 Examine considerations for firefighters, vegetation, biosolar roofs, and effective risk management

By watching this session, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges associated with PV systems on roofs, how guidance such as RC62 and Approved Document B interact, and what good practice looks like when designing safer photovoltaic installations.

IFE members can watch the recorded presentation today ➡️ https://www.ife.org.uk/Home/MyIFE/MyIFE-hub/Learning-resources/CPD-Hub/On-Demand-Webinars/Details/articleid/192

🕛 Gain CPD through on-demand learning and strengthen your knowledge of emerging fire safety challenges.

06/08/2026

📄 Discover the latest developments shaping the future of fire safety and emergency response

Join the IFE Australia branch for a two-day conference bringing together leading voices from across fire engineering, emergency services, research, and technology at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). Held in partnership with AFAC, this year’s event will explore the theme “Leading together: Integrity, inclusion, and impact”, highlighting the importance of collaboration and innovation in addressing the evolving challenges facing the fire sector.

The conference will feature an extensive programme of international speakers sharing their expertise across a range of critical topics, including:

🔥 Explore advances in fire engineering and emergency response capability
🌲 Discover new approaches to wildfire preparedness and resilience
🚒 Learn about firefighter health, safety, and operational challenges
🏗️ Understand the latest developments in infrastructure and complex building safety
💡 Gain insight into emerging technologies and future-focused solutions

Hear from respected global experts including Lori Moore-Merrell, Ricky Carvel, Marianne Foley, Karen O’Connor, and many more, as they share knowledge and experiences from across the fire and emergency sectors. This conference offers a unique opportunity to expand your technical knowledge, strengthen professional connections, and contribute to shaping the future of fire safety and emergency management.

📍 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), Australia
📅 19–20 August 2026

Be part of the conversation driving innovation, collaboration, and progress across the fire sector at IFE Australia 2026.

Register today ➡️ https://www.ife.org.uk/Home/Events-and-resources/Events/Event-Details/eventDateID/1182

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