Associate members of the IFE benefit from:
- professional recognition in the global fire sector through the use, after your name, of the post nominal AIFireE
- access to MY IFE, including special interest groups, CPD tracking and current vacancies;
- International Fire Professional, posted to you and online access to current and archived publications;
- regular e-newsletters;
- discounts for the IFE Online Shop and events;
- the possibility of involvement in IFE branches, working groups and committees.
How to apply
You can send your completed application form membership@ife.ie or by post to the address at the bottom of this page. Please refer to the application checklist table below to ensure that you have all parts of your application before submission.
Payment and subscriptions
There is no application fee. If your application is successful, an annual subscription is payable. Payment can be made by direct debit , credit/debit card or bank draft. Please read the IFE Rules of Membership before completing your application. If successful, you must adhere to the IFE Code of Conduct and you are advised to maintain your Continuing Professional Development.
Associate grade membership is for those people who meet the academic qualification requirements for Member grade and are working towards gaining the necessary experience required to meet the member grade criteria. This makes Associate member grade ideal for new graduates of fire related degrees.
Application Checklist
Academic requirement
- Degree in a fire-related subject*
- IFE Level 4 Certificate (formerly Member exams) or equivalent
- An IFE Recognised Educational Programme for MIFireE
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Referees
Please note:
Chartered Engineer interim registration or
Incorporated Engineer interim registration through the IFE automatically confers Associate (AIFireE) membership[/dt_vc_list]