FIRESA is the trade association for suppliers to the Fire and Rescue Services, representing the concerted industry voice across a spectrum of legislative, regulatory and standards issues affecting its members.
FIRESA already influences and participates in the decisions which affect the industry and its practitioners, forging a co- operative environment which benefits its members, their customers and ultimately the public.
OUR VISION
To contribute positively to the growth and development of the Fire and Rescue Service market, thereby improving its effectiveness and playing an association role in protecting life, property and the environment.
OUR MISSION
To represent the concerted and professional industry voice of issues of common interest, linking suppliers with Fire and Rescue practitioners and other industry stakeholders and bringing benefits both to its members and to the customers they serve.
FIRESA engages its members fully in its efforts and strongly welcomes new members to assist us in our work on behalf of the industry.
The value of FIRESA to its members is:
Active participation in a vibrant and growing association representing the collective views of its members across the legislative, regulatory and standards landscape
Joining well over 50 other members in contributing to the growth and development of the fire and rescue supply market
Recognition and publicity as a member on the FIRESA web site and other promotional material, raising the profile of members by identifying them as a reputable company meeting the requirements of association membership
Receipt of enquiries from prospective clients via the association
Receipt of a regular News Letter and other up-to-date information of relevance to the industry
Attendance at seminars at reduced member rates on subjects of key interest
Access to significantly discounted rates for key exhibitions and subscriptions to some trade journals
Links to key decision makers including DCLG, Firebuy, CFOA and the NPB
Authoring of regular features to the fire trade press
Participation in consultative processes within the association and externally which bring industry influence to legislatory and regulatory processes
Participation in wider fire industry issues through the FIA and FOBFO
Opportunities to influence the future direction of your industry
Access to the technical, marketing and commercial services of the FIRESA Secretariat
Participation in strategic alliances with other industry stakeholders
Recognition of adherence to FIRESA’s values as an association of quality suppliers to the fire and rescue services
FIRESA Officers and Council