Links
Links to our member organisations may be found in the Member Listing section of this site.
Some other links of interest are given below.
www.communities.gov.uk/fire
The Department for Communities and Local Government is responsible for UK Fire and Resilience and works with local Fire and Rescue Services to prevent deaths, injuries and damage to property caused by fire. It also ensures that the UK is equipped to deal with major emergencies such as terror attacks and natural disasters.
www.firebuy.gov.uk
Firebuy Ltd was established in 2006 as a Non-Departmental Public Body to deliver Fire and Rescue Service procurement at a national level.
www.fia.uk.com
The Fire Industry Association was formed in 2007 from the amalgamation of two long-standing Associations, the British Fire Protection Systems Association [BFPSA] and the Fire Extinguishing Trades Association [FETA]. As well as serving some 300 members of the FIA, it provides the Secretariat services to FIRESA.
www.cfoa.org.uk
The Chief Fire Officers Association aims to continue as the professional voice of the UK Fire and Rescue Service, assisting and supporting its members to fulfil their leadership role in improving the well being of local communities in all matters relating to the Fire and Rescue Services' activities.
www.fobfo.org.uk
The Federation of British Fire Organisations provides a forum for discussion and co-operation between UK fire interests, promoting activities aimed at the prevention and mitigation of loss of life and property by fire. It is therefore an 'umbrella' organisation under which members can form alliances and make representation under a common banner. It is also the National Committee supporting the Comite International Technique de Prevention et D'Extinction du Feu [CTIF], thus helping to promote UK FIre abroad in pan-European issues in partnership with FIA Export and UK Trade and Investment.
www.fireservicecollege.ac.uk
The Fire Service College is the premier training establishment of its kind in the world after 38 years of continuous development at the Moreton-in-Marsh site in England.
www.bsi-global.com
BSI Group has grown into a leading global independent business services organisation. The Group now operates through its thre devisions; BSI British Standards, BSI Management Systems, and BSI Product Services.
www.fire-magazine.com
FIRE magazine is the voice of fire fighting and fire prevention since 1908, bringing you all the latest news, views, technological. legal and policy developments to affect the Fire and Rescue Services. FIRE divides its coverage to ensure evry facet of fire sector duty is covered comprehensively, including operational assurance, risk management and learning and development. IN addition, views from chief fire officers, industrial fire officers, international and defence colleagues, as well as employers and union representatives, ensures that FIRE is a must-read for everyone within the Service.
www.thefpa.co.uk
Formerly Fire Prevention and Fire Engineers Journal, Fire Risk Management magazine is the monthly membership journal of the Fire Prevention Association and the Institute of Fire Engineers. Written by professionals for professionals, the journal contains news, technical features, surveys, case studies on major fires, guidance on legislation, standards and codes, new products and services information and coverage of developments in fire safety engineering and related areas of loss prevention. Fire Risk Management endeavours to meet the needs of its professional membership base by continuing to provide the latest news, views and discussion on technical, commercial and legislative issues and promoting a greater understanding of the queries and concerns of all disciplines in the fire safety sector.
www.cmpi.biz
Part of United Business Media plc, CMPi delivers targeted integrated business media solutions to around 20 industry sectors. Its products including magazines, exhibitions, conferences, awards, information products and web sites, target marketers, buyers and sellers across a range of markets inlcuding fire protection and fire fighting. CMPi is jointly responsible for the International Fire and Rescue Expo and Firex shows.
www.mmcpublications.co.uk
Fire Times magazine is one of the UK's leading fire fighting publications serving the UK and European fire fighting industry. Circulated free of charge to buyers and specifiers within today's changing fire and rescue sector, Fire Times enjoys being regarded by equipment suppliers, leading associations and government departments as their preferred trade magazine.
www.frsonline.fire.gov.uk
FRS Online provides accessible information about the future of the Fire and Rescue Service. The site gives a detailed overview of the changes that are now taking place in the Fire and Rescue Service and explains new policies that are being brought in on a national level, reporting on innovative work being carried out in the Services.
www.fire.gov.uk
The Fire Gateway is provided by government in partnership with the Fire and rescue Authorities to give easier access to services, help improve community safety and save lives.
www.ukresilience.gov.uk
The government's aim is to reduce the risk from emergencies so that people can go about their business freely and with confidence. The web site exists to provide a resource for civil protection practitioners, supporting the work which goes on across the United Kingdom to improve emergency preparedness.
www.fireproductsearch.com
The Fire Product Search web site is the next generation of product guide for the fire fighting and fire rescue industries, featuring hundreds of the world's leading manufacturers and giving a huge choice when searching for fire products and equipment. Updated constantly, it provides reliable information at the click of a button with detailed product descriptions, pictures and technical specifications plus full information on manufacturers and their distributor networks. Visitors can browse through categories and search using keywords or by company. A free monthly e-newsletter, information on the latest global fire conferences and exhibitions plus industry news can also be found at the web site.
THE FOLLOWING SITES RELATE TO EXPORT AND BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
www.fia.uk.com/en/export
The FIA Export Council aims to provide vital support and opportunities for British-based organisations to enhance the British fire protection industry and the importance of British Standards.
It does this by promoting British fire excellence; encouraging and assisting in export matters; acting as a focal point between industry and government; providing national and international networking opportunities; developing opportunities for overseas exhibitions and trade missions; and providing market information in the form of market reports and commissioned research.
www.britishchambers.org.uk
The BCC is the national body for an influential and powerful network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce across the UK. This site will lead you to your local Chamber.
www.tradeinvest.gov.uk
This site offers business oportunities, expert trade advice and suport to UK-based companies wishing to grow their business overseas.
www.dso.uktradeinvest.gov.uk
This site takes you to UKTI's Defence and Security Organisation which has responsibility for fire fighting and fire protection.
www.uksecurity-industry.co.uk
UKTI launched its Security Export Marketing Strategy in March 2010. To find out what the security sector branding is all about and to register for their exporting toolkit, visit this site and follow the registration process.