Welcome to the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) pages on the
Fire and Rescue Service web site.
As President of the Norfolk and Suffolk branch, I am determined
to ensure that the IFE remains alive, active and relevant in the
modern fire and rescue service.
The move towards competence-based training and the advent of
theIntegrated Personal Development System (IPDS) recognises the
critical importance of continuous personal development (CPD) as the
means to maintain competence. It will no longer be enough just to
pass a few exams and then 'jog along' in our profession, whether
you have ambitions for advancement or not.
Everybody will be expected to keep themselves up to date with
the changes that continually take place in risks, training,
procedures and equipment if they are to stay at the top of their
game. We owe it to those whom we serve to be the best we can.
The Institution of Fire Engineers can help you achieve your full
potential.
Our branch has a proud history of strong membership. The events
we organise are professionally interesting and well supported. We
give CPD accreditation for attending our events, which you can add
to your portfolio. The local membership of the IFE includes many
experienced and specialist people who will be more than pleased to
help you with your personal development. We can sponsor your
attendance at seminars and other training events which will help
the development of our profession.
So, why not become a member of our branch? You will be made to
feel most welcome, whoever you are.
Further details about membership and subscription costs can be
found through the links on this site, or I would be pleased to hear
from you personally.
I look forward to seeing you at an event or a branch meeting
soon.
Eddie Meelan, MIFireE