Competency


Fire safety: Reflections and predictions from fire industry experts

As 2023 draws to a close, we've collected insights from fire industry experts on the evolution of fire safety in 2023 and 2024 forecasts. Read More

Building Safety Regulator sets out three-year plan to create competent built environment and restore trust in sector

The Building Safety Regulator has published its first three-year strategic plan outlining its overarching direction and vision. Read More

ASFP launches competence framework for those working in passive fire protection

The ASFP has launched its competence framework to provide a benchmark for competence in passive fire protection. Read More

IFE becomes First Licensee of the Higher-Risk Building Registration under the Fire Engineering Discipline

The IFE has become a licensee authorised for the Fire Engineering Discipline Annex of the UK-SPEC Higher-Risk Building (HRB) registration standard. Read More

Mind the fire safety gap – complexity versus competence

Andrea White provides a view on the the gap between building complexity and competence in fire safety and why it is increasing. Read More

Two new Experienced Worker Assessment routes approved for fire and security industry

Two new routes to Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) gold cards for the FESS sector have been approved. Read More

BAFE updates and publishes Version 8 of competency scheme document for fire detection and alarm systems

BAFE has updated its SP203-1 Document for the Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems. Read More

‘Accessible to anyone’: How fire systems professionals can prove and expand competence

Trevor Jenks walked FIREX 2023 attendees through a new cross-industry scheme for acquiring, expanding, proving and renewing competence. Read More

‘Small firms can use competence to their commercial advantage’ – Andy Reakes on raising fire and security standards

JIB and ECS strategist, Andy Reakes, discuses the work that's gone in to the fire and security industry’s competence drive. Read More

“We need to ensure standards keep up with innovation in the fire sector” In conversation with the FIA’s Ian Moore

Ian Moore, CEO of the Fire Industry Association, explains how the FIA represents its members and the association's priorities ahead. Read More

Building Safety Regulator publishes draft conduct rules for building control professionals

Examining the draft conduct provisions for building control approvers & inspectors that have been published by the Building Safety Regulator. Read More

Mind the gap – how FESS ECS cards are helping the push for improved competency standards across fire and security

The skills gap remains an issue for those installing fire and security systems, but change is underway explains Andy Reakes and Trevor Jenks. Read More

Pass rates on the rise for FESS assessments

Pass rates for FESS (Fire, Emergency and Security Systems) assessments have seen improvements in recent months. Read More

BAFE and NAPIT announce competency scheme for Domestic Fire Detection and Alarms

The new scheme will assess the competency of organisations who provide design, installation, commissioning and maintenance services. Read More

Building resilience and competence in fire engineering – Interview with the IFE’s Steve Hamm

IFSEC Global sits down with Steve Hamm, Chief Executive of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), to find out more about future plans. Read More

Modern methods of construction and the importance of a systematic approach to fire safety

Ian King explores the benefits of modern methods of construction and why a competent, holistic approach to fire protection is required. Read More



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