Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers is normally conferred through an examination process. Individuals who achieve successful scores on the membership examinations of the Institution are admitted to the appropriate grades based upon the nature and content of the examinations passed. The Institution currently administers the following examinations through its branches:

• Preliminary Certificate
• Intermediate
• Graduate
• Member

The USA Branch is not currently administering the membership examinations of the Institution of Fire Engineers in America. As such, the branch can only nominate members to the grades of Student, Graduate, Associate, Affiliate (Organization), and Fellow at this time. The US Branch Membership Committee will provide the necessary endorsements to the application

Taken from "Routes to Membership" published by the Institution of Fire Engineers (Publications) Ltd.

Additionally, Affiliate membership is open to organizations who are interested in supporting the aims of the organization

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For dues information, contact our Membership Committee chairman, Mr William W. Kehoe, MIFireE. Fees are based annually on the exchange rate between the USD and GBP; currently they are $131.00 for the Member Grade.

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Applications for membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers may be obtained by writing to the Branch Secretary or Chairman, Membership Committee. Membership applications will be considered by the branch membership committee, endorsed if necessary, and then forwarded to the Membership and Branches Committee of the Institution for final consideration. Candidates meeting the qualifications outlined above will be notified of their election by the Branch Membership Chairman and will then receive an invoice for annual subscription.

Click for a PDF version of the Member Application (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Click for a PDF version of the Student Application (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader)

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Candidates elected to membership of the Institution in the grades of Graduate, Associate, Fellow, and Affiliate (Organization) receive diplomas recognizing their professional accomplishment. These diplomas are typically presented by the Branch president in a ceremony at the Annual General Meeting of the Branch.

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For a membership application and more information about the Institution of Fire Engineers, contact our Membership Committee chairman, Mr William W. Kehoe, MIFireE.