UKFA – THE UK FIRE ASSOCIATION
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Q The UK Fire Association is one of the UK’s leading fire
industry trade associations. Can you tell us more about
your organisation?
The UK Fire Association (UK-FA) was formed in 2009 by
three very experienced fire prevention specialists with the
goal to create a Trade Association geared specifically towards
supporting small, independent fire protection providers and
their customers.
Members are typically privately owned businesses that are
reliable, competent and properly insured to undertake the fire
protection services in which they specialise. They are highly
motivated to do a good job, at a reasonable price, as they will
stand or fall by the quality of the service that they provide.
“Today, the UK-FA has
almost 200 members
covering the whole
of the UK. This allows
members, through
networking and mutual
recommendation,
to offer nationwide
coverage...”
Today, the UK-FA has almost 200 members covering the
whole of the UK. This allows members, through networking
and mutual recommendation, to offer nationwide coverage
providing a full range of fire protection services for their
clients.
Q What are the benefits of becoming a UK-FA member?
The UK Fire Association is open to any bona fide fire
protection service provider and offers exceptional value for
money - an annual subscription is just £200.
The UK-FA holds friendly, informal members meetings twice
a year, which rotate to different areas of the country. Guest
speakers discuss emerging technologies and provide updates
to industry codes of practices or standards, with explanations
on the implications. Members have the opportunity to keep up
with their professional development. During 2018, the UK-FA
will be implementing half-day regional technical meetings.
Periodic newsletters and blogs keep members up-to-date
with what is going on in the fire industry. The association’s
website is evolving to become ever more interactive and the
growth of social media activity helps keep consumers aware of
their obligations regarding due diligence in fire safety.
The UK-FA actively encourage members to work together to
enhance the range of services they can provide.
As far as practical, everything is run online; including joining
the Association from the home page of the www.uk-fa.org
website. Members have exclusive access to online template
documents and enjoy substantial discounts when buying
BSI publications through the Association. A comprehensive
technical library with prompt online and telephone technical
support is available at the UK-FA head office. This service is
available to all members should they be in urgent need of
help.
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