Fire Industry Association

[1] It is said to be "the largest fire protection trade association in the UK".

[2] The FIA's objective "is to promote, improve and perfect fire protection methods, devices, services and apparatus"[2] which they say they achieve "through the representation of [their] members, providing technical support, guidance and opportunities for professional advancement through education and appropriate regulation".

[4] As of September 2024, the board consists of[4] representatives from:·Chair - Martin Watson, Mitie Security / Vice Chair - Tony Hanley, Firepro UK Ltd / CEO - Ian Moore, Fire Industry Association Ltd / Member - Stacey Adams, Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd / Member - Michelle Agius, Eurotech Fire Systems Ltd / Member - Robert Campbell, No Climb Products Ltd / Member - Alan Elder, Tyco Fire Protection Products / Member - Bernie Higgins, PGS International (UK) Ltd / Member - James Jones, Vimpex Ltd / Member - Peter Massingberd-Mundy, Xtralis / Member - Donald MCFARLANE, Honeywell Fire Safety / Member - Guy Middleton, Chubb Fire & Security Ltd / Member - Jon Pagan, International Fire Consultants Ltd / Member - Paul Pope, AJAX Systems UK Limited / Member - Andy Spence, Britannia Fire Ltd / Member - Colin Todd, C S Todd and Associates As of September 2024, the FIA has seven councils,[3] described as follows:[3] The FIA refers to its role in "promot[ing] and shap[ing] legislation and the professional standards of the fire industry through close liaison with government and official bodies, as well as other key stakeholders".

[2] This is evidenced, for example, with their involvement on many of the BSI committees responsible for the authoring of key British Standards relating to fire, including: The Fire Extinguishing Trades Association (FETA) was "the Trade Association of manufacturers and maintainers of portable fire fighting equipment".

[8] It was "Established in 1916 [and was] a non-profit making organisation funded by membership subscription"[8] whose objective was to "uphold and enhance the professional status of the Fire Protection Industry by encouraging the adoption of improved standards for product, service and quality management systems and promoting greater use of high quality products and services to the benefit of all".