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IFE Membership Help
JasonT:
Hi
I was wondering if anyone could help or provide some pointers, I am trying to become a member of the IFE, whilst I can obtain one reference from a current member I have been struggling to get the 2nd reference. I contacted my local IFE branch but they have asked me to complete a 500 word personal statement and provide evidence of training and experience. Whilst I am comfortable to provide training evidence and experience I am struggling to produce the 500 word statement as I am not sure how to set it out.
Is this normal when trying to gain membership as when checking on the IFE web page this is a requirement for a fellow and I am not going for that level of membership.
any help would be appreciated
Jason T
John Webb:
I would suggest you need to think in terms, perhaps, of an 'extended CV' in which you give more details about your appropriate training and experiences in fire-related matters. You could do this either in chronological order of training/experiences (most common in CVs) or by subject matter if you've worked in different areas at various times.
Hope this helps.
Fishy:
What level of membership are you going for, Jason?
JasonT:
Thanks for the pointer, I will look to go down the C.V type route and list my qualifications and experience.
In terms of membership level, I called the membership team and when I explained my background and experience the lady suggested I go for membership level, however I do not think this is the level for me. My background is 20yrs Health & Safety, IOSH chartered. In terms of fire training I attended an IFE accredited 3 day course in 2006, Fire service fire risk assessor course in 2006 and the Colin Todd 5 day course in 2016, In between I have completed over 50 fire risk assessments for Industry / Local Authority Premises, schools, offices, nursing homes, specialist schools, etc. obviously there is more but I wont bore you.
I thought I would apply and the panel would decide?
Fishy:
The reason I asked is, if you might be up for Member, then go on the IFE website and look for the document "IPD requirements for member grade" - http://www.ife.org.uk/write/MediaUploads/IPD_Requirements_for_Member_Grade_0114.pdf
If you tweak your report so that it demonstrates (so far as it can) compliance with those requirements, then you shouldn't go far wrong...
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