Membership in the International Fire Marshals Association Section tailors your NFPA benefits to your industry and puts you in direct contact with fire marshals across the globe who have expertise in fire safety, property inspection, and engineering. You'll be able to call on these professional contacts to solve problems, and gain insight into tomorrow's biggest challenges. Plus, IFMA will keep you up to date on information geared to the fire prevention, public fire and life safety, educational, and fire investigation communities.
Advance your career through CEUs, educational seminars, and professional development critical to your success on the job. Plus, Section leadership and publication opportunities help you build credentials and enhance your reputation as an expert in your field.
Qualifications
Membership in IFMA is open to any member of NFPA that meets the requirements of one of the membership classifications listed below:
- Member – A fire official, who has been lawfully appointed and authorized by the authority having jurisdiction and charged with the statutory responsibilities and duties for fire prevention accomplished through enforcement of fire laws and regulations, property inspections, public fire safety education, or investigation of the cause and origin of fires are eligible for membership.
- Associate Member – A member of NFPA who does not qualify for Member status as outlined above. Associate Members shall not hold an elective office or vote in the affairs of the Association.
- Affiliate Member – An Affiliate Member of the NFPA who is interested in the stated mission and objectives of the International Fire Marshals Association. Affiliate Members shall not hold an elected office or vote in the affairs of the Association.
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Section objectives
The International Fire Marshals Association (IFMA), formerly known as the Fire Marshals Association of North America, was organized in 1906; in 1927 it was reorganized as the Fire Marshals' Section of NFPA.
The mission of IFMA is to aid in the preservation of life and property by advocating, promoting, and providing leadership in the prevention or mitigation of fire, explosions, and other related hazardous conditions.
The goals and objectives of IFMA are as follows:
- Unite for mutual benefit those officials engaged primarily in the prevention of fire, the investigation of fires, and/or public fire and life safety education.
- Provide educational and professional development opportunities through technological, certification, and prevention programs.
- Provide a resource service to its members.
- Actively market and promote a positive, dynamic, and proactive profile.
- Actively participate in the codes- and standards-making process at the international, national, state, and local levels.
- Monitor fire safety issues at the international, national, state, and local levels.
- Develop mechanisms for Chapters to participate in the Association.
- Monitor and support research and development of solutions to fire protection and fire prevention problems
Membership in IFMA is contingent upon membership in NFPA and is open to individuals who meet the following membership requirements:
MEMBER: A fire official who has been lawfully appointed and authorized by the authority having jurisdiction and charged with the statutory responsibilities and duties of fire prevention accomplished through enforcement of fire laws and regulations, property inspections, public fire safety education, or investigation of the cause and origin of fires.
ASSOCIATE MEMBER: A member of NFPA who does not qualify for member status as outlined above. Associate members shall not hold an elective office or vote on the affairs of the Association.
AFFILIATE MEMBER: A member of NFPA who is interested in the stated mission and objectives of IFMA. Affiliate members shall not hold an elected office or vote on the affairs of the Association.
Membership applications are available on request.
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