Technician
Technician grade membership is appropriate for individuals who hold a Level 3 Diploma or equivalent in a fire subject that includes at least 130 hours of study and have worked within the fire sector for at least two years.
The Branch Membership Committee will consider applications, endorse them if necessary, and then forward them to the Membership Section of the IFE for final review and consideration. Candidates meeting the qualifications will be notified of their election by the Branch Membership Chair and will receive an annual subscription invoice.
Application Process
To apply for the grade of Technician with the IFE, email the following to membership@ife-usa.org:
- A Completed Member Application Form
- Initial Professional Development (IPD) Report
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Report
Annual Subscription Fee
An annual subscription fee of $130.00 will be collected each year on January 1.
Diploma
Candidates elected to membership in the IFE with grades of Technician, Graduate, Associate, Member, Fellow, and Affiliate Organization receive diplomas recognizing their professional accomplishment.
Post-Nominal Letters
Technicians of the IFE also benefit from esteemed professional recognition in the global fire sector through the use of the post-nominal TIFireE.