Fire Protection Association
| Abbreviation | FPA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1946 |
| Legal status | Association |
| Purpose | Dissemination of independent and authoritative information on all aspects of fire safety, risk management and loss prevention |
| Location |
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Region served | UK and Overseas |
| Membership | Approx 5,000 fire protection companies, organisations and individuals from the UK and overseas |
Managing Director | Jonathan O’Neill |
| Website | The FPA |
The Fire Protection Association is the UK's National Fire Safety Organisation. It works to identify and draw attention to the dangers of fire and the means by which their potential for occurance and loss is kept to a minimum. One of 28 similar national bodies worldwide it was established in 1946 and receives strong support from the insurance industry, primarily through the Association of British Insurers and Lloyd's
History
The Fire Protection Association is the UK’s national fire safety organisation. Established in 1946 it is recognized as an independent and authoritative source of information and advice relating to all aspects of fire safety, risk management and loss prevention.
Function
The agreed aims and objectives of the FPA are:
•To protect people and property and the environment by advancing fire prevention and protection techniques
•To collaborate with central Government, the Fire Service and other agencies in this work
•To focus national and European attention on these issues
•To influence consumers and business related decision making
•To collect, analyse and publish statistics, identify trends and provide research
•To disseminate advice and information
Structure
It is based in Moreton-in-Marsh, at the home of the Fire Service College (on the former RAF Moreton-in-Marsh). It is situated on the former airfield, at the college, east of the village, off the A44, next to the boundary with Warwickshire.
It also has an office on Baker Street in London, and on St. Andrew Square in Edinburgh (FPA Scotland).
See also
- FPA - former Family Planning Association
- History of fire safety legislation in the United Kingdom
- BRE Centre for Fire Safety Engineering
- Fire Safety Officer
- Fire services in the United Kingdom