International Fire Engineering Registration Group

IFERG Pioneers Global Recognition: Breaking Boundaries in Fire Engineering Accreditation

The International Fire Engineering Registration Group (IFERG) in Australia Seminar Western Australia than beautiful Optus Stadium. February 2024.

The International Fire Engineering Registration Group (IFERG) in Australia, particularly focusing on the National Fire Engineers Register managed by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) Australia. The goal is to establish a system that recognizes and accredits fire engineers at various levels, including Chartered Engineers (CEng), Incorporated Engineers (IEng), and Engineering Technicians (EngTech). Here are some key points and potential global implications:

International Recognition via the Washington Accord:

  • The IFE in Australia is part of the Engineering Council, which is a signatory of the Washington Accord.
  • Qualifications achieved by IFE registrants are recognized internationally by other signatories of the Washington Accord, fostering global mobility and recognition.

Mutual Recognition Agreements:

  • Mutual recognition agreements with other Washington Accord signatories, such as the agreement with HKIE, provide mechanisms for recognizing qualifications and experience.
  • These agreements streamline the registration process, allowing for recognition without duplicative assessments.

Video Conferencing for Professional Review Interviews:

  • The IFE has adopted video conferencing for professional review interviews, setting a model for good practice.
  • This approach enhances accessibility, allowing interviews to take place across international borders, exemplified by the successful 2009 interview between the UK and Australia.

IFERG Australia Committee:

  • The IFERG Australia Committee, comprising senior IFERG members, works collaboratively to support members across states and territories.
  • The committee provides advice, mentoring, and assistance with applications, ensuring accuracy before submission to the IFE UK.

Benefits of IFERG Registration in Australia:

  • Recognition of qualifications and experience, both in industry and operational services.
  • Portability of qualifications internationally, facilitating career progression.
  • Opportunities for accreditation as a ‘professional fire engineer,’ particularly at the CEng level.

State-specific Registration Requirements:

  • The initiative addresses state-specific registration requirements, such as Queensland’s Board of Professional Engineers (BPEQ) assessment.
  • It aligns with legislative requirements for Registered Professional Engineers of Queensland (RPEQ) and other state-based regulations.

Global Expansion and Collaboration:

  • Australia is taking the lead in implementing a register of its fire engineering IFERG members, with the hope that other branches will follow suit.
  • The long-term vision is to form a truly global International Register of Fire Engineers, facilitating global mobility for members.

Application Process:

  • The application process involves completing a form with suitable referees and often requires a Professional Review Report.
  • Ensuring accuracy in the submission process through the IFERG Australia Committee is emphasized to prevent delays in processing.

In summary, the outlined initiative not only benefits fire engineers in Australia but also lays the groundwork for a global network of accredited fire engineers, promoting international recognition and collaboration within the fire engineering profession.

Join the Team

NFER National Fire Engineers Register

Alexander Alexandrovski
aalexandrovski@hotmail.com
Engineering Council CEng Annual Fee – 2026,
IFE – CEng Annual Fee – 2026, 9. ENG Member 2026

Bruce Kelly
bkelly2101@gmail.com
Engineering Council CEng Annual Fee – 2026,
IFE – CEng Annual Fee – 2026, 9. ENG Member 2026

Fiona Perrin
 fiona.m.perrin@gmail.com
Engineering Council IEng Annual Fee – 2026,
IFE IEng Annual Fee – 2026, 9. ENG Member 2026

Frank Mendham
frank@mendhamconsult.com
Engineering Council CEng Annual Fee – 2026,
IFE – CEng Annual Fee – 2026, 8. ENG – Fellow 2026

Hal David
hal.david@atkinsrealis.com
Engineering Council CEng Annual Fee – 2026,
IFE – CEng Annual Fee – 2026, 9. ENG Member 2026

Joe Paveley
jpaveley@pb.com.au
Engineering Council CEng Annual Fee – 2026,
IFE – CEng Annual Fee – 2026, 9. ENG Member 2026

Kjetil Pedersen
kjepede@gmail.com
Engineering Council CEng Annual Fee – 2026,
IFE – CEng Annual Fee – 2026, 9. ENG Member 2026

Lorenzo Fazzini
lorenzof@lafgroup.com Engineering Council EngTech – annual fee 2026,
IFE – EngTech – annual fee 2026

Man-Cheung Hui
manhui56@gmail.com
Engineering Council CEng Annual Fee – 2026,
IFE – CEng Annual Fee – 2026, 8. ENG – Fellow 2026

Mark Wilson
afssservices@bigpond.com
Engineering Council EngTech – annual fee 2026,
IFE – EngTech – annual fee 2026

Peter Karidis
peter.karidis@zurich.com.au
Engineering Council EngTech – annual fee 2026,
IFE – EngTech – annual fee 2026, 10. EG – Tech 2026

Phillip Couch
mail@newcastlebushfire.com.au
Engineering Council EngTech – annual fee 2026,
IFE – EngTech – annual fee 2026

Adrian MacHunter
adrian.machunter@mwsrisk.com
Engineering Council CEng Annual Fee – 2026,
IFE – CEng Annual Fee – 2026, 9. ENG Member 2026

Andrew Addinsell
andrew.addinsell@gmail.com
Engineering Council CEng Annual Fee – 2026,
9. ENG Member 2026

Chi Lam
steven@intuitiveconsulting.com.au
Engineering Council CEng Annual Fee – 2026,
IFE – CEng Annual Fee – 2026, 9. ENG Member 2026

Christopher Bishop
christopher.bishop@fire.nsw.gov.au
NSW to Pay, NSW – Graduate Individual 2026,
IFE – EngTech – annual fee 2026, Engineering Council EngTech – annual fee 2026

Christopher Sheeran
chrisheeran@gmail.com
Engineering Council CEng Annual Fee – 2026,
IFE – CEng Annual Fee – 2026, 9. ENG Member 2026

Dan Ambjerg-Pedersen
dan@coolburn.com.au
Engineering Council EngTech – annual fee 2026,
IFE – EngTech – annual fee 2026

Edward Simmonds
edward.c.simmonds@gmail.com
Engineering Council CEng Annual Fee – 2026,
IFE – CEng Annual Fee – 2026, 9. ENG Member 2026

Ian Raymond
ir3473@hotmail.com
Engineering Council IEng Annual Fee – 2026,
IFE IEng Annual Fee – 2026, 9. ENG Member 2026

Jonathan Shelley
jonathan.shelley@solisfire.com.au
Engineering Council CEng Annual Fee – 2026,
IFE – CEng Annual Fee – 2026, 9. ENG Member 2026

Mark Sharples
mark@bdafire.com.au
Engineering Council CEng Annual Fee – 2026,
IFE – CEng Annual Fee – 2026, 9. ENG Member 2026

Michael Conway
michael.conway@qfes.qld.gov.au
Engineering Council CEng Annual Fee – 2026,
IFE – CEng Annual Fee – 2026, 8. ENG – Fellow 2026

Nageswary Karuppiah
nageswary.karuppiah@gmail.com
Engineering Council CEng Annual Fee – 2026,
IFE – CEng Annual Fee – 2026, 9. ENG Member 2026

Rixon Tomy
rixontomy@gmail.com
Engineering Council IEng Annual Fee – 2026,
IFE IEng Annual Fee – 2026, 9. ENG Member 2026

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