The Fire Protection Association (FPA) has published its 2025/26 Membership Review, outlining enhancements to member benefits, expanded access to fire safety guidance, and new opportunities for professional development

Membership of the FPA supports fire safety professionals in their roles by providing access to comprehensive fire safety advice, guidance, and resources, including continuing professional development (CPD) and education opportunities aimed at improving competence.

The 2025/26 review reflects a pivotal year in which the FPA strengthened its commitment to equipping fire safety professionals with the technical advice, research insights, and training needed to make the built environment a safer place.

Dr Gavin Dunn, FPA Chief Executive, commented, “The Membership Review highlights the FPA’s unwavering focus on ensuring that every member, whether an individual practitioner or a larger organisation, has the guidance and tools required to support them with the challenges they face on a daily basis. The breadth of new material and opportunities made available in 2025 demonstrates our continued commitment to raising standards across the sector.”


Key highlights from the 2025/26 Membership Review

Following member feedback, last year the FPA refreshed its membership scheme and introduced three simpler category types to ensure organisations of all sizes can access the right level of technical advice and guidance resources.

The launch of the revitalised scheme also introduced new benefits to support members with collaborative opportunities for influence and engagement, as well as ongoing CPD.

Expansion of fire safety guidance

Throughout 2025, members received priority access to a wide range of new and updated publications, including:

  • Sprinkler System Service and Maintenance: Guidance, Records and Checklists
  • Sprinkler System Service & Maintenance Checklists – Appendix Template Forms
  • Business Continuity for Small and Medium Businesses
  • Security Bulletin - ECHO Alarm Transmission Challenges and Solutions
  • RC69: Risk Control Recommendations for Onshore Wind Turbines
  • Need to Know Guide RE6 - Wind Turbines
  • The Joint Code of Practice on the Protection from Fire of Construction Sites and Buildings Undergoing Renovation - Tenth Edition Incorporating Amendments 1 and 2
  • RC70: Recommendations for Risk Control for Switchgear and Transformers
  • What does good look like in Business Continuity Management?
  • BDM30: Elements of Construction (EoC) – an Insurers’ Overview

Member influence

Membership of the FPA provides opportunities to contribute to current and upcoming FPA guidance, research conducted by the FPA for insurers, government, regulators, and the industry, and FPA responses to government/sector consultations.

In 2025, FPA members were able to share their views on the Building Safety Regulator to inform the House of Lords inquiry into building regulations, suggest topics for the FIRE Conference 2025 programme, provide feedback on all new and updated documents released in 2025, and propose areas for new FPA guidance and research to help shape the future of fire safety.

Expanded CPD and learning opportunities

In 2025, the FPA delivered a packed programme of CPD approved webinars covering legislative updates, passive fire protection, insurance risk, research developments, and other critical topics. -approved webinars covering legislative updates, passive fire protection, insurance risk, research developments, and other critical topics. Members also gained access to a suite of introductory e-courses designed to strengthen awareness of roles, responsibilities, and best practice in the areas of hot works, the role of a fire warden, the basics of fire door inspections, and personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPS).

Membership Code of Professional Conduct

In the interest of improving competence and the wider sharing of expert advice and guidance, FPA membership is open to all with a remit for fire safety. The FPA membership scheme introduced a Code of Professional Conduct following the launch of the new categories and member benefits.

Whilst membership does not accredit or endorse member products or services in any way, all new and renewing members are now required to commit to the FPA Membership Code of Professional Conduct which sets out the expectation for the behaviour of members in the areas of integrity, professional behaviour, and professional competency.

Fire & Risk Management

Throughout 2025, the Fire & Risk Management (F&RM) journal explored a wide range of topics designed to keep members informed of key developments across the fire safety sector. Themes included the fire safety journey of a building, global and emerging risks, active protection, building fire safety, and law and enforcement.

The journal also examined issues surrounding products and procurement, facilities and fire, the challenges of constructing 1.5 million homes, organisational culture and approaches to safety, and transport-related fire risks.

FIRE Conference 2025

Held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, the FPA’s flagship FIRE Conference brought together fire safety professionals to explore the theme of future-proofing the built environment through sessions on leadership, wildfire detection, regulatory evolution, and emerging risks.

Throughout the day, members had the opportunity to engage, connect, and contribute to discussions with speakers, peers, and industry experts.

Looking ahead to 2026

The Membership Review previews an ambitious programme for 2026. This includes a wide-ranging webinar schedule and extensive research projects, conducted through the RISCAuthority research scheme, covering active fire protection, timber construction, moisture management, hybrid buildings, SMART towers, and emerging risks. Members will also have the opportunity to contribute to FPA responses to several upcoming government consultations.

Speaking on the publication of the review, James Stone, FPA Membership and Marketing Manager said “Given the significant changes to the fire safety landscape, it is more important now than ever that we support members ensure we are meeting their needs. Their feedback shaped our refreshed membership categories, influenced new guidance, and steered our research priorities. The expanded access to technical resources showcased in this review is a direct result of our ongoing dialogue with our members.”

You can download the full 2025/26 Membership Review here. Find out more about becoming a member of the UK’s national fire safety organisation here.