The Early Careers Networking Group (ECNG), part of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), has launched a new professional development series for early career fire professionals to help bridge the industry skills gap
Spanning 24 months, the Elevate series looks to offer a structured learning pathway for professionals to learn industry skills by promoting a culture of continuous professional development (CPD).
Developed by the ECNG, the series is made of 60-minute sessions led by industry leaders across the fire sector, with some of the topics covered ranging from methods of fire stopping, prescriptive versus performance-based design, and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and Fire Safety Act.
As the IFE states, ECNG, which was developed with the support of the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) and the London Fire Brigade (LFB), offers career advice and professional development to the next generation of fire engineering talent. With the launch of Elevate, the group is calling on industry professionals to contribute to the series by delivering speaker sessions.
Chair of IFE’s ECNG, Dean Morris said: “Fire safety is not a one size fits all vocation; it requires a complex skill set paired with constant growth and this was the catalyst for the development of the Elevate series.
“It will equip early career professionals with the tools and knowledge to excel in the varied nuances of fire safety, harnessing the confidence to explore the career paths available.
“Organisations will also be able to integrate the programme into their ongoing training strategies, and by doing so, they can enhance their internal development programmes, ensuring personnel are well-versed in current best practices and innovations within fire safety.”
Available for free, the first session, An introduction to fire science, will be on 2 April 2025, to coincide with National Careers Week. It will explore the basic principles of fire, including methods of heat transfer, fire load, and fire load densities.
Booking information for the Elevate series can be found here.