About Us

The UK Fire Association was formed by Alan Price, Tom Law and Alan Palmer in February 2009 primarily to serve the interests of small and medium sized fire equipment maintenance companies and their customers. They were joined by Andrew Berry in 2017 when he took over as chairman, and Dan Davis in 2020 when he became Treasurer.

We represent over 260 small and medium sized companies providing fire prevention and protection services, solutions and training.

We are a not for profit organization - owned by our members for the benefit of our members.

Our Aims

To promote trade between members so that we can better serve our customers.

To share relevant information promptly between members – wherever possible by electronic means.

To represent the members interests with BAFE and at government level.

To encourage and help members develop their expertise and provide high levels of service.

To stimulate dialogue with other Fire Trade Associations for the benefit of members.

To inspire debate by members so the association more accurately reflects their views and needs.

Benefits of Membership

The UK-FA exists to support small and medium sized fire trade enterprises, creating a network of experts who provide services and solutions to each other and UK consumers.

Annual membership costs less than £5 per week and offers the following benefits:

Use of the UK-FA member emblem on email and print stationery, social media, and your website.
Complimentary UK-FA window and vehicle logo decals.
Access to specialist sub-contractors, that you can trust e.g. dry riser / fire alarms / extinguishers / systems maintenance, fire training and fire risk assessment providers.
Advice from friendly, experienced like-minded people about growing your business.
Substantial discounts when buying BSI standards through the UK-FA.
Access to recognised quality training providers.
Half price membership for associate companies.
Introduction to specialist fire trade insurance providers.
Access to latest relevant fire industry news updates through our popular technical and information bulletins.
Free to attend Annual General Meeting and dinner dance (1 member + 1 guest).
Mediation when things aren’t going so well between you and your customer.
Nationwide service cover for your customer consumers by using our diverse network of over 230 other members.
Online and telephone reference to our extensive technical library.
Promotion of your products and/or services to consumers and other fire industry organisations through the UK-FA members directory.
Prompt technical and commercial support from UK-FA Directors and specialist members.
Templates of key industry documents e.g. RAMS, T&C’s, method statements etc.
Fire industry influence through our membership of the Fire Sector Federation and positions held on BSI committees.
At least one informal meeting with relevant guest speakers to maintain continuous professional development.
Networking and socialising opportunities with other like-minded people in the fire trade.
Technical days to obtain informal hands-on experience/training with supplier’s products.
Encouragement to actively participate in the UK-FA day-to-day activities if you want to.
Charitable fundraising events and activities.

Join the UK Fire Association

You don't have to jump through hoops to become a member, we simply need to be sure that you are competent in the fields that you work in and carry adequate insurance.

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Our Directors

Andrew Berry Chairman

Andrew became the Association's Chairman in 2017 and is responsible for running official meetings and acting as the figurehead of the association within the industry.

Contact Andrew