ABOUT THE ‘FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA’ ‘Improving fire safety in the Southern African region’ The Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa (FPASA) was established in 1973 to provide a specialized fire safety management technical and training service to industry, commerce, fire and rescue services and society at large. Over the years the Association has developed a range of membership options and technical, training and fire safety management services that are recognized for their quality, professionalism and value. Today the role of the FPASA covers fire safety Education, Information, Advice, Consultancy and Training (Fire College). The Fire College is a professional training centre dedicated to assist in the reduction of life and property losses in the Southern African region. It provides training on request of FPASA members and non-members alike, and in addition provides standard training programmes to suit the broad spectrum of industrial, commerce, institutional and local authority requirements. The Technical Division includes the Library which offer a range of fire safety management consulting services to members and clients as well a short-term insurer specific services as part of the FPASA’s Insurer Fire Impact Reduction Strategy (InFIReS) initiative. The Administration and membership services section of the FPASA provides administration support to the Fire College and Technical Division. It also provides member promotion/support and publication sales. Our categories of membership will add value to any institution or business having an interest or involvement in fire engineering, fire protection, fire prevention, or fire safety management.