What is FPA Australia
FPA Australia is the country's major technical and educational
fire safety organisation.
FPA Australia was formed on 1 January 1997 when two former
associations - Fire Protection Industry Association Australia
(established in 1926) and the Australian Fire Protection
Association (established in 1960) agreed to amalgamate and form one
representative body to be the voice of fire protection in
Australia.
FPA Australia plays a pivotal role in providing authoritative
advice and information on all aspects of fire safety and emergency
management through a range of services to industry and the
community. FPA Australia is a not-for-profit association governed
by a Board of Directors, run by a permanent staff in its
Melbourne-based National Office and represented in each state by a
divisional committee made up of active members.
Our Vision:
To promote the protection of life, property and the environment
from fire and related emergencies.
Our Mission:
To work with government, corporate and community organisations
for the continuous improvement in legislation, standards,
education, awareness, products and services for the protection of
life, property and the environment from fire and related
emergencies.
Our Values:
The values that guide FPA Australia are:
Integrity - behaving ethically, acting with loyalty,
honesty and transparency, and being prepared to express our
views
Independence - being prepared to establish relationships,
build trust and foster cooperation without showing favour
Professionalism - committed to the continuous professional
development of our Association and the industry
The Aims of FPA Australia are:
• Representative Membership
To maintain a broad membership base which is accurately
representative of the fire safety community, in order to provide
the resources to build awareness of the Association so that FPA
Australia can achieve its other goals.
• Member Services
To be the primary source of fire protection information and
advice that is of benefit to FPA Australia members, the fire safety
industry and the wider community.
• Continual Improvement in Fire Education
To support and contribute to the continuing development of
national competencies and training packages to meet legislative
requirements and to improve the effectiveness of those employed in
fire safety and protection.
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• Influence Decision Makers
To take a leading role in influencing all bodies whose
decision-making processes affect fire safety.
• Support for Corporate Members
To support corporate members and their businesses through
networking with governments, trade organisations, international
fire protection associations and related bodies, to promote
Australian fire safety products, services and expertise to a global
audience.
• Communication of the Fire Safety
Message
To be a successful and vital link in communicating the fire
safety message to our members, to the fire safety industry, to
other businesses and industry, and to the wider community.
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