About the Fire Protection Association Australia
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 the members of 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 service to industry, commerce and the community at large. 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 local committee made up of active members.
Our Vision:
FPA Australia aims, through excellence in education and representation, to promote the protection of life, assets and the environment from fire and other emergencies.
Our Mission:
Our purpose is to work cooperatively with all governments, corporate and community organizations for the continuous improvement in standards, legislation, education, products and services.
Our Values:
The values that guide us are:
Integrity — behaving ethically, acting with loyalty
and honesty, and being prepared to express our views
Independence — being prepared to establish alliances,
build trust and foster cooperation without showing favour
Professionalism — an ongoing commitment to the
continuous improvement in the delivery of quality fire protection products and services
The Aims of FPA Australia are to:
- Have membership representative of the entire fire safety community
- Provide information and advice to members through a range of activities and events
- Support continual improvement in fire safety education
- Influence fire safety decision makers
- Support corporate members through the promotion of Australian expertise
- Actively communicate the fire safety message