Press release October 2010

IFEDA set the standards

As champions for standards within the fire industry, the fire association IFEDA have passed their ISO 9001: 2008 inspection. Adherence to ISO is a public commitment to IFEDA’s belief in quality standards, enabling it to provide the best service to members. As an independent audit, ISO demonstrates that IFEDA are achieving their goals.
Graham Ferris, General Manager says: “Passing this inspection demonstrates that as a trade association IFEDA are practising what we ask members to commit to. It is 3rd party recognition of the continuing standards we strive for in the industry.”
As an independent trade association that champions quality and service within the fire industry, IFEDA ask members to demonstrate their commitment to raising standards by passing ISO 9001: 2008 themselves. For members that fail to work towards this standard, membership is terminated. Eight members have had their membership terminated this year for failing to fulfil this commitment.
Graham Ferris continues “It’s unfortunate that a small proportion of memberships have been terminated, however when all members commit to raising standards within the industry and work hard towards this, non-compliance reflects badly on everyone.”
Details on the benefits of IFEDA membership can be found at: www.ifeda.org.