Welcome to the IFE 2012 examination page

The Institution's examinations are held once a year (March) throughout the world and provide the opportunity for candidates to gain the academic qualifications required for membership at different grades. The examinations are recognised internationally as evidence of academic attainment in fire engineering.

Examination Information
IFE examinations have been accredited by Ofqual as nationally recognised qualifications. Examinations are being offered at four levels.

1. IFE Level 2 Certificate Examination.
The IFE Level 2 Certificate Examination consists of one examination paper containing 120 multiple choice questions. The Fire Engineering Science and Fire Service Operations sections of the paper each contain 45 questions and the Fire Safety section contains 30 questions.
Successful candidates will be awarded the following qualification:-
IFE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations and Safety.

 2. IFE Level 3 Certificate Examination.
The IFE Level 3 Certificate Examination consists of four exam papers, with each paper lasting an hour and containing 25 multiple choice questions and 5 questions that require short written answers. For the order of the papers, please see below:-

• Paper 1: Fire Engineering Science.
• Paper 2: Fire Operations.
• Paper 3: Fire Safety.
• Paper 4: Management and Administration.

Successful candidates will be awarded the following qualification:-
IFE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations, Safety and Management.
Success in this examination will also allow candidates to meet the academic requirement for membership of the Institution at Technician grade (TIFireE).

3. IFE Level 3 Diploma Examination.
A pass in the mandatory paper plus passes in three optional papers are required to achieve one of the following qualifications:
Fire Science, Operations and Safety.
Fire Science and Fire Safety.
Fire Science and Fire Service Operations
Success in this examination will also allow candidates to meet the academic requirement for membership of the Institution at Graduate grade (GIFireE).
The examination papers offered within the Level 3 Diploma are as follows:-

• Paper 1 Fire Safety (optional)
• Paper 2a Fire Service Operations (optional)
• Paper 2c Aero Fire Studies (optional)
• Paper 3 Fire Engineering Science (mandatory)
• Paper 4 Human Resource Management (optional)

4. IFE Level 4 Certificate Examination.

A pass in the two mandatory papers plus passes in two optional papers are required to achieve the following qualification:
IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Science and Fire Safety.
Success in this examination will also allow candidates to meet the academic requirement for membership of the Institution at Member grade (MIFireE). The examination papers offered within the Level 4 Certificate are as follows:-

• Paper 1 Fire Engineering Science (mandatory)
• Paper 2 Fire Safety (mandatory)
• Paper 5 Strategic Human Resource Management (optional)
• Paper 6 Fire Service Operations (optional)
• Paper 7 Aero Fire Studies (optional)
• Paper 8 Fire Investigation (optional)
• Paper 11 Civil Emergency and Disaster Management (optional)

Applications and exam fees from individual candidates should be received before October 31. The Institution cannot guarantee to process applications received after the deadline stated and so candidates are strongly advised to apply early.

Examination Timetable 2012

How do I apply to sit the examinations?

Although you no longer need to be a member of the Institution to apply to take IFE examinations, the benefits of membership are worthwhile and it is recommended. Print out Application form click here and mail to us, along with applicable Canadian funds at:

IFE Canada Branch, 15-75 Bayly Street West, Suite 193, Ajax, ON L1S 7K7

You can also pay on-line using pay pal and email your application to us at:exams@ife.ca

IFE Exams

Level 2 Certificate $60.00 Level 3 Certificate 1 paper $40.00 Level 3 Certificate 4 papers $110.00 Level 3 Diploma 1 paper $100.00 Level 3 Diploma 4 papers $250.00 Level 4 Certificate 1 paper $120.00 Level 4 Certificate 4 papers $300.00

Where Can I Sit Examinations?

Candidates applying to sit examinations are asked to state their preferred examination centre. We currently have a centre in Toronto, Ontario. IFE cannot guarantee that candidates will be able to sit the examination at their preferred centre however, we will do our best to respond to requests.
Each applicant will receive a written acknowledge of his/her application. By 31 December, a letter will be mailed to each applicant to confirm the exam centre and the examinations that they will be sitting.

How Much Does it Cost?

IFE Examinations Syllabus, Reading List and Study Guidance List

Please go to the UK website for Syllabus and Reading Lists Click here

Can I apply to sit any of the examinations or do I have to start with the Level 2 Certificate? Click here for answer

What happens after I have applied to sit an examination? Click here for answer

When will I receive confirmation of the examination(s) I am taking and the examination centre itself? Click here for answer

How can I get more information about the exams? If you need more information please email your question to exams@ife.ca