IFSA Goals and Objectives

Development of National and Regional Organizations

Goal: To foster the development of national and regional organizations whose activities would increase the use of competently installed automatic water-based fire suppression systems for the purpose of saving lives and protecting property.

Strategic Objectives:

• Make grant monies available to sponsor and support organizations whose plans and objectives meet the above criteria.
• Maintain liaison with related national and regional organizations, and serve as a technical resource for such organizations.
• Report on the activities of national and regional organizations through IFSA publications.

Development of Information Systems to Protect Product Integrity and Industry Identity

Goal: To pursue such efforts and relationships that promote the widespread distribution of accurate industry information while protecting the separate and distinct identity of the automatic water-based fire suppression systems industry.

Strategic Objectives: 

• Develop and maintain a website that will serve as an international resource for accurate and timely information on industry products and practices.
• Develop and produce publications consistent with the goals of the organization and its membership.
• Support national or regional licensing and certification activities aimed at establishing acceptable levels of competence for firms undertaking the installation of automatic water-based fire suppression systems.

Delivery of Training and Education

Goal: To deliver programs of training and education that further the efforts of the organization.

Strategic Objectives: 

• Through relationship with NFSA and others, make arrangements for the delivery of quality educational programs through members and through affiliated national and regional organizations.
• Sponsor seminar programs aimed at stimulating interest in the capabilities of automatic water-based fire suppression systems in emerging markets, and to promote the competent use of hydraulic calculations.

Enhancement of Codes, Standards, and Legislation

Goal: To work with international organizations in the enhancement of codes, standards and legislation while serving as a resource for parallel local and national efforts.

Strategic Objectives: 

• Assist national and regional organizations in planning and implementing legislative and regulatory initiatives aimed at expanding the use of automatic water-based fire suppression systems.
• Provide input to the activities of international standards developers to seek compatibility of product requirements and appropriate use of industry technology.
• Monitor and assist the international development of performance-based building codes to ensure that the performance of automatic water-based fire suppression systems is properly considered.

Growth in Visibility, Membership and Support

Goal: To increase awareness of the IFSA and its programs, to increase the value of membership and to expand membership so as to enhance the ability of organization to meet its goals.

Strategic Objectives: 

• Continue the recruitment of Governing Members to provide primary financial resources for the organization.
• Implement categories of membership that would result in additional funding and support for the organization
• Optimize the effectiveness of the Board of Directors, committees, and staff resources.
• Develop such programs and activities as benefit the members of the organization.
• Create and support strategic alliances, coalitions and ventures consistent with the goals of the organization.