Acas: Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service
Aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. It helps with employment relations by supplying up-to-date information, independent advice. It works with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance.
www.acas.org.uk

Chief Fire Officers Association – CFOA
The organisation of brigade and area managers of the UK Fire Service, which assists and supports its members to fulfil their leadership role in improving the well being of local communities in all matters relating to Fire Service activities. www.cfoa.org.uk

Fire and Resilience – Communities and Local Government
A government department providing guidance and to the Fire and Rescue Services to reduce the loss of lives and livelihoods through fire. Its main focuses are fire prevention and the UK’s ability to respond to major emergencies.
www.communities.gov.uk

Health and Safety Executive – HSE
The HSE look after health and safety in nuclear installations, mines, factories, farms, hospitals and schools, offshore gas and oil installations, the safety of the gas grid, the movement of dangerous goods and substances, and many other aspects of the protection both of workers and the public.
www.hse.gov.uk

Institute of Fire Engineers – IFE
The IFE is the international qualifying organisation and learned society for fire engineering and fire safety professionals. It is at the heart of the fire community, promoting best practice and advancing the discipline for the benefit of society and supporting the professional development of members.
www.ife.org.uk

QA Associates
A quality assurance company specialising in the evaluation of training systems, the design and development of schemes of work and the management of work-based qualifications through our satellite ‘approved assessment centre’ network.
www.qa-associates.co.uk

NEBOSH
Nebosh is a national independent awarding body and examination board in Occupational Safety and Health. It aims to raise standards of occupational health, safety and environmental management by the provision and maintenance of a framework of robust, reliable and relevant awards.
www.nebosh.org.uk

Skills for Justice
Skills for Justice is the sector skills council covering all employers, employees and volunteers working in the UK justice system.
www.skillsforjustice.com