FPA and FDM partnership to deliver advanced fire safety standards across UK facilities
Iain Hoey
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FPA and FDM partner on fire safety standards
The Fire Protection Association (FPA) has announced a new partnership with FDM to provide fire safety training courses and qualification pathways across their UK sites.
The collaboration follows the FPA’s earlier announcement of its new Training and Education Centre (TEC) in Oxfordshire, which is set to open in January 2026.
According to the FPA, the TEC will offer learners an authentic and practical training environment supported by several industry partners, including FDM.
The organisation said that through this agreement, FPA learners will soon be able to complete FDM courses at the new site.
Partnership expands course availability and accreditation
FDM, which was named Training Provider of the Year at the 2025 Fire & Security Matters Awards, will provide several of its specialist courses at the TEC.
These include its Fire Door Installation and Fire Door Repair and Maintenance courses, along with the Fire Door Procurement training course and the Level 3 Diploma Qualification in Inspection of Fire Resistant Doorsets.
The FPA confirmed that these will be delivered under licence at the new facility.
Additionally, the collaboration will allow the FPA to deliver its Fire Risk Assessor qualifications at FDM’s training centre in Bury, Greater Manchester.
Shared commitment to raising fire safety standards
Nicola John, Managing Director of FDM, said: “We’re extremely proud that the FPA, one of the industry’s most well-established and respected associations, has recognised that our courses and materials are industry leading.
“We share a dedication to raising fire safety standards, and this collaboration is just the start of a long and prosperous partnership.
“Together, we’ll bridge knowledge gaps for its thousands of members across the UK and shape the future of fire safety in our industry.”
Kelly Donoghue, Head of Training at the FPA, said: “Our partnership with FDM further strengthens our comprehensive range of fire door training and complements our wider suite of fire safety training courses and qualifications which we deliver to support professionals with their ongoing competence.
“This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to improvement for the industry, using our joint expertise to raise fire safety standards and educate and upskill fire and construction professionals.”