a substantial library of Risk Control documents. FPA relocated to the Fire Service College at Moreton-in-Marsh in Gloucestershire in 2004 - placing it firmly at the heart of the UK fire industry. Function The agreed aims and objectives of the FPA are: To protect people and property and the environment by advancing fire prevention and protection techniques To collaborate with central Government, the Fire Service and other agencies in this work To focus national and European attention on these issues To influence consumers and business related decision making To collect, analyse and publish statistics, identify trends and provide research To disseminate advice and information Structure FPA operates via two divisions, each led by a Director. The Commercial Division encompasses the publications, Fire Risk Management journal, fire risk assessment, risk surveying and training activities, while the Technical Division undertakes research, and consultancy in support of all aspects of fire prevention and protection. The FPA supplies publications in the fields of fire safety, fire prevention and related topics. The range covers a wide variety of products including videos, DVDs, CDs and online services, books, codes of practice, recommendations, reports, leaflets, pocket cards and posters. The Training Department currently offers approximately 55 different courses covering fire safety management, fire safety engineering, health and safety and N/SVQs in fire safety. This is in addition to organising regular topical seminars and bespoke training tailored to clients’ specific requirements. RISC Authority The RISC Authority (Risk, Insight, Strategy and Control Authority), who conduct research and representation on behalf of a group of UK Insurers into risk mitigation measures from fire and security risks, is administered by the FPA. See also Fire services in the United Kingdom History of fire safety legislation in the United Kingdom References Further reading External links Fire Risk Management Fire protection organizations Fire and rescue in the United Kingdom Industry trade groups based in England Organisations based in Gloucestershire Organizations established in 1946 Moreton-in-Marsh 1946 establishments in the United Kingdom