Fire Extinguishing Trades Association

The Fire Extinguishing Trades Association is The Trade Association of manufacturers and maintainers of portable fire fighting equipment including extinguishers hose reels and fittings. Established in 1916 it is a non-profit making organisation funded by membership subscription.

Its objective is to uphold and enhance the professional status of the Fire Protection Industry by encouraging the adoption of improved standards for product, service and quality management systems and promoting greater use of high quality products and services to the benefit of all.

Federation for Small Businesses

The FSB is the largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has over 170,000 members across 33 regions and 230 branches. On the member benefits side, it offers assistance and support 24 hours a day, while its lobbying arm - led by the Westminster Press and Parliamentary office - applies pressure on MPs, Government and Whitehall, lobbies politicians in their constituencies and puts the FSB viewpoint over to the media.