The FREAs recognise outstanding performance in tackling fires and improving resilience to them. These independent awards celebrate individuals, teams, companies, initiatives, and products involved in fire resilience management across various sectors including public, private and third-sector organisations. The core values of the FREAs emphasise excellence, innovation and dedication to fire safety in the UK.

Entry to the 2025 FREAs, sponsored by AXA, is open until Tuesday, 14 January 2025 and entries are invited in the following categories:

Outstanding Leader
Outstanding Team
Outstanding Organisation
Outstanding Consultant
Outstanding Installer/Integrator
Outstanding Product/Innovation
Outstanding Partnership/Collaboration
Outstanding Risk Assessor
Outstanding Insurance Broker
Outstanding Loss Adjustor

The FREAs are supported by BAFE, BAFSA, CABE, The Emergency Planning Society, FDIS, FIA, FPA, FRSA, FSA, Fire Sector Federation, ICEL, IFSM, NAHFO, NSI, RICS, SIF, SSAIB, Skills for Security and WFS who have nominated judges to represent them.

More information about the FREAs, including how to enter can be found on the website. Sponsorship is available for those organisations wishing take advantage of the many benefits associated with these awards and the brochure can be viewed here.