Gerard Smits is registered at SACNASP -South African Council for Natural Scientific Profession reg.nr.: 143151 as a Professional Natural Scientist in the field of fire origin and cause investigation.
SACNASP is the legislated regulatory body for natural science practitioners in South Africa. The natural sciences encompass a wide range of scientific fields covering all of the basic sciences and many of their applied derivatives.
SACNASP’s mission is to establish, direct, sustain and ensure a high level of professionalism and ethical conscience amongst their scientists. Their conduct should be internationally acceptable and in the broad interest of the community as outlined in the SACNASP Code of Conduct.
Gerard Smits is registered at SACNASP -South African Council for Natural Scientific Profession reg.nr.: 143151 as a Professional Natural Scientist in the field of fire origin and cause investigation.
SACNASP is the legislated regulatory body for natural science practitioners in South Africa. The natural sciences encompass a wide range of scientific fields covering all of the basic sciences and many of their applied derivatives.
SACNASP’s mission is to establish, direct, sustain and ensure a high level of professionalism and ethical conscience amongst their scientists. Their conduct should be internationally acceptable and in the broad interest of the community as outlined in the SACNASP Code of Conduct.
MpowerU Afica’s investigation services has been evaluated and approved by the MIO (The Motor Industry Ombudsman of SA)
The MIO are satisfied with the quality of our reports based on our technical experts’ qualifications and experience.
membership will add value to any institution or business having an interest or involvement in fire engineering, fire protection, fire prevention or fire safety management.
MpowerU Afica’s investigation services has been evaluated and approved by the MIO (The Motor Industry Ombudsman of SA)
The MIO are satisfied with the quality of our reports based on our technical experts’ qualifications and experience.
membership will add value to any institution or business having an interest or involvement in fire engineering, fire protection, fire prevention or fire safety management.
The International Association of Arson Investigators® (IAAI®) is an international professional association of more than 10,000 fire investigation professionals, united by a strong commitment to suppress the crime of arson through professional fire investigation.
The Expert Witness Courtroom Testimony Course presented by the IAAI -International Association of Arson Investigators, United States has been completed by Mr Smits in 2019.
Gerard Smits has completed The Test For Fire Investigation Technician and awarded with the IAAI-FIT:
The IAAI Fire Investigation Technician Program verifies an applicant's fundamental knowledge as measured against core job performance requirements of the established professional qualification standards for fire investigators defined in NFPA 1021, NFPA 1033 and NFPA 1037. The IAAI-FIT® program encourages educational and professional development through recognition of an individual’s accomplishments in developing core abilities and competencies related to fire investigation.
The International Association of Arson Investigators® (IAAI®) is an international professional association of more than 10,000 fire investigation professionals, united by a strong commitment to suppress the crime of arson through professional fire investigation.
The Expert Witness Courtroom Testimony Course presented by the IAAI -International Association of Arson Investigators, United States has been completed by Mr Smits in 2019.
Gerard Smits has completed The Test For Fire Investigation Technician and awarded with the IAAI-FIT:
The IAAI Fire Investigation Technician Program verifies an applicant's fundamental knowledge as measured against core job performance requirements of the established professional qualification standards for fire investigators defined in NFPA 1021, NFPA 1033 and NFPA 1037. The IAAI-FIT® program encourages educational and professional development through recognition of an individual’s accomplishments in developing core abilities and competencies related to fire investigation.
The IISA is a registered non-profit organisation established in 1966 by the industry to advance the insurance sector in South Africa and beyond. The primary responsibility of the institute to its members and the industry in general, is to promote the advancement of knowledge and skills, the maintenance of the highest level of standards and ethics as well as the professional development within the insurance industry.
As the premier knowledge and standards hub for insurance industry professionals in South Africa, IISA maintains close links with local and international organisations with a similar mandate to ensure that the membership and other affiliates keep abreast of the latest developments in the sector from around the world.
The IISA is a registered non-profit organisation established in 1966 by the industry to advance the insurance sector in South Africa and beyond. The primary responsibility of the institute to its members and the industry in general, is to promote the advancement of knowledge and skills, the maintenance of the highest level of standards and ethics as well as the professional development within the insurance industry.
As the premier knowledge and standards hub for insurance industry professionals in South Africa, IISA maintains close links with local and international organisations with a similar mandate to ensure that the membership and other affiliates keep abreast of the latest developments in the sector from around the world.
The IISA is a registered non-profit organisation established in 1966 by the industry to advance the insurance sector in South Africa and beyond. The primary responsibility of the institute to its members and the industry in general, is to promote the advancement of knowledge and skills, the maintenance of the highest level of standards and ethics as well as the professional development within the insurance industry.
As the premier knowledge and standards hub for insurance industry professionals in South Africa, IISA maintains close links with local and international organisations with a similar mandate to ensure that the membership and other affiliates keep abreast of the latest developments in the sector from around the world.
The Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa (FPASA) was established in 1973 to provide a specialized fire safety management technical and training service to industry, commerce and society at large.
Over the years the Association has developed a range of membership options and technical, training and fire safety management services that are recognized for their quality, professionalism and value.
Today the role of the FPASA covers Education, Information, Advice, Consultancy and Training (Fire College).
The Fire College is a professional training centre dedicated to assist in the reduction of life and property losses in the Southern African region. It provides training on request of FPASA members and non-members alike, and in addition provides standard training programmes to suit the broad spectrum of industrial, commercial, institutional and local authority requirements.
The Technical division includes the Library which offers a range of fire safety management consulting services to members and clients as well as short term insurer specific services as Part of the FPASA’s Insurer Fire Impact Reduction Strategy (InFIRes) initiative.
The Administration and membership services section of the FPASA provides administration support to the Fire College and Technical Division. It also provides member promotion/support and publications sales.
Our categories of membership will add value to any institution or business having an interest or involvement in fire engineering, fire protection, fire prevention or fire safety management.
The Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa (FPASA) was established in 1973 to provide a specialized fire safety management technical and training service to industry, commerce and society at large.
Over the years the Association has developed a range of membership options and technical, training and fire safety management services that are recognized for their quality, professionalism and value.
Today the role of the FPASA covers Education, Information, Advice, Consultancy and Training (Fire College).
The Fire College is a professional training centre dedicated to assist in the reduction of life and property losses in the Southern African region. It provides training on request of FPASA members and non-members alike, and in addition provides standard training programmes to suit the broad spectrum of industrial, commercial, institutional and local authority requirements.
The Technical division includes the Library which offers a range of fire safety management consulting services to members and clients as well as short term insurer specific services as Part of the FPASA’s Insurer Fire Impact Reduction Strategy (InFIRes) initiative.
The Administration and membership services section of the FPASA provides administration support to the Fire College and Technical Division. It also provides member promotion/support and publications sales.
Our categories of membership will add value to any institution or business having an interest or involvement in fire engineering, fire protection, fire prevention or fire safety management.
The Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa (FPASA) was established in 1973 to provide a specialized fire safety management technical and training service to industry, commerce and society at large.
Over the years the Association has developed a range of membership options and technical, training and fire safety management services that are recognized for their quality, professionalism and value.
Today the role of the FPASA covers Education, Information, Advice, Consultancy and Training (Fire College).
The Fire College is a professional training centre dedicated to assist in the reduction of life and property losses in the Southern African region. It provides training on request of FPASA members and non-members alike, and in addition provides standard training programmes to suit the broad spectrum of industrial, commercial, institutional and local authority requirements.
The Technical division includes the Library which offers a range of fire safety management consulting services to members and clients as well as short term insurer specific services as Part of the FPASA’s Insurer Fire Impact Reduction Strategy (InFIRes) initiative.
The Administration and membership services section of the FPASA provides administration support to the Fire College and Technical Division. It also provides member promotion/support and publications sales.
Our categories of membership will add value to any institution or business having an interest or involvement in fire engineering, fire protection, fire prevention or fire safety management.