The Iceland Fire Authority (Brunamálastofnun) was established in 1969 with the aim to reduce loss of life and property due to fires in buildings. The Iceland Fire Authority produces national regulations and guidelines on both fire fighting in general as well as fire safety design of buildings. The Authority thus serves architects and engineers with regard to design, inspection and approval and the local goverments by providing training, education and advice to local fire brigades in Iceland. The Iceland Fire Authority runs The Fire Service Technical College, the purpose of which is to train and educate fire fighters in Iceland.