If you are an Associate Member:
You can gain the F1RST status by recommendation from your examiner.
If you’re an existing IAM RoadSmart member:
You can gain the F1RST status by completing a Member's Assessment and being recommended by your Examiner.
If you are a Member By Exemption:
You can ask to be awarded the F1RST status if you have completed the police advanced qualifications by emailing support@iam.org.uk