RESOURCE LINKS

Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Working Group (ARFFWG)

The Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Working Group (ARFFWG) is a non-profit international organization dedicated to the sharing of Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) information between airport firefighters, municipal fire departments, and all others concerned with aircraft fire fighting. Over 1000 active members in 32 countries.

Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation

The AARBF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to burn prevention education and support services to burn-injured children and adults.  The AARBF is a living memorial to eight-year-old Alisa Ann who was fatally burned in a backyard barbecue accident.  Her family and supporters from the community created the AARBF in the hopes that this type of accident would never happen again.  Since 1971, the AARBF has worked in partnership with firefighters, educators, and burn care professionals to develop innovative programs and services.

The Alliance for Consumer Fire Safety in Europe

The mission of the Alliance for Consumer Fire-Safety in Europe (ACFSE) is to reduce those numbers by bringing together parties that are dedicated to the goal of preventing accidents, injury and death resulting from fire.

American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA)

The American Fire Sprinkler Association, (AFSA) is a non-profit, international association representing open shop fire sprinkler contractors, dedicated to the educational advancement of its members and promotion of the use of automatic fire sprinkler systems. This site contains consumer fire sprinkler information, listserv, and other information.

American Red Cross

This site offers safety guides, local Red Cross offices, a bulletin board, and other information.

American Wood Council

AWC is the wood products division of the American Forest & Paper Association. AWC's mission is to increase the use of wood by assuring the broad regulatory acceptance of wood products, developing design tools and guidelines for wood construction, and influencing the development of public policies affecting the use of wood products.

Asociación Mexicana de Higiene y Seguridad, A.C. (AMHSAC)

Australasian Fire Authorities Council

The Australian Fire Authorities Council (AFAC) was established on the 1st July 1993. The creation of AFAC can be seen as a result of the sense of vision of the leaders of the Australian fire services, who recognized that a single body was required to co-ordinate the diverse range of activities in which the services are involved. To reflect the membership of the New Zealand Fire Service, AFAC became known as the Australasian Fire Authorities Council early in 1996.

Automatic Fire Alarm Association (AFAA)

The Automatic Fire Alarm Association was formed in 1953 and is the only national trade association exclusively dedicated to representing the automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems industry. The membership is made up of all segments of industry (manufactures, distributors, state/regional associations, users, AHJ's engineers, etc.)

Building Research Establishment (UK)

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) is the UK's leading independent source of advice and information on building performance, construction, and the prevention and control of fire.

CSIRO, Div. of Building Construction and Engineering

The Division of Building Construction and Engineering conducts research and provides consulting and testing to support, advance and help foster innovation in the Building, Engineering and Construction industries.

Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs

CAFC is an independent, voluntary membership, non-profit organization. CAFC was incorporated in 1965 under The Canadian Corporations Act and has its Head Office in Ottawa, Canada's capital. Membership in CAFC totals more than 1,380 individuals. Members are drawn from fire departments, business and industry, health care facilities, federal and local government, education facilities, fire equipment manufacturers and distributors, and other fields.

Canadian Standards Association

CSA International is an independent, not-for-profit organization supported by more than 8,000 members Established in 1919, CSA International is a leader in the field of standards development and the application of these standards through product certification, management systems registration, and information products.

Code Enforcement Association of Texas (CEAT)

C.E.A.T. was formed to study and advance the science and practice of code enforcement through certification to further the interests of the profession to promote fellowship and understanding among its members; without regard to race, creed, color, and national origin, or sex. 

Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI)

Established in 1989 as a non-profit, non-partisan organization, CFSI is designed to educate members of Congress (House of Representatives and the Senate) on issues that make a difference for the emergency services. Members of Congress often turn to CFSI for its expertise that incorporates a blend of fire service and Capitol Hill experience. Because of its non-partisan nature, CFSI is a proven source for accurate and objective information on fire service issues.

Crowd Management Strategies

This site is contains the latest worldwide information on rock concert and festival crowd safety challenges, including a The Rock Safety Database^TM, The Rock Concert Safety Survey(tm) Report, and the Who Concert Tragedy Report (December 3, 1979).

CTIF

An International Fire Fighting Network founded in Paris in 1900 to encourage and promote cooperation among firefighters and other experts in fire and rescue throughout the world. CTIF has more than 40 member countries and 20 associate members. International fire brigades competitions are organized by CTIF every four years and are attended by more than 3,000 firefighters and members of youth fire brigades from around the world. CTIF offers a firefighting dictionary in three languages (English, German, French), which is available on its Web site.

Fire Department Safety Officers Association

FDSOA was established in 1989.  Its mission is to promote safety standards and practices in the fire, rescue, and emergency services community.

Fireproof Children

A national fire safety education and prevention center specializing in juvenile firesetting intervention.

The Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia)

Contains information on its structure and membership activities.

FireSafe: Fire and Safety Resource Directory

FireSafe is the home page/resource directory for Safety Information. Fire, Police and Marine Safety/Lifeguard agencies are included along with community safety information.

H.E.L.P.U. Fire/Life Safety Advocacy & Consulting

The goal of this organization is to help guide and inform the non-disabled and disabled communities as to the many agencies available to help bridge the gap and join the two communities.

Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC)

The Independent Electrical Contractors is a national trade association for merit shop electrical and systems contractors.

Institute for Research in Construction (Canada)

The Institute for Research in Construction is an integral part of the National Research Council (NRC), Canada's premier science and technology agency. NRC's principal role is as a centre of innovation, aligning its strengths in science and engineering to address the pressing technology needs of Canada's wealth-generating industries.

International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)

This site offers information on fire and arson investigation. It has links to many other investigations sites.

International Association of Electrical Inspectors

The association brings together inspectors, utilities, insurance groups, dealers, contractors, electricians, manufacturers, and testing laboratories to promote safe installation and use of electrical systems and products.

International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)

This site contains general information on all sections of the IAFC, including information on how to join the ICHIEFS bulletin board.

International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)

This site offers legislative news, political action, regulatory updates, calendar, and other information for fire fighters.

International Association for Fire Safety Science (IAFSS)

The Association was founded with the primary objective of encouraging research into the science of preventing and mitigating the adverse effects of fires and of providing a forum for presenting the results of such research. This site contains information on IAFSS meetings, membership, and their newsletter.

International Fire Buyer

The International Fire Buyers Guide World Wide Web site - the definitive guide for international purchasers of fire products and services.

International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection (IFCPP)

The 501(c)(3) non-profit trade association serving those professionals that are responsible for the safety & security of cultural, public, and educational institutions. IFCPP provides an opportunity to further professional development, access timely training, gain insight and information about technology and industry advancements, network with peers, promote the sharing of resources, and enhance ethical practices.   

International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA)

The Association's objective through education and certification is to improve the efficiency, installation, construction, and maintenance of public safety equipment and systems by providing information to its membership on traffic signals, fire and police alarms, radio communications, signs and markings, roadway lighting, and other related systems.

The International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI)

The International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) is renowned for the training and educational programs provided for instructors and training personnel in the fire and emergency response community. The Society assists in developing the educational and training skills that are critical to the fire, life safety, and emergency response community.

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)

The JCAHO accredits nearly 18,000 health care organizations and programs, including hospitals, health care plans and providers, home care organizations, nursing homes and other long term care facilities, behavioral care such as mental health and chemical dependency, ambulatory care, and clinical laboratories. The heart of the site is Quality Check, their searchable Directory of Accredited Organizations. A search returns basic information, address, phone, accreditation rating and full performance report, if available. There is also an excellent annotated collection of links to health care Web sites, information about selecting a health care organization, and registering complaints about accredited facilities.

National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED)

This site offers many networked web pages, fire-related listservs, and many other up-to-date references.

National Association of State Fire Marshals

This site offers information on conferences, members, committees, activities, and a host of other information for the state fire marshal.

National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association

This site offers consumer information on how to buy fire alarm systems and tips on home security, member companies by state, false alarm prevention, and other information.

National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA)

NFSA's mission is to create a market for the widespread acceptance of competently installed automatic fire sprinkler systems in both new and existing construction, from homes to high-rise. This site contains sprinkler information, seminars and events, an "engineering corner," labor negotiations, fire-related sites, and more.

National Safe Kids Campaign

The National SAFE KIDS Campaign is the first and only national organization dedicated solely to the prevention of unintentional childhood injury-the number one killer of children ages 14 and under. Find information on National SAFE KIDS Week, State and LocalCoalitions, Fact Sheets, Family Safety Check List.

The National Safety Council (NSC)

This site contains information about the Council , Library Resources, Research & Statistics information, Training Resources, and much information on special subject areas is highlighted.

National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC)

Here you can learn more about the volunteer fire service and information regarding membership, training, legislation, and organizational activities.

Operation Life Saver

Operation Lifesaver is a nationwide, non-profit public information program dedicated to eliminating collisions, injuries and fatalities at highway-rail grade crossings and on railroad rights-of-way.

Residential Fire Safety Institute

The site contains several pages of residential fire safety information for consumers, and focuses on residential sprinklers and smoke alarms. At this same site, readers can access information on http://www.firesafehome.org/hotelfiresafety.htm hotel fire safety. It is designed for both consumers and people who plan business meetings and conferences.

Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)

Here you can learn about the SFPE, its publications, conferences, symposia, grants, chapter information, educational events, etc.

SOS FIRES: Youth Intervention Programs

The mission of this non-profit organization is to prevent youth fire tragedy through education, intervention, and mental health support. Facilitates the exchange of information on the topic of youth firesetting so professionals in all disciplines can better equip themselves to address youth firesetting. There is an interactive message center that allows you to share your experiences or problems so others may offer solutions.

Standards Engineering Society (SES)

SES is a non-profit, technical association dedicated to furthering the knowledge and use of standards and standardization. SES is unique in that it is the only organization in North America committed exclusively to the furthering public awareness and knowledge of standards and standardization. SES provides a neutral forum where standards users and developers can come together to address mutual issues, opportunities, and interests in ways that work to the benefit of everyone involved with, or affected by, standards. 

Women Chief Fire Officers 

The Women Chief Fire Officers organization provides a proactive network that supports, mentors, and educates current and future women chief fire officers. WCFO envisions a fire and rescue service that reflects the advancement of women everywhere; where individuals are valued as leaders because of their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Building code groups

Comprehensive Consensus Codes™ (C3™)

The C3 set encompasses building codes from consensus-based code development organizations. These include codes and standards from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Among the codes in the set are Uniform Plumbing Code™ and Uniform Mechanical Code™ from IAPMO; NFPA 900, Building Energy Code, incorporating ASHRAE standards 90.1 and 90.2; NFPA 5000™, Building Construction and Safety Code™; NFPA 70, National Electrical Code®; NFPA 101, Life Safety Code®; NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code™; and others.

Association Française de Normalisation (AFNOR)

AFNOR publishes the French standards or Normes Francaises, including the Code de la Construction et de l'Habitation.

American Society for Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

ASHRAE is an advisor to persons appointed to represent the United States in the development of international heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, and solar energy standards. In this activity, ASHRAE is the Administrator designated by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to oversee three U.S. Technical Advisory Committees on refrigeration and air conditioning, solar energy, and building environment design. ASHRAE 90.1: Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings except Low-rise Residential Buildings and ASHRAE 90.2: Energy Efficient Design for Low-rise Residential Buildings are being incorporated into the Comprehensive Consensus Codes (C3) set through NFPA 900, Building Energy Code.

Australian Building Code Board (ABCB)

The ABCB was established 1994 to develop the performance-based Building Code of Australia (BCA) on behalf of the Commonwealth, State and Territorial governments. It works with Standards Australia, a standards making body, to enhance consistency between the BCA and the Australian Standards referenced in the ABC.

Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA)

Founded in 1915, BOCA is a nonprofit organization that has published codes, including the BOCA National Building Code (also known as the BOCA Basic National Building Code and the Basic Building Code) from 1950 to 1999. BOCA codes are superceded by the International Code Council (ICC) codes. BOCA merged into the ICC effective February 2003.

Building Regulations (United Kingdom)

Building Regulations for England, Wales, and Scotland that can be purchased through Her Majesty's Stationery Office.

Dansk Standard = Danish Standards Association

The Danish Standards Association is Denmark's national standardization body. It develops codes of practice for the structural use of aluminum, composite structures, concrete, masonry, steel, and timber and other documents relating to building construction.

European Committee for Standardization (CEN)

CEN Technical Committee 250: Structural Eurocodeswas established in 1990 to develop the Eurocodes, common structural rules for the design of buildings and civil engineering structures. They are issued first as 62 European Prestandards numbered ENV and then as European Standards numbered EN. Other CEN technical committees on constructionmay be of interest.

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)

Founded in 1926, IAPMO sponsors and maintains the Uniform Plumbing Code, produced since 1945, and sponsors the Uniform Mechanical Code. Beginning with the 2003 edition, the Uniform Plumbing Code™ and Uniform Mechanical Code™ are a part of the first fully integrated, ANSI-accredited, consensus-based code set known as the Comprehensive Consensus Codes(C3).

International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)

Founded in 1922 as the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference, ICBO has published the Uniform Building Code (between 1927 and 1997) and other related documents. ICBO codes have been superceded by the International Code Council (ICC) codes. ICBO has merged into the ICC effective February 2003.

International Code Council (ICC)

ICC was established in 1994 as a nonprofit organization to develop a set of model construction codes that encompass the codes developed by its founding organizations, Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA), the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), and the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI). Among the ICC set is the International Building Code.

National Building Code of Canada

The NBC applies to the construction of buildings, including extensions, substantial alterations, buildings undergoing a change of occupancy, and upgrading of buildings to remove an unacceptable hazard. It is prepared by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes and is published by the National Research Council of Canada.

National Fire Protection Association

Founded in 1896, NFPA is a producer of codes and standards relating to life and building safety, including NFPA 5000™, Building Construction and Safety Code™, and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code®. NFPA codes and standards are developed through a consensus-based process that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). NFPA 5000, NFPA 70, and other NFPA codes are a part of the Comprehensive Consensus Codes(C3) set.

Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors Association (PHCCA)

PHCCA is the secretariat and publisher of the National Standards Plumbing Code developed through a consensus-based process with oversight provided by the National Standard Plumbing Code Committee since 1970.

Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI)

Founded in 1940, SBCCI was formed to develop and maintain a set of model building codes known as the Standard Building Codes©. Since 2000, the SBCCI code has been superceded by the International Code Council (ICC) codes. SBCCI merged into the ICC effective February 2003.

SNIP: Russian National Standards

Available online for free in English is the 1998 Russian National Fire Safety Code http://www.snip.com/codes/firesafety/. Over 200 building codes are administered by the State Committee for Construction (Gosstroy).

Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA)

A division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, WFCA is a Comprehensive Consensus Codes(C3) partner. WFCA educates fire service personnel in 10 western states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington) about national issues including building code developments.

ASTM International Directory of Testing Laboratories

The ASTM International Directory of Laboratories is an on-line full text search for services and locations of testing laboratories.

FM Approvals

FM Approvals (formerly known as Factory Mutual Research) is a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) that Approves and certifies property loss prevention products and services that meet its rigorous standards.

Intertek TestingServices/ETL Testing Laboratories, Performance Division

The Performance Division specializes in testing and/or administration for third-party certification programs. The Performance Division also provides independent verification of product performance claims.

Loss Prevention Council (UK)

National Association of Rocketry

Consumer Rocket Motors

Omega Point Laboratories

Provides testing for compliance with federal, state or local fire codes, or want a custom testing program to research and develop innovative materials and systems

SP, the Swedish National Testing and Research Institute

SP is accredited for certification of products. This covers a wide range of including both those for which certification is mandatory (for which SP therefore be a Notified Body) and those for which certification is voluntary.

TRI/Environmental, Inc.

Texas International, Inc. is a multidisciplinary corporate environment providing research and development, evaluation, and testing services to scientific and industrial communities within both the government and private sectors.

Underwriters Laboratories

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization. We have tested products for public safety for more than a century.

Underwriters Laboratories of Canada

A Canadian safety, certification, testing, quality registration and standards development organization.

American Iron & Steel Institutes (AISI)

AISI's overall mission centers around common goals and a clear vision for the future: to provide high-quality, value-added products to a wide array of customers; to lead the world in innovation and technology in the production of steel; to produce steel in a safe and environmentally friendly manner; and to increase the market for North American Steel in both traditional and innovative applications.

American Institute of Architects

Through education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach activities, the AIA works toward a public environment that is responsive to the people it serves while representing the professional interests of America's architects.

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, & Air Conditioning Engineers

ASHRAE, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers is an international organization of 50,000 persons with chapters throughout the world. The Society is organized for the sole purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration for the public's benefit through research, standards writing, continuing education and publications.

Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA)

BOMA provides a network forum for industry professionals to discuss mutual problems, exchange ideas and share experience and knowledge.

The Electronic Blue Book of Building and Construction

The Electronic Blue Book provides online access to continually updated construction industry information. Search The Electronic Blue Book and find more than 600,000 listings and 40,000 advertisements - with company profiles for more detailed information.

Gypsum Association

The Gypsum Association is a not-for-profit trade association established in 1930. The Association provides technical information and assistance to the construction industry and code enforcement community regarding gypsum board.

National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)

NECA is an organization that works, day-in and day-out, for the betterment of its members, electrical contractors in general and the construction industry as a whole.

National Paint & Coating Association (NPCA)

NPCA is the preeminent organization representing the paint and coatings industry in the United States. A voluntary, nonprofit trade NPCA represents some 400 paint and coatings manufacturers, raw suppliers and distributors.

The New England Laborers' Health & Safety Fund (NELHSF)

NELHSF is a non-profit organization and a fund of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA), supports members throughout the New England area.  Through education and outreach efforts, the NELHSF educates members about up-to-date health and safety issues which can be applied to their jobs and their lives.

Note: There are also emergency services listed under the Fire Departments category.

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

As the lead regional center committed to the protection of life, property and the environment, the center assists Asian and Pacific communities in developing their capabilities and policies through training, information and technical assistance to mitigate the impact of disasters.

The Cape Metropolitan Council, Protection, Health and Trading Services Directorate, Protection Services Department, Capetown, South Africa

Central Florida Emergency Services Institute

A regional training facility for emergency services personnel in Central Florida.

Emergency Grapevine

This site is dedicated to the cooperation and support of all emergency services working together though mutual aid in cyberspace.

The National Safety Council's Crossroads Web

The National Safety Council's Crossroads Web site is an information-rich site designed specifically for the safety, health and environmental professional.  It includes a dedicated safety, health and environmental search engine along with data on injury statistics, hazardous chemicals, regulatory compliance, emergency response and workplace safety.

Note: There are numerous fire departments that have web sites. In order not to "reinvent the wheel" only sites that contain listings of fire departments are represented.

FireDepartmentDirectory.com

This web site provide fire departments with a platform to share information with the community they serve.

Fire and EMS Information Network

This is a comprehensive site that includes a listing by state or country of fire departments with web sites, memorials, chat rooms, message board, etc.

FireNet

Electronic Pages for the British Fire Service

The following colleges, universities, and institutes, located throughout the world, support programs in fire protection engineering, fire safety, and related fields of study.

Note: Also see NFPA's comprehensive professional development offerings.

Arizona State University East Fire Programs

Barry University 

Caldwell College, Fire Science Program

Delaware Tech's Stanton Campus, Fire Protection Engineering Technology

Eastern Kentucky University, Fire and Safety Engineering Technology Program

Eastern Kentucky University's Fire and Safety Engineering Technology Video Blog

Fire Safety Engineering College (Oman)

Fire Science Degree - Guide to schools offering fire science degrees 

Fire Service College, Moreton-in-Marsh (United Kingdom)

International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA)

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY, Division of Fire Science

Lambton College

Lewis University 

Lund University

Madonna University - Degrees in Fire Science, Occupational Safety and Health, Emergency Management 

Manitoba Emergency Services College, Canada

Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute

Massachusetts Firefighting Academy

Montana Fire Services Training School

Montgomery College Fire Science Program

National Fire Academy, U.S. Fire Administration

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

Provides certification programs for engineering technicians and engineering technologists.

Oklahoma State University, School of Fire Protection and Safety

Science University of Tokyo (Japan)

Seneca College, School of Fire Protection Engineering (Canada)

Sir Sandford Fleming College, School of Natural Resources (Canada)

Society of Fire Protection Engineers

South Bank University (UK)

Southern Illinois University 

Carbondale Off Campus Academic Programs

University of Akron Fire Protection and Emergency Management

Offers two-year degree in fire protection technology and Bachelor of Science degree in emergency management.

University of British Columbia, Faculty of Applied Science (Canada)

University of Canterbury, Fire Engineering Newsletter (New Zealand)

http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

University of Edinburgh (UK)

University of Florida, Fire and Emergency Services Program

University of Greenwich, Fire Safety Engineering Group (UK)

University of Leeds, Department of Fuel and Energy (UK)

University of Maryland, Fire Protection Engineering School

University of Missouri, Fire and Rescue Training Institute

University of New Haven, Department of Fire Science

University of Ulster, Fire Safety Engineering Research and Technology Center (UK)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Fire Protection Engineering Program

Firenet, The International Fire Information Network

FireNet is a Special Interest Network (SIN). It is an on-line information service for everyone interested in rural and landscape fires. The information concerns all aspects of fire science and management - including fire behaviour, fire weather, fire prevention, mitigation and suppression, plant and animal responses to fire, and all aspects of fire effects. It should be of interest to professional rural and forest fire managers, educators and trainers, researchers and students working in all aspects of fire, volunteer fire fighters and organizations, and all rural people concerned with fire on the land.

Firewise

Firewise Communities® is a national interagency program that plays a critical role in areas outside the jurisdiction of government entities: private land in the wildland/urban interface. Through its facilitation and information resources, the national Firewise Communities program is a model of cooperation among federal, tribal, state and local government; private industry; nonprofit organizations; and community groups.  At the heart of the program is a focus on personal responsibility. Communities are encouraged to adopt a long-term, proactive approach to protect homes and resources from the risk of wildland fire – before a fire starts. Visit the site to learn more and to access information, training resources, audiovisual and print materials, and criteria for becoming a recognized Firewise Communities/USA® site.

National Daily Fire Situation Report (National Interagency Fire Center U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

Daily updates on forest fires, prescribed burning, etc. and acres burned.

Roscommon Equipment Center

REC, a cooperative program between the National Association of State Foresters and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, develops and tests equipment for wildland fire control. It is located at the Forest Fire Experiment Station, Roscommon, Michigan.  Founded in 1972, REC specializes in the conversion of U.S. military vehicles to wildland fire suppression units. It also focuses on the equipment development needs of state and local wildfire forces.

Smokey Bear Home Page

Here are all the facts about Smokey Bear, interactive games, etc.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF)

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is a law enforcement organization within the United States Department of Treasury with unique responsibilities dedicated to reducing violent crime, collecting revenue, and protecting the public. ATF enforces the Federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives and arson by working directly and in cooperation with others.

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) publications

DOE Fire Protection Program

The Department of Energy (DOE) Fire Protection Program is multi-faceted. It includes published fire safety directives (Orders, standards, and guidance documents), a quarterly newsletter, an annual fire protection program summary, and a directory of fire safety professionals. DOE also sponsors fire safety conferences, various training initiatives, research, and a spectrum of technical assistance activities.

Environment, Safety and Health Information Portal

TIS is a comprehensive collection of information services designed to empower the ES&H professional.

Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)

FEMA's mission is to reduce loss of life and property and protect our nation's critical infrastructure from all types of hazards through a comprehensive, risk-based, emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

FedWorld Information Network

FedWorld was established by The National Technical Information Service(NTIS), an agency of the U.S Department of Commerce, to serve as the online locator service for a comprehensive inventory of information disseminated by the Federal Government

healthfinder

healthfinder® is a free gateway to reliable consumer health and human services information site developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Municipal Codes Online

In an effort to make municipal codes throughout the nation more accessible to the public, Seattle Public Library staff have prepared this list of links to city and county codes available for unrestricted searching on the World Wide Web.

National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS)

The National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) is one of the most extensive sources of information on criminal and juvenile justice in the world, providing services to an international community of policymakers and professionals. NCJRS is a collection of clearinghouses supporting all bureaus of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs: the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the OJP Program Offices. It also supports the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

US Army Aberdeen Tech Center

At this facility, various types of testing can be conducted on items as large as subway cars or airplane fuselages.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), an agency of the Commerce Department's Technology Administration, was founded in 1901 as the nation's first federal physical science research laboratory. NIST works with industry to foster innovation, trade, security, and jobs.

National Register Information System (NRIS)

National Register Information System (NRIS) is the official database of the National Register of Historic Places.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

The mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America's workers.

State and Local Government on the Web

From the University of Michigan Documents Center.

U.S. Census Bureau

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

CPSC, an independent Federal regulatory agency, helps keep American families safe by reducing the risk of injury or death from consumer products. Visit us often to share lifesaving information. Go to "Talk to us" to report unsafe products to us.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Providing the unifying core for the vast national network of organizations and institutions involved in efforts to secure our nation.

Halon Alternatives Research Corporation

HARC is a non-profit trade association formed in 1989 to promote the development and approval of environmentally acceptable halon alternatives. HARC serves as a facilitating organization and information clearinghouse on issues related to halon replacement, halon recycling, and halon regulation.

United Nations Ozone Secretariat

Arranged as a FAQ on ozone, U.N. scientists discuss this environmental problem with a global perspective.

UNEP Halons Technical Options Committee

This is the Web Site of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) of the Montreal Protocol. The Montreal Protocol, administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), is the international agreement to preserve the Stratospheric Ozone Layer that protects the earth from harmful radiation. This site provides technical information related to the alternative technologies that have been investigated and employed to make it possible to virtually eliminate use of the chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons that harm the ozone layer.

United States Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board

The Board's mission is to work in concert with industry, labor and government to help prevent chemical accidents by determining and addressing their causes.

Emergency Response Guidebook

CANUTEC is the Canadian Transport Emergency Centre operated by Transport Canada to assist emergency response personnel in handling dangerous goods emergencies. CANUTEC has established a scientific data bank on chemicals manufactured, stored and transported in Canada and is staffed by professional scientists specialized in emergency response and experienced in interpreting technical information and providing advice.

MSDS Solutions – Material Safety Data Sheets Mgt & Distribution

OSHA MSDS and Related

Promote Public Safety in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information (CISTI) catalogue

CISTI's collection of over 50,000 serial titles and over 600,000 books, reports, and conference proceedings in science, technology, engineering and medicine is one of the largest of its kind in the world. This site is also available through Telnet at cat.cisti.nrc.ca. Login prompt with "cat".

EEVL The Edinburgh Engineering Virutal Library

This site is a gateway to engineering information on the Internet.

FIREDOC

This automated database is from the Fire Research Information Services (FRIS) literature collection at NIST.  When you reach this site, click on FIREDOC.

inFIRE

This is an international organization of fire science librarians and information specialists. Learn here who are its members, membership benefits and requirements for joining, meetings, etc.

The Library of Congress

Experience the vast card catalog and other virtual resources from this well-constructed site.

LRC Online Card Catalog

This premier card catalog of the U.S. Fire Administration, Learning Resource Center on-line.

PubMed

The National Library of Medicine provides now searchable free access to MEDLINE citations.

Ingenta

Ingenta is an online periodical article delivery service and a current awareness alerting service. Ingenta indexes nearly 17,000 English language periodicals in its database and is still growing.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Gordon Library

This site contains the Library Catalog, Electronic Journals, Databases and Indexes, Electronic Resources, Other libraries, and more.

Fire Museum Directory

The Great Chicago Fire

The Great Chicago Fire and the Web of Memory, an online exhibition produced by the Chicago Historical Society and Academic Technologies of Northwestern University to mark the 125th anniversary of one of the most famous events in American history, as well as the most formative event in the history of Chicago

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, March 25, 1911

Presented by the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University, in cooperation with the Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees (UNITE!).

These are representative standards-making organizations and are not intended to represent all organizations that have web sites. For a more complete list, visit ANSI's web site.

American National Standards Organization (ANSI)

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA)

DOE Technical Standards Program

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Note: Visit NFPA's One-Stop Data Shop for a comprehensive resource of statistical reports.

Bureau of Justice Statistics

Data on the U.S. murder rate, drug use, crime rates, and reports on such subjects as violence against women, capital punishment, drugs and crime, guns used in crimes, and prison populations.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

This site contains the full range of economic data and analysis produced by BLS. There are statistics and reports on employment and unemployment, Consumer Price Index and living conditions, compensation, productivity, and more.

City and County Data Book

Find the latest official statistics for 1,078 cities, all 3,141 U.S. counties, and 11,097 places of 2,500 or more inhabitants in the latest County and City Data Book

Economic Statistics Briefing Room

Latest U.S. Economic statistics: Output; Income; Employment, Unemployment, and Earnings; Production and Business Activity; Prices; Money, Credit, and Securities Markets; Transportation; and International Statistics.

Kids Count

From the annual Kids Count Data Book, these are statistics on the education, economic, social and physical well-being of children in the U.S. It shows a nation of children at risk.

National Center for Health Statistics

Find monthly and cumulative data on births, deaths, marriages, divorces and infant mortality.

Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics

This site includes characteristics of the criminal justice system, public attitudes toward crime and criminal justice topics, nature and distribution of known offenses, characteristics and distribution of persons arrested, judicial processing of defendants and persons under correctional supervision. In Adobe Acrobat format.

Trade Data Online

Information on the value of U.S. and Canadian imports and domestic exports for more than 5,000 commodities in more than 500 industries for more than 200 countries.

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