Fire & Emergency Services: Library Research Guide

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.

An organization of professionals dedicated to improving the knowledge and use of fire in land management through science and education.

Provide members information to ensure safety for fire department personnel and for emergency vehicles. Addresses compliance with applicable safety regulations
and provides details on current innovations and technology.

Encourages research into the science of preventing and mitigating the adverse effects of fires, and provides a forum for presenting the results of such research.

Acts as a global resource for fire investigation training, technology, research and professional development.

The International Association of Fire Chiefs represents the leadership of firefighters and emergency responders worldwide; their members are the world's leading experts in firefighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, search and rescue, and public safety policy.

The International Association of Fire Fighters, headquartered in Washington, DC, represents professional fire fighters and paramedics as well as state employees, federal workers and fire and emergency medical workers.

Provides a proactive network that supports, mentors, and educates current and future women in the fire and emergency services.

The United States Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to lead a nationwide effort to remember America's fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the tax-exempt, nonprofit Foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor our fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers.

The world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety, NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services.

The SFFMA is one of the largest trade associations in Texas. The 137 year old organization is the oldest and the largest fire and EMS service association in the state. The cornerstone of the organization is the Certification Program for firefighters, which encourages training, education and certification for all emergency responders.

The mission of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection is to aid in the protection of lives and property of Texas citizens, through the development and enforcement of recognized professional standards for individuals and the fire service.

The Texas Fire Chiefs Association believes in serving the citizens of Texas by actively participating in the advancement of the fire service through positive leadership, the sharing of information, and active legislative involvement, while maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.

The Texas State Association of Fire Fighters (est 1938) is Texas’s only professional, career fire fighters organization, representing over 16,600 fire fighter members and 173 affiliate locals.

"Providing National and World Leadership to Prevent Workplace Illnesses and Injuries"

Coordinates the national mobilization of resources for wildland fire and other incidents throughout the United States. Links to the "Red book" and annual refresher training.

"From helping to develop technologies that detect explosives and locate survivors in a collapsed building to video software that identifies criminals and high endurance building materials, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is working to keep people safe."

This site provides public information & tutorials, surveys, grant funding resources, and newsletters for the Texas Division of Emergency Management (Texas Dept of Public Safety).

The Texas Emergency Management site provides schedules, trainings, and various resources relating to emergency preparedness and response.

Secures the United States from threats. Includes much security-related information on its web site.

Provides national leadership to foster a solid foundation for fire and emergency services stakeholders in prevention, preparedness, and response.