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Assists disaster victims and workers |
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| (BOCA) Building Officials and Code Administrators |
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| Creator of one of three U.S. model fire codes |
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| (CHEMTREC)Chemical Transportation Emergency Center |
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| 24-hour hotline for chemical emergencies |
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| (FM)Factory Mutual Engineering and Research Corporation |
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| Evaluates fire protection devices and equipment |
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| (FMANA)Fire Marshal’s Association of North America |
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| Exchanges information on fire prevention and arson |
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Developed and constantly revises the Incident Command System
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(ISO)Insurance Services Office
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Gathers information for setting fire insurance rates
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| (IAFC)International Association of Fire Chiefs |
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Furthers advancement of the professional fire service
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| (IFCI)International Fire Code Institute |
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Creator of one of the three U.S. model fire codes
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| (IAFF)International Association of Fire Fighters |
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Largest union organization representing firefighters
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| (ICMA)International City Managers Association |
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Local government management professionals
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| (ICBO)International Conference of Building Officials |
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Develops model building codes
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| (IFSAC)International Fire Service |
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Accreditation Congress
Assists Assembly of Congress through accreditation, education, and arbitration
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| (IFSTA)International Fire Service Training Association |
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Publishes fire service training manuals
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| (NFPA)National Fire Protection Association |
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Develops standards for fire equipment and systems
Publishes textbooks
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| (NRC)National Response Center |
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Notifies agencies involved in hazardous materials emergencies
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| (NWCG)National Wildfire Coordinating Group |
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Develops training and reference materials for wildland firefighting
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| (SBCCI)Southern Building Code Congress International |
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Creator of one of the three U.S. model codes
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| (UL)Underwriters Laboratories |
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Tests, lists, and marks materials that are safe
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| (DOT)Department of Transportation |
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Regulates transportation of hazardous materials in the U.S.
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| (DHS)Department of Homeland Security |
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Integrates federal, state, and local governments to protect U.S.
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| (FEMA)Federal Emergency Management Agency |
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Coordinates federal disaster response
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| (EMI)Emergency Management Institute |
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Provides emergency management training for local government personnel
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| (NETC)National Emergency Training Center |
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Center for public organizations to meet for emergency response training
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| (NFA)National Fire Academy |
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Training organization for fire service professionals
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| (NFES)National Firefighting Equipment System |
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Publishes reference and training manuals on wildland firefighting
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| (USFS)United States Forest Service |
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Provides fire protection to National Forests
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| (BLM)Bureau of Land Management |
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Provides fire protection to BLM
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| (NPS)National Park Service |
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Provides fire protection to NPS
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| (NIFC)National Interagency Fire Center |
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Coordinates firefighting resources for wildland fires
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| (BATF)Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms |
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Gathers and processes evidence for arson and bomb incidents
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| (DOD)Department of Defense |
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Assists fire department with antiterrorism training and response
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| (NIOSH)National Institutes for Safety and Health |
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Addresses the problem of firefighter fatalities
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| (OSHA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
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Ensures safe working conditions
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| (OSFM)Office of State Fire Marshal |
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Enforces state fire laws
Promotes fire-related legislation
Develops statewide training programs
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| (SEMA)State Emergency Management Agency |
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Provides assistance to local government in disaster response, recovery, and mitigation
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| State Forestry Department/Department of State Lands |
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Provides fire protection on state lands
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| (OEM)Office of Emergency Management |
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Coordinates with local fire agencies in response to disasters
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Raises funds for burn treatment and assistance
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Provides evacuation and traffic control in emergencies
Assists in arson investigations
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| (EOC)Emergency Operations Center |
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Serves as focal point in regional incidents
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Helps to ensure fire safety in structures
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Helps to ensure adequate water supply
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| Planning department/Zoning commission |
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Determines what is built where
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| Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMS) |
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Monitors emergency medical training
Oversees private ambulance providers
Assists in mass casualty incidents
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| Community service organizations |
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Sources of revenue, equipment, and assistance with fire service public relations
Examples: Kiwanis, Rotary
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Sources of the latest developments in fire and emergency service
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Examples
AMERICAN FIRE JOURNAL
FIRE CHIEF
FIRE ENGINEERING
FIREHOUSE
NFPA JOURNAL
JOURNAL of EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
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