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