Fire Service Organizations
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Fire & Rescue Departments of Northern Virginia Regional Resource
Center
This Fire & Rescue Departments of Northern Virginia website provides
a clearinghouse for information and resources. The site includes a
description of the NOVA Fire Services Coalition, downloadable copies
of the regional operations manuals and associated training outlines,
listing of committees and working groups and a calendar of events
and activities.
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Fire
Apparatus Manufacturers' Association
The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association (FAMA) is a non-profit
trade association organized in 1946. Members of FAMA are committed
to enhancing the quality of the fire apparatus industry and
emergency service community through the manufacture and sale of
safe, efficient fire apparatus and equipment.
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Fire Department Safety Officers Association
The Fire Department Safety Officers Association was established in
1989 as a non-profit Association, incorporated in Massachusetts. Its
mission is to promote safety standards and practices in the fire,
rescue and emergency services community.
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International Association of Fire Fighters
The International Association of Fire Fighters has more than 2,700
affiliates, representing fire fighters in more than 3,500
communities in the U.S. and Canada. The 263,000 members of the IAFF
are the nation’s full-time professional fire fighters and
paramedics, who protect the lives and property of 80 percent of the
nation’s population.
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National
Fire Information Council
The mission of the National Fire Information Council is to encourage
and perpetuate the use of a standardized national incident reporting
system as a means of addressing the nation’s fire problem and
related emergency services issues.
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National
Fire Protection Association
The mission of the international nonprofit National Fire Protection
Association is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other
hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating
scientifically-based consensus codes and standards, research,
training and education.
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National
Safety Council
The National Safety Council is a recognized leader in providing
safety and health solutions for reducing unintentional deaths and
disabling injuries. The NSC provides safety and health solutions to
members, their employees and their families at home, at work, in
communities, and in transportation.
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National
Volunteer Fire Council
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is a non-profit
membership association representing the interests of the volunteer
fire, EMS and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the information
source regarding legislation, standards and regulatory issues.
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Virginia Department of Fire Programs
The Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) provides technical
assistance to local fire departments, health educators, medical and
public health professionals, classroom teachers, elder service
providers, community and service organizations, parents, caregivers,
and anyone else interested in collaborating on fire and life safety
education.
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Virginia
Fire Chief's Association
The Virginia Fire Chiefs Association, Inc. (VFCA) formerly known as
the State Fire Chiefs Association of Virginia, Inc., is the advocate
for leadership of emergency response organizations. VFCA provides a
comprehensive and integrated statewide public safety effort, thereby
enhancing the quality of life for our customers by reducing the
effects of fire, medical, and environmental emergencies.
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Virginia
State Firefighters Association
The Virginia State Firefighters Association is very active and
successful in bringing legislative issues important to the fire
service to the General Assembly and Governor. Members can elect to
participate in a Group Life Insurance program and are supported in
time of need by the Ladies Auxiliary.
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Women Chief Fire Officers
This Association is open to women fire officers and serves as a
networking, mentoring resource and support group for those aspiring
to move up the fire service career ladder and/or to promote
excellence in fire service leadership. Download a membership form.
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Women
Firefighters
Networking the women of today's firefighting world, and providing
resources to help build the fire service of the future
- ConsumerWatch.com Fire Safety
This page on ConsumerWatch.com provides fire safety product information.
