Fire Safety Links

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Fire Safety for the Homeowner

The Ten Most Popular Fire Fighting Websites:

1.  Welcome to CDF - California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection - This site was awarded a Times Pick by the Los Angeles Times on 7/7/98.

2.  The Fire-EMS Information Network...best firefighting info on the web

3.  Los Angeles Fire Department Home Page - The official home page of the Los Angeles Fire Department.

4.  Fire Departments, Fire-EMS Information Network

5.  POLICE & FIREFIGHTERS WEB PAGE

6.  HFD, City and County of Honolulu   Honolulu Fire Department City and County of Honolulu     

7.  Northwest Fire Careers latest edition contains current Firefighter employment information on over 40 fire departments located through out the Pacific Northwest.  

8.  FDNY New York City Fire Department - The unofficial home page of the F.D.N.Y (Fire Department of New York City)

9.  Fire Fighting . com Resource Page   - FireFighting news and photos plus firefighter rescue and emergency services training and news

10. Fire Museum Network - Formed to promote fire museums in North America, the network provides a museum directory, bulletin board, and news updates. Find out how to become a member.  

Resource Networks

Directory of Firefighters Businesses
Off-duty firefighters can list information for their businesses, or seek opportunities for part-time employment.

Fire Museum Network
Formed to promote fire museums in North America, the network provides a museum directory, bulletin board, and news updates. Find out how to become a member.

Fire-EMS Information Network
Large collection of links related to fire and emergency-medical services includes associations, agencies and schools. Offers a message center.

Firehouse.Com
Get the latest news involving fire fighters from across the nation. Also features a directory of departments and message forums.

Toads Favorite Fire Pads
Fire-fighter enthusiast provides a history of fire fighting, tributes, fire departments and fire museums. Includes an article on CPR.

US Fire Administration - National Fire Academy
Offers courses and programs designed to help fire personnel respond more effectively to emergencies. Access application forms and training resources.  

Fire Marshals

• State Fire Marshals

  Fire-related sites

  • Automatic Fire Alarm Association
  • Congressional Fire Services Institute
  • College Grants for Dependents of Firefighters
  • Consumer Product Safety Commission
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • Fire Safety House Manufacturer
  • International Association of Fire Chiefs
  • International Association of Firefighters
  • Law Enforcement Media Resource Center
  • Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABA) Division HQ
  • National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors
  • National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM)
  • National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
  • National Fallen Firefighters Foundations
  • National Fire Protection Association
  • National Fire Sprinkler Association
  • National Insurance Crime Bureau
  • National Volunteer Fire Council
  • Propane Safety
  • Residential Fire Safety Institute
  • Sparky the Fire Dog (NFPA)
  • Sprinkler Age Index
  • The Fire Station
  • Underwriter's Laboratories
  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
  • United States Fire Administration
  • USEPA Fact Sheet - RMP Law
  • USEPA OUST Information
  • USFA Firefighter Duty Deaths
  • Congressional Fire Services Institute [email protected]
  • Emergency Response & Research Institute http://www.emergency.com Fire & EMS Information Network http://www.fire-ems.net/
  • Fire & EMS Information Network Bulletin Board http://www.fire-ems.net/commcenter/board/
  • Fire Engineering magazine http://www.pennwell.com
  • FireFighting.com
    See the photos of firefighters in action all over the world. Also includes a charity network, poetry, and firefighting resources.
    
     Firehouse.Com

    Get the latest news involving fire fighters from across the nation. Also features a directory of departments and message forums.

    FireNet

    Global index concerned with rural and landscape fires, and covering aspects of fire science and management.

    * Firesafe - Fire and Safety Directory http://www.firesafe.com
    • International Assoc. of Fire Chiefs http://www.ichiefs.org
      Provides the Chief Officers of volunteer Fire, Rescue, and EMS departments with info and education. Find a newsletter, forum, and links.
    • International Fire Service Training Association http://www.ifsta.org
    • International Society of Fire Service Instructors - web site: http://www.isfsi.org/
      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.         email: [email protected]
      • Japan: Fire Department Tokyo    Profile, links, chat, patch, list of Japanese fire departments, technology, visiting fire experts from "the worlds largest" fire department.
      • Japan: Fire Departments   List of links to Japanese fire departments courtesy of Tokyo's fire department.
      • Maryland Emergency Management Agency http://www.mema.state.md.us/
      • Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute http://www.inform.umd.edu/MFRI
      • Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency http://www.magnet.state.ma.us/mema
      • Missouri Fire & Rescue Institute http://frti.missouri.edu/courses/hazmat/
      • Montgomery County Department of Fire and Rescue Services http://www.co.mo.md.us/services/dfrs
      • National Fire Academy http://www.usfa.fema.gov
      • *National Fire Protection Association http://www.nfpa.org
      • NFPA Journal [email protected]
      • NFPA Update [email protected]
      • National Volunteer Fire Council http://www.nvfc.org
      • North Carolina Hazardous Materials Regional Response Team #4 http://www.duke.edu/~pirre001/rrt4.html
      • Oklahoma State University http://www.fireprograms.okstate.edu
      • Pennsylvania Firemen  [email protected]
      • Texas A & M Fire Training http://www.tamu.edu/teex/div/fpt/, [email protected]
      • US Air Force Fire Protection http://www.lookup.com/homepages/69556/home.html
      • US Coast Guard R & D Center http://www.rdc.uscg.mil:80/
      • Volunteer Fire Services
      • Firehouse.com Fire and EMS Network - directory of EMS and fire departments, message boards, events calendar, and other information and resources.
      • All You Ever Wanted to Know About Fire Extinguishers - covers the different types and how to use them.
      • California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection - protects the people of California from fires, responds to emergencies, and protects and enhances forest, range, and watershed value providing social, economic, and environmental benefits to rural and urban citizens.
      • Cannonball Express, The - Palo Alto-based video project in progress which covers urban firestorms, fire safety and environmental issues.
      • College Fire Safety - provides information about fire danger and the virtues of sprinkler systems on college campuses.
      • Equal Opportunities and Fairness at Work - information and resources about sexual and racial discrimination within the fire service.
      • FEMA: A Fire Safety Campaign for Babies and Toddlers - a fire safety campaign complete with resources for learning and teaching how to protect young children from residential fires.
      • Fire Administration Kids Page - learn about smoke alarms, escape planning, and home fire safety.
      • Fire Fighters Creed
      • Fire News
      • Fire Station, The - links to fire departments and associations in the United States and worldwide. Information on employment, research, hazmat, EMS and fire protection related businesses.
      • Firedawg.com - directory of fire protection degree and certification programs, as well as other fire-related links.
      • FireDispatch.com - active fire incidents with live radio channel audio. Includes real-time response stats and Palm VII access.
      • Firefighter Central - offers history, collectibles, job information, and more.
      • Firefighter.com - provides firefighting information, education, interaction, jobs, photos, and more.
      • Firefighters Recipes Cookbook - database of recipes submitted by firefighters.
      • Firefighters' Real Stories - dedicated to those men and women who put their lives on the line everyday to help their fellow men and women.
      • Firefighting.com - news and training portal with online firefighter videos and photo library.
      • FireFighting.org - directory of memorials, departments, associations, and other fire protection resources.
      • FireFightingLinks.com - contains news, obituaries, departments, museums, and photos of shields, armpatches, helmets, stations, and more.
      • Firehall - links to associations, departments, commisioners, and other related sites.
      • Firehouse, The - fun and information for firefighters.
      • Firehouse.com - news and information for the emergency services industry.
      • FireHydrant.org - online fire hydrant resource.
      • FireNet - independent site promoting fire safety for the public and fire fighter alike.
      • FireSafe - local fire and safety resource directory.
      • firetips.com - includes user forums for volunteer and professional firefighters to read and post tips on all aspects of their profession.
      • FireWeb - information for the fire service community.
      • Kids Fire Safety Tips - Buzzy the Smoke Detector and Reddy the Fire Extinguisher teach kids to be fire safe with easy to do tips.
      • Networked Resources for Fire Protection - collection of public and members-only articles and publications. From the National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors.
      • New Zealand Fire Service (NZFS)
      • Sparky the Fire Dog - Sparky hosts this website for kids ages 6-9 and their families, filled with fun and educational activities about fire and life safety.
      • The Bravest - offering live fire dispatches for Boston, MA, New York City, NY, and Providence, RI.
      • TIME: Portrait of a Firefighter - photo essay of firefighter Mike Kehoe, from September 11th and how that day changed his life.
      • Western States Fire Information Resource - information directory designed for fire and emergency services professionals.
      • Wildland Firefighters - includes photos, discussion, and fire-related links.
      • Women in the Fire Service Network - dedicated to women who protect and serve their communities across the country.
      • Women in the Fire Service, Inc. - information about women's issues in the fire service as well as networking and support for women firefighters.
      • World Fire Departments - contains firefighting news stories, photos of trucks and rigs, directory of departments around the world, humor, and more.

        
        

        Provides volunteer emergency services and EMS and fire rescue support. Offers arson seminars, awards, membership, and regulation details.

         

        Fire Safety in the Home

        Fire Prevention in the Home
        Short summary of hints and tips for preventing home fires from The Senior Corner.

        Firewise
        Resources for people with homes in fire prone areas of North America. Find fire safety video clips, forums, publications and events.

        New York Dept. of State - Fire Safety Kids' Room
        Kids' fire safety site provides pictures and information on arson dogs, teaches fire safety lessons, and provides answers to childrens' questions about fire.

        Police Notebook - Fire Safety
        University of Oklahoma Police Department offers fire prevention articles and safety tips. Learn how to use a fire extinguisher and more.

        United States Fire Administration - Kids Page
        USFA presents a resource aimed at teaching youths fire prevention strategies and survival tips.