Chapter 05

Introduction to Fire Protection 3rd Edition

Chapter 5 Public and Private Support Organizations

Objectives
Identify types of support organizations
Identify the purpose of specific organizations
List how these organizations assist the fire service
Identify the organization to contact when information regarding a specific subject is required

Introduction
Numerous organizations are related to the fire service
National and international
State
Local
Purposes and memberships vary
This chapter covers only selected organizations

National and International Organizations
American Red Cross (ARC)
Assists disaster victims and workers (see Figure 5-1)
Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA)
Creator of one of three U.S. model fire codes
Chemical Transportation Emergency Center (CHEMTREC)
24-hour hotline for chemical emergencies

National and International Organizations (con’t.)
Factory Mutual Engineering and Research Corporation (FM)
Evaluates fire protection devices and equipment
Fire Marshal’s Association of North America (FMANA)
Exchanges information on fire prevention and arson

FIRESCOPE
Developed and constantly revises the Incident Command System
Insurance Services Office (ISO)
Gathers information for setting fire insurance rates
International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
Furthers advancement of the professional fire service

International Fire Code Institute (IFCI)
Creator of one of the three U.S. model fire codes
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
Largest union organization representing firefighters

International City Managers Association (ICMA)
Local government management professionals
International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)
Develops model building codes

International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
Assists Assembly of Congress through accreditation, education, and arbitration
International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA)
Publishes fire service training manuals

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Develops standards for fire equipment and systems
Publishes textbooks
National Response Center (NRC)
Notifies agencies involved in hazardous materials emergencies

National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
Develops training and reference materials for wildland firefighting
Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI)
Creator of one of the three U.S. model codes
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Tests, lists, and marks materials that are safe

Federal Organizations
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Regulates transportation of hazardous materials in the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Integrates federal, state, and local governments to protect U.S.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Coordinates federal disaster response

Federal Organizations (con’t.)
Emergency Management Institute (EMI)
Provides emergency management training for local government personnel
National Emergency Training Center (NETC)
Center for public organizations to meet for emergency response training
National Fire Academy (NFA)
Training organization for fire service professionals

National Firefighting Equipment System (NFES)
Publishes reference and training manuals on wildland firefighting
United States Forest Service (USFS)
Provides fire protection to National Forests
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Provides fire protection to BLM

Figure 5-2 United States Forest Service Figure 5-3 Bureau of Land Management

National Park Service (NPS)
Provides fire protection to NPS
National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)
Coordinates firefighting resources for wildland fires
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF)
Gathers and processes evidence for arson and bomb incidents

Department of Defense (DOD)
Assists fire department with antiterrorism training and response
National Institutes for Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Addresses the problem of firefighter fatalities
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Ensures safe working conditions

State Organizations
Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM)
Enforces state fire laws
Promotes fire-related legislation
Develops statewide training programs
State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)
Provides assistance to local government in disaster response, recovery, and mitigation

State Organizations (con’t.)
State Forestry Department/Department of State Lands
Provides fire protection on state lands
Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
Coordinates with local fire agencies in response to disasters

Local Organizations
Burn foundations
Raises funds for burn treatment and assistance
Police department
Provides evacuation and traffic control in emergencies
Assists in arson investigations
Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Serves as focal point in regional incidents

Local Organizations (con’t.)
Building department
Helps to ensure fire safety in structures
Water department
Helps to ensure adequate water supply
Planning department/Zoning commission
Determines what is built where

Street department
Maintains and regulates streets and bridges
Advises fire department of closures
Provides heavy equipment to fire department when needed
Judicial system
Assists with lawsuits and criminal prosecution

Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMS)
Monitors emergency medical training
Oversees private ambulance providers
Assists in mass casualty incidents
Community service organizations
Sources of revenue, equipment, and assistance with fire service public relations
Examples: Kiwanis, Rotary

Periodical Publications
Sources of the latest developments in fire and emergency service
Examples
AMERICAN FIRE JOURNAL
FIRE CHIEF
FIRE ENGINEERING
FIREHOUSE
NFPA JOURNAL
JOURNAL of EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Numerous resources are available to help the fire service achieve its goals
Raises professional standards
Promotes legislation
Assists at emergencies
Fire service professionals can contact organizations to gather needed information on a wide variety of subjects
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