NASFM Public Fire Education Web Links
www.nfpa.org
The National Fire Protection Association' mission 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.
www.cpsc.gov
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
www.fema.gov
The Federal Emergency Management provides many programs, courses, and materials to support emergency preparedness and response for emergency personnel as well as the general public.
www.usfa.fema.gov/safety/
This section of FEMA contains information to help protect your family from fire. Included is information about smoke alarms, residential fire sprinklers, escape planning, consumer product recalls, fire safety tips, and what to do after a fire.
www.iafc.org
Established in 1873, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is a powerful network of more than 12,000 chief fire and emergency officers. Our members are the world's leading experts in fire fighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, search & rescue, and public safety legislation.
www.cdc.gov
The Center for Disease Control The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is the principal agency in the United States government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services, especially for those people who are least able to help themselves.
www.campus-firewatch.com
Campus Firewatch is the only electronic newsletter focusing exclusively on campus fire safety. Each issue is filled with valuable information on campus fire safety, both on- and off-campus.
www.candlesafety.org
The National Candle Association provides information on candle use and safety.
www.safekids.org
Safe Kids Worldwide is a global network of organizations whose mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury, a leading killer of children 14 and under.
www.nafi.org
The National Association of Fire Investigators houses the National Association of Arson Investigators.
www.shrinershq.org
Shriners Hospitals offer information to keep your children safe. Prevention awareness, burn prevention, lawnmower accidents, burn safety, fireplay, matches and more.
www.americanpyro.com
The APA was founded in 1948 with three principle aims:
- To encourage safety in the design and use of all types of fireworks.
- To provide industry information and support to our members.
- To promote responsible regulation of the fireworks industry.
www.firearson.com
The International Association of Arson Investigators: fosters, supports and promotes fire prevention and arson awareness through education and training.
www.nvfc.org
The National Volunteer Fire Council: serves as the voice of the volunteer fire service providing information on legislation, standards, and regulatory issues for volunteer firefighters, EMS and rescue services.
www.homesafetycouncil.org/expertnetwork
The Home Safety Council Expert Network: provides high quality home injury prevention materials including free videos, handouts, and activities. Be the first to receive the field-tested national Fire Safety Literacy Project materials and much more.
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