Chapter 05
- 1. Introduction to Fire Protection 3rd Edition
- 2. Chapter 5 Public and Private Support Organizations
- 3. 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
- 4. Introduction Numerous organizations are related to the fire service National and international State Local Purposes and memberships vary This chapter covers only selected organizations
- 5. 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
- 6. 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
- 7. National and International Organizations (con’t.) 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
- 8. National and International Organizations (con’t.) 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
- 9. National and International Organizations (con’t.) International City Managers Association (ICMA) Local government management professionals International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) Develops model building codes
- 10. National and International Organizations (con’t.) 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
- 11. National and International Organizations (con’t.) 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
- 12. National and International Organizations (con’t.) 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
- 13. 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
- 14. 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
- 15. Federal Organizations (con’t.) 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
- 16. Figure 5-2 United States Forest Service Figure 5-3 Bureau of Land Management
- 17. Federal Organizations (con’t.) 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
- 18. Federal Organizations (con’t.) 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
- 19. 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
- 20. 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
- 21. 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
- 22. 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
- 23. Local Organizations (con’t.) 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
- 24. Local Organizations (con’t.) 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
- 25. 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
- 26. 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 Summary