Industry Links

On this page, you'll find links to resources pertaining to emergency response and preplanning.

Our goal is to collect the most useful and
relevant industry links available.

If you find a link that you feel should be here,
please contact us with your suggestion.

Rapid Intervention Teams Training Curriculum

by Greg Jakubowski

CD available from Fire Protection Publications

Rapid Intervention Teams book

by Greg Jakubowski

Book available from Fire Protection Publications. Sold more than 15,000 copies, required reading for Chief's tests in some cities.

Factory Mutual Data Sheets

FM Global's Data Sheets that provide guidelines for protection of many different hazards, as well as sprinkler and other fire suppression system information

Free/Heavily Discounted Commonly Used Software for Non-Profits

www.techsoup.org

Free Fire Safety Education Training for College/University Staffs

Includes lodging and some meals!

For more information or to register please go to www.firewisecampus.org or contact Paul Martin, Vice-President, The Center for Campus Fire Safety at pmartin@campusfire.org

National Fire Academy "Coffee Break" Training Series

1 Page Training on a variety of technical fire protection topics

NIOSH Firefighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program

Good investigations of firefighter fatalities and serious injuries including recommendations to prevent them - many include the recommendation: conduct pre-incident planning and inspections of buildings within their jurisdictions to facilitate development of safe fire ground strategies and tactics.

Checklist for Investigating Fires in Sprinklered Buildings

Tool for Investigators - to be utilized immediately following a fire in a sprinklered building

Propane Emergencies Resources

Downloadable Textbook and Training Resources - Free from the Propane Education and Resource Council

Free Fire Hazard Analysis Tool for Propane Installations

From the Propane Education and Resource Council

Firegraphics - Brian Vickers Grant Consultant

Website and resources dedicated to assisting emergency services organizations with winning grants.

Firefighter Close Calls

Website with tons of close call and other resources focused on emergency responder safety

Free fire prevention materials

Resources from the US Fire Administration

ISO - Insurance Services Office

Resources all about ISO, community and building ratings, and tools for fire departments to learn more about and improve their rating

PA Fire Commissioner

Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner's office - state training resources, grants

DOT Emergency Response Guidebook

DOT Emergency Response Guidebook en Espanol

US Coast Guard CHRIS Manual

TRADE's Virtual TRADEing Post

Free training resources/programs on a wide variety of topics for emergency responders

FM Global Fire Prevention Grants

Grants can be utilized for preplanning

National Fire Protection Association

OSHA Fire Safety

Topic Webpage

OSHA Evacuation

Topic Webpage

Fire Safety for College Campuses

Resources for students and their families