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FIRE SCIENCE
- AGENCIES
- National Fire Protection Association
The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA, established in 1896, is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education.
- San Antonio Fire Department
The origin of today's department: "The San Antonio Fire Department had a very humble beginning. On June 6, 1854, a group of 20 young San Antonians met and organized the first volunteer fire department. They called it the Ben Milam Company. The company was comprised of only a bucket brigade, but with a lot of vim and vigor and determination to do something about protecting life and property against the demon "Fire.""
- Texas State Association of Fire Fighters
From the site: "The Texas State Association of Fire Fighters was established in 1938 and it is Texas’s only professional, career fire fighters organization, representing over 15,000 fire fighter members and 172 affiliate locals. We are affiliated with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)."
- USFA: U.S. Fire Administration
As an entity of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency, the mission of the U.S. Fire Administration is to provide national leadership to foster a solid foundation for our fire and emergency services stakeholders in prevention, preparedness and response. This site has links to Training & Professional Development; Fire Prevention & Public Education; Operations Management & Safety; Data; and Grants.
- PREVENTION
- Forest Fire Prevention
Tips from the West Bend Mutual Insurance Company.
- Home Fire Safety
According to this American Red Cross site: "Did you know that if a fire starts in your home, you may have just two minutes to escape? The most effective way to protect yourself and your home from fire is to identify and remove fire hazards. 60 percent of house fire deaths occur in homes with no working smoke alarms. During a home fire, working smoke alarms and a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives."
- Smokeybear.com
Only YOU ... well, you know the rest.
- Safety Tip Sheets
From the National Fire Protection Association.
- Top 15 Brush Fire Prevention Tips
Each year, an average of over 140,000 fires start in our forests, grasslands and other outdoor areas destroying homes and thousands of acres of land. Don’t add fuel to the fire! Learn the best ways to prevent brush fires and how to protect your home from getting caught in the blaze.
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