Fire Science: Fire Organizations

An organization of professionals dedicated to improving the knowledge and use of fire in land management through science and education.

Serves as the recognized Fire Chiefs’ organization for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and experience in the area affecting fire prevention, fire extinguishment, and the safety of life and property from fire; and promotes efficient fire administration.

Provide members information to ensure safety for fire department personnel and for emergency vehicles. Addresses compliance with applicable safety regulations
and provides details on current innovations and technology.

Encourages research into the science of preventing and mitigating the adverse effects of fires, and provides a forum for presenting the results of such research.

Acts as a global resource for fire investigation training, technology, research and professional development.

Provides a proactive network that supports, mentors, and educates current and future women in the fire and emergency services.

Promotes and enhances firefighter safety through policy and training; and assists and supports the fire service community in protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Massachusetts

The world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety, NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.

Organizes all paid professional fire fighters within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and encourages the formation of local unions affiliated with the International Association of Fire Fighters, and this organization.

Advances the science and practice of fire protection engineering and its allied fields; maintains a high ethical standard among its members; and fosters fire protection engineering education.