The International Association of Fire Chiefs provides professional support and various resources for the leaders of firefighters and emergency responders.
International Association of Fire Chiefs
(IAFC)
8251 Greensboro Dr., Suite 650
McLean, VA, 22102-4954
Tel: (703) 273-0911
https://www.iafc.org
The International Association of Fire Fighters represents full-time professional firefighters and paramedics and is an active lobbying organization.
International Association of Fire Fighters
(IAFF)
1750 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC, 20006-5395
Tel: (202) 737-8484
Fax: (202) 737-8418
https://www.iaff.org/
The International Fire Service Training Association offers education and training materials in fire protection.
International Fire Service Training Association
(IFSTA)
930 N. Willis
Stillwater, OK, 74078-8045
Tel: (404) 744-5723
Tel 2: (800) 654-4055
Fax: (405) 744-8204
Email: support@ifsta.org
https://www.ifsta.org
The National Fire Academy offers free training courses and programs at its Maryland campus and also online.
National Fire Academy
(NFA)
16825 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD, 21727-8920
Tel: (301) 447‑1000
Tel 2: (800) 238‑3358
https://www.usfa.fema.gov/nfa/
The National Fire Protection Association offers research, training and certification, education, outreach, and advocacy for fire prevention and safety.
National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA)
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA, 02169-7471
Tel: (617) 770-3000
Tel 2: (800) 344-3555
Fax: (800) 593-6372
https://www.nfpa.org
The National Volunteer Fire Council provides resources, educational programs, and advocacy for volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services.
National Volunteer Fire Council
(NVFC)
712 H St., NE, Suite 1478
Washington, DC, 20002-3627
Tel: (888) 275-6832
https://www.nvfc.org