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Fire Science Websites Practice Firefighter Tests
Educational Opportunities Fire Science Magazines
Local Fire Departments Fire Classes
Training Opportunities  

Fire Science Websites

Building and Fire Research Laboratory (NIST)
It studies building materials; computer-integrated construction practices; fire science and fire safety engineering; and structural, mechanical, and environmental engineering.

Envirofacts Data Warehouse (EPA)
A single point of access to select U.S. EPA environmental data. Provides access to several EPA databases to provide you with information about environmental activities that may affect air, water, and land anywhere in the United States.

Fire Research Information Services (FRIS)
A resource to both the Building and Fire Research Laboratory staff and to fire protection engineers, scientists, and fire service personnel around the world. The 55,000+ item document collection is accessible through FIREDOC;  an on-line  database accessible at no cost via  Web.

Hydraulic Calculations
Provides numerous hydraulic calculations for Fire Hydraulic Program.

International Association of Fire Chiefs
Current international fire service issues and career opportunities.

International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA)
Fire Service Training And Fire Protection Publication.
IFSTA manuals may be purchased thru this web site.

Learning Resource Center (US Fire Admin Library)
Identifies published resources on topics of professional interest to fire service and emergency management personnel.  To order reports or publications from this library read the instructions at LCC Fire ILL.

Michigan: Office of Fire Fighter Training (OFFT)
Serves the training and certification needs of the states fire departments and fire fighters and officers. The office prepares and publishes training standards, establishing courses of study, certifying instructors, establishing regional training centers, cooperating with state, federal, and local fire agencies to facilitate training of fire fighters, and developing and administering mandatory certification examinations for new fire fighters.

National Agriculture Safety Database (NASD)
NASD is a national central repository of agricultural health, safety, and injury prevention materials for the agricultural community and especially for agricultural safety specialists.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
NFPA homepage.

NFPA Directory (PDF)
Provides general information about NFPA, its codes and standards making process, regulations and procedures, and its Technical Committees.

National Fire Codes Online Subscription (NFPA)
Full text access to the current & archival codes to current enrolled students and employees. The codes online contains information about National Fire Code documents, including scope and revision cycles.  Usage report.
LCC  subscription allows 10 concurrent users, instructors may ask for an increase of concurrent users as needed.

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology
Educational and career opportunities in fire protection.

NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (NPG)
NPG is intended as a source of general industrial hygiene information on several hundred chemicals/classes for workers, employers, and occupational health professionals.

Fire Science Magazines

Firehouse Magazine
Current Fire Service Issues and Career Opportunities.

Fire Engineering.com  Magazine
Includes topics of training the Fire Service; which covers firefighting, ventilation, RIT, thermal imaging, and forcible entry.  Register for free online access to the Fire Engineering archives of training articles.

Fire Rescue Magazine
Current and  past issues of Fire Rescue Magazine and informative articles .

LCC Library Fire Science E-Journals (Full Text)
Access to fire science periodicals through the campus subscription databases.  The periodical titles include: Fire; Fire Chief; Fire International; Fire Management Today; Fire Technology; International Fire & Security Product News.

National Fire & Rescue
A quarterly magazine including content for fire and emergency medical professionals

NFPA News
A newsletter providing detailed information on NFPA codes and standards activities.

Training Opportunities

Michigan Office of Fire Fighting Training
The Office of Fire Fighter Training (OFFT) serves the training and certification needs of the states 1,075 fire departments and 30,672 fire fighters and officers.

Michigan State Police Training / Emergency Management
The MI State Police Training website provides links to the Emergency Management & Homeland Security Training Center (EMHSTC) FY 2007 - 08 Training schedule.

Practice Firefighter Tests

LearnATest, a LCC Library Research Database.  It provides test preparation for the official firefighter exam.  Note:  When using this database you will have to give yourself a user name and password account.  This account provides access to only you to complete partially taken tests and see test scores.

Testing & Education Resource Center, a LCC Library Research Database.  Note: When at this database site, select Testing Preparation "Click Here" link.  It has the Arco Publishing electronic book, "Everything You Need To Know To Score High On The FireFighter Exam"

Educational Opportunities

Maryland Fire Rescue Institute
Educational and career opportunities in fire science.

Lake Superior State University
Select "Fire Science" in the listing of majors & degrees for more information about the program.

Oklahoma State University
Educational opportunities for fire science four year degrees from the School of Fire Protection & Safety Engineering Technology

Texas Engineering Extension Service
Informative fire service news and educational opportunities in the fire service.

University of Cincinnati
Educational majors for four year degree study in fire science.


Local Fire Departments & Job Opportunities

Charter Township of Delta Fire Department
Web page for Delta Township Fire Department.. Includes information about Fire Reports, Ambulance Services, Burning Regulations, Carbon Monoxide, Heat Awareness, Home Fire Checklist and more.

Delhi Charter Township Fire Department Web Page
Delhi Fire Department resources and information such as Functions of the Fire Dept., Fire Department Staff, School Partnership, Services/Equipment, Station Locations, Annual Report & Fire Safety.

East Lansing Fire Department
Main links on this website include Weekly Incident Reports, Services, Outdoor Fires, Frequently Asked Questions, ISO Rating, and Staff Directory.

Lansing Fire Department Web Page
Describes Lansing Fire Department and station locations.  Also provides information about Ambulance Service, Emergency Management, Employment, Fire Prevention, Department History, Training Division, Photo Gallery and more.

Meridian Township Fire Department
Provides the department overview and various fire safety information.

New York Fire Department Web Page

Information on World Trade Center Disasters and Career Opportunities.  Link highlights include Memorials to Firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty, Fire Safety, History of Manhattan Fire Companies, Division of Training - Fire Academy, & Fire Department Statistics. 

Fire Classes

FIRE 100

Building and Fire Research Laboratory (NIST)
It studies building materials; computer-integrated construction practices; fire science and fire safety engineering; and structural, mechanical, and environmental engineering.

Fire Research Information Services (FRIS)
A resource to both the Building and Fire Research Laboratory staff and to fire protection engineers, scientists, and fire service personnel around the world. The 55,000+ item document collection is accessible through FIREDOC;  an on-line  database accessible at no cost via  Web.

International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA)
Fire Service Training And Fire Protection Publication.
IFSTA manuals may be purchased thru this web site.

Learning Resource Center (US Fire Admin Library)
Identifies published resources on topics of professional interest to fire service and emergency management personnel.

FIRE 101      FIRE 102

Building and Fire Research Laboratory (NIST)
It studies building materials; computer-integrated construction practices; fire science and fire safety engineering; and structural, mechanical, and environmental engineering.

Envirofacts Data Warehouse (EPA)
A single point of access to select U.S. EPA environmental data. Provides access to several EPA databases to provide you with information about environmental activities that may affect air, water, and land anywhere in the United States.

Fire Research Information Services (FRIS)
A resource to both the Building and Fire Research Laboratory staff and to fire protection engineers, scientists, and fire service personnel around the world. The 55,000+ item document collection is accessible through FIREDOC;  an on-line  database accessible at no cost via  Web.

International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA)
Fire Service Training And Fire Protection Publication.
IFSTA manuals may be purchased thru this web site.

Learning Resource Center (US Fire Admin Library)
Identifies published resources on topics of professional interest to fire service and emergency management personnel.

FIRE 104

Fire Research Information Services (FRIS)
A resource to both the Building and Fire Research Laboratory staff and to fire protection engineers, scientists, and fire service personnel around the world. The 55,000+ item document collection is accessible through FIREDOC;  an on-line  database accessible at no cost via  Web.

FIRE 105

Hydraulic Calculations
Provides numerous hydraulic calculations for Fire Hydraulic Program.

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology
Educational and career opportunities in fire protection.

FIRE 110      FIRE 112

Building Codes & Standards
LCC Library subscribes to a research database titled MADCAD which has online access to building codes and standards, including the International Fire Codes.LCC subscription allows 5 concurrent users.

National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA)
NFPA homepage.

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology
Educational and career opportunities in fire protection.

NFPA Directory (PDF)
Provides general information about NFPA, its codes and standards making process, regulations and procedures, and its Technical Committees.

FIRE 115

Building and Fire Research Laboratory (NIST)
It studies building materials; computer-integrated construction practices; fire science and fire safety engineering; and structural, mechanical, and environmental engineering.

Fire Research Information Services (FRIS)
A resource to both the Building and Fire Research Laboratory staff and to fire protection engineers, scientists, and fire service personnel around the world. The 55,000+ item document collection is accessible through FIREDOC;  an on-line  database accessible at no cost via  Web.

FIRE 122      FIRE 220

Envirofacts Data Warehouse (EPA)
A single point of access to select U.S. EPA environmental data. Provides access to several EPA databases to provide you with information about environmental activities that may affect air, water, and land anywhere in the United States.

National Agriculture Safety Database (NASD)
NASD is a national central repository of agricultural health, safety, and injury prevention materials for the agricultural community and especially for agricultural safety specialists.

NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (NPG)
NPG is intended as a source of general industrial hygiene information on several hundred chemicals/classes for workers, employers, and occupational health professionals.

FIRE 125

Building and Fire Research Laboratory (NIST)
It studies building materials; computer-integrated construction practices; fire science and fire safety engineering; and structural, mechanical, and environmental engineering.

Fire Research Information Services (FRIS)
A resource to both the Building and Fire Research Laboratory staff and to fire protection engineers, scientists, and fire service personnel around the world. The 55,000+ item document collection is accessible through FIREDOC;  an on-line  database accessible at no cost via  Web.

Hydraulic Calculations
Provides numerous hydraulic calculations for Fire Hydraulic Program.

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology
Educational and career opportunities in fire protection.

FIRE 210      FIRE 215

Building and Fire Research Laboratory (NIST)
It studies building materials; computer-integrated construction practices; fire science and fire safety engineering; and structural, mechanical, and environmental engineering.

Fire Research Information Services (FRIS)
A resource to both the Building and Fire Research Laboratory staff and to fire protection engineers, scientists, and fire service personnel around the world. The 55,000+ item document collection is accessible through FIREDOC;  an on-line  database accessible at no cost via  Web.

FIRE 245      FIRE 250       FIRE 255

International Association of Fire Chiefs
Current international fire service issues and career opportunities.



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