99 First-Class Resources for Firefighters

We are proud to announce the Industrial Fire Prevention blog is featured on the list of 99 First-Rate Resources for Firefighters just published at OnlineFireScienceDegree.com!

99 First-Class Resources for Firefighters » Online Fire Science Degree

Firefighters need not only patience and courage, but the ability to think analytically and make quick decisions based on a multitude of factors in a rapidly escalating situation. Fire science is the attempt to understand and codify fires and fire prevention and suppression methods so that the damage to property and human life is minimized. Anyone considering becoming a firefighter or entering a fire-related career such as fire inspection should keep up with current knowledge and best practices in fire prevention and suppression.

General Firefighting Resources

These sites range from blogs of businesses who provide firefighting gear to sites with general fire safety tips and even photographers who specialize in fire photography.

1. IAFC Safety

   
   IAFC Safety is all about safety, health, and survival in fire situations. The site has news and stories about fire incidents as well as information about protection and safety.
   Hot Spot – Fire/EMS Safety, Health Survival Week
   

2. Fire Law

   
   Fire Law is a blog written by an expert in fire law. This blog is owned by a retired career firefighter who is now a practicing attorney and provides advice on fire-related laws.
   Hot Spot – The Forgotten Amendment
   

3. Blog Alpha Fire and Safety – Fire Protection

   
   Blog Alpha Fire and Safety – Fire Protection is a blog all about fire safety and fire protection. Site users will discover all the different ways to protect themselves and their property from fires and fire damage and the services offered by the company.
   Hot Spot – Alpha Fire and Safety
   

4. Fire Careers

   
   Fire Careers is a website about careers in fire service fields. Professionals looking for a career in these fields will find many resources for finding a job as well as thousands of job postings.
   Hot Spot – Sample Job Postings
   

5. Fire Soaps

   
   Fire Soaps is a provider of professional fire detergents. Users who visit this site can discover information about their products as well as fire safety and prevention tips.
   Hot Spot – Products
   

6. Fire Engineering Software

   
   Fire Engineering Software offers simplified software solutions for fire engineering design. On this site, users will learn about the software and company who makes it.
   Hot Spot – TTAM
   

7. Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System

   
   Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System is an organization that offers recognition to people who work in fire services. Visitors to this site will learn about the work of the group and how the system works.
   Hot Spot – History & Overview
   

8. CiNet Firefighter Training

   
   CiNet Firefighter Training is a site dedicated to improving the professional training of firefighters. Site users will learn how to improve training and find resources for training help.
   Hot Spot – Firefighter Basic Training
   

9. Firefighter Inspiration, Readiness & Education

   
   Firefighter Inspiration, Readiness & Education is a site which promotes leadership readiness and training for fire service professionals. Firefighters can learn about programs and training through this site and discover how to improve their professional skills.
   Hot Spot – Workshops
   

10. Industrial Fire Prevention

    
    Industrial Fire Prevention is a blog about preventing industrial explosions and fires from various industry-related causes. Site users will discover the cause of such fires and will learn about prevention and safety efforts.
    Hot Spot – 2011 Combustible Dust Related Incidents
    

11. F.E. Moran Fire Protection Blog

    
    F.E. Moran Fire Protection Blog is a blog written from the perspective of a professional fire protection and fire prevention company. Visitors to this site will learn about the company as well as find helpful fire safety tips.
    Hot Spot – Grilling Safety for the Big Game
    

12. Fireline Fire Protection Blog

    
    Fireline Fire Protection Blog is written by a company which provides fire protections services. This blog has information about their services as well as very helpful expert tips on fire safety and prevention.
    Hot Spot – Fire Protection
    

13. Dust Explosion Info

    
    Dust Explosion Info is a site all about industrial dust explosion and prevention. This site has potentially lifesaving information about the causes of dust explosions, the implications, and how to prevent such events from happening.
    Hot Spot – The Basics
    

14. Fire Groundworks

    
    Fire Groundworks offers perspectives and helpful expert information about making better decisions in fire situations. This blog is meant to help firefighters and people who work in fire services.
    Hot Spot – Adaptable Lincoln
    

15. Firemart Fire Safety Blog

    
    Firemart Fire Safety Blog is a site which is strictly dedicated to improving fire safety. This blog explains important safety equipment and techniques in order to improve safety and safety knowledge.
    Hot Spot – Fire Safety Guides
    

16. Smokey the Bear

    
    Smokey the Bear is the site for the iconic bear set out to prevent wildfires by instilling the sense of fire responsibility in the individual. This site has data about preventing wildfires and information about the campaign.
    Hot Spot – Smokey Kids
    

17. Fire Research and Management Exchange System

    
    FRAMES is a fire research and management exchange system webpage. This site offers experts and researchers a way to browse through information about wildfires in order to learn from past incidents.
    Hot Spot – Resource Cataloging System
    

18. Retained Firefighter

    
    Retained Firefighter is an online forum for all things related to firefighting. This site features different sections, broken down by topics, for firefighters to post and read about.
    Hot Spot – Introductions
    

19. Fire Smoke Coalition

    
    Fire Smoke Coalition is a movement dedicated to protecting firefighters from dangerous smoke inhalation and injury. This site has information about smoke inhalation prevention and safety.
    Hot Spot – Smoke Prevention
    

20. Traditions Training Blog

    
    Traditions Training Blog offers experienced based fire training. Site users will discover valuable information about training and resources for improving safety and fire service skills.
    Hot Spot – Learning Moments and a Forcible Entry Challenge
    

21. Fire Tactics

    
    Fire Tactics is dedicated to fire service training and information. Content covers all types of training and provides users with tools to become a better firefighter.
    Hot Spot – Technical Library
    

22. Responder Safety

    
    Responder Safety is a group which is dedicated to protecting emergency responders at roadway incidents. Content is meant to facilitate collaboration, advocacy, networking and training.
    Hot Spot – Gallery
    

23. Fire Department Training Network

    
    Fire Department Training Network is involved in supporting training for firefighters in order to prevent injuries and accidents. Content provides helpful information about courses and resources for training.
    Hot Spot – Courses
    

24. Fire Training Toolbox

    
    Fire Training Toolbox is meant to provide resources and tools for firefighters to help them become better prepared for the challenges of fighting fires. Site content offers expert insight on training, safety, and overall skill improvement for firefighters.
    Hot Spot – Training Articles
    

25. Target Solutions Fire Blog

    
    Target Solutions Fire Blog is a site dedicated to solutions for fire safety and training. Content offers advice and tips on fire safety and various techniques used in fire prevention.
    Hot Spot – Extraction” Back to the Basics
    

26. National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors

    
    National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors is a site hosted by an association which provides fire equipment and training to fire departments. Content offers training resources and information about proper fire safety.
    Hot Spot – Training
    

27. Industrial Fire World

    
    Industrial Fire World is a site which chronicles industrial-related fires and offers helpful insight into these incidents. Site content mainly consists of news about recent happenings and accidents which involve industrial fires.
    Hot Spot – Incident Logs
    

28. Firewise Communities

    
    Firewise Communities is a site that offers information and resources for protecting lives and property from fires. Site content is meant to educate and inform people about fire prevention and fire safety in their communities.
    Hot Spot – Courses and Training
    

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Firefighter Blog

These are the best blogs out there being written by, for, and about firefighters and the lifestyle that comes with this career.

1. Firefighter Blog

   
   Firefighter Blog offers firefighter news, news on wildfires, commentary and perspective on fire-related events. Content on this site is written from an expert perspective and is meant to be informative to the firefighters and the community.
   Hot Spot – Fireice
   

2. Jumping Fire

   
   This site is based on the author’s book which is a memoir on fighting wildfires. Site users can find information about the book, the author, and more.
   Hot Spot – About the Author
   

3. Journey to Firefighter

   
   This site offers an honest and educational insight of what’s involved in becoming a firefighter in California. Content helps visitors learn about the challenges, guides, resources, tips, and information.
   Hot Spot – How to Become a Firefighter
   

4. First on Scene Photos

   
   First on Scene Photos is a collection of first hand photos taken on the scene of fire incidents. Visitors to this site can explore galleries and learn about fire scenes.
   Hot Spot – Photo of the Day
   

5. Iron Firemen

   
   Iron Firemen is a blog written by a firefighter who serves his community. Posts contain information about the personal side of being a firefighter.
   Hot Spot – Melt Down
   

6. Firehouse

   
   Firehouse is a site by rescue workers from all different specialties and regions. Topics on this site cover all things to do with fire and rescue.
   Hot Spot – When We Roll Up
   

7. Fire Fighting

   
   Fire Fighting is full of resources and tools meant to support firefighters. Site users will discover information about the career, current events, and community news.
   Hot Spot – Fire & EMS News
   

8. Average Jake Firefighter Blog

   
   Average Jake Firefighter Blog is written by a firefighter and is meant to be informative and insightful. Site users will discover insider and personal commentary and thoughts about matters which impact firefighters.
   Hot Spot – Interesting Video
   

9. Backstep Firefighter

   
   Backstep Firefighter is a site about the daily ongoings of the life of a firefighter. Posts offer both a professional and personal perspective on what firefighters face on a daily basis.
   Hot Spot – Kinks. Even a Buff Knows How to Chase Them
   

10. Fire Daily

    
    Fire Daily is a site written by firefighters for firefighters. Posts on this site range from lighthearted commentary to very serious matters that firefighters face on the job.
    Hot Spot – Worst Fireman Ever
    

11. Report on Conditions

    
    Report on Conditions is a site about the human side of working as a firefighter and life after. Posts follow the daily work duties of a firefighter as well as news about events and happenings in the field.
    Hot Spot – Precious Metal
    

12. Firehouse Zen

    
    Firehouse Zen is a collection of notes and observations about fire services issues. Posts on this blog offer an insider view of the life of a fire responder.
    Hot Spot – Loser
    

13. The Fire Critic

    
    The Fire Critic gives a very candid view of the life of firefighter. Posts on this site cover topics which a firefighter will face and offers a personal insight on these issues.
    Hot Spot – Helmet Camera
    

14. Firefighter Close Calls

    
    Firefighter Close Calls chronicles the close calls of firefighters on the job. This site is meant to support and inform fire service providers.
    Hot Spot – Fire Service Awards Considerations
    

15. Firefighter Nation

    
    Firefighter Nation is an online magazine which offers the latest news, analysis, information, and current event in firefighting. Posts provide coverage on all of the issues which impact firefighters from around the nation.
    Hot Spot – Today’s News
    

16. The Bravest Online

    
    The Bravest Online hosts fire services videos and discussions. This site features user initiated posts and the latest news about happenings in the world of fire services.
    Hot Spot – News
    

17. Tiger Schmittendorf

    
    Tiger Schmittendorf is a mutual aid marketing site for fire departments. Content on this site offers insights about marketing services for fire departments as well as posts on general fire service- related topics.
    Hot Spot – Mutual Aid
    

18. Fire EMS Blogs

    
    Fire EMS Blogs is an emergency and fire service blog network which addresses various issues in these fields. Content on all the blogs associated with this network covers hot topics, news, and commentary about the fire and EMS industries.
    Hot Spot – Today’s Hot Bloggers
    

19. Random Ramblings: Aerial Wildland Firefighting

    
    Random Ramblings: Aerial Wildland Firefighting is a blog dedicated to aerial wildland firefighting. Content teaches users what it takes to do jobs that are staffed by the best of the best.
    Hot Spot – Video of the Week
    

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Fire News

Many governmental and private agencies publish news about fires in their areas, especially major wildfires on public land and national parks that have the potential to affect thousands of residents nearby.

1. California Fire News

   
   California Fire News is dedicated to the firefighters, fire departments, and news about fires in the communities of California. Site users will find information about current happenings about fire and fire prevention in the state.
   Hot Spot – California News
   

2. Fire Engineering Magazine

   
   Fire Engineering Magazine is an online media source for firefighters and features information about the latest news and technology in the field. Site users will find information about fire-related incidents from around the country and resources for the firefighters.
   Hot Spot – Firefighter Health and Safety
   

3. Radioman 911

   
   Radioman 911 has various radio feeds from the departments in various areas. Users can listen to these feeds and learn about current happenings, watches, warnings, and advisories.
   Hot Spot – Weather
   

4. Hemmingfire

   
   Fire & Rescue/Industrial Fire Journal is all about fire and rescue. Posts cover all information about subtopics associated with fire and rescue from all over the globe.
   Hot Spot – People
   

5. Fire What?

   
   Fire What? is an emergency services website. Content on this site provides users will educational information and resources for enhancing emergency service skills.
   Hot Spot – Training and Education
   

6. Chicago Area Fire

   
   Chicago Area Fire is a site which keeps track of Chicago-area fire departments and fire services. Posts cover all the happenings of fire-related incidents in the community and news involving the area’s fire departments.
   Hot Spot – News Home
   

7. STATter 911

   
   STATter 911 has all of the latest news about emergency services and fire incidents. Posts on this site provide information about emergency incident happenings in the community.
   Hot Spot – Administration-Leadership
   

8. FireRescue1

   
   FireRescue1 is a site that tracks and reports on all of the latest and most important news in the fire services community. Posts on this site spotlight news stories which involve fire responders.
   Hot Spot – Fire News Main Page
   

9. Fire Chief

   
   Fire Chief is a site which offers information and news about fire chiefs and departments from all across the nation. Posts provide insight and tips on issues which a fire chief will face as well as commentary on current events.
   Hot Spot – Preparing Agencies for Mass-Shooting Response
   

10. 1st Responder Broadcast Network

    
    1st Responder Broadcast Network is a site with all of the latest news out of the first responder fields. Site posts are primarily news stories about emergency incidents from around the nation.
    Hot Spot – National News
    

11. Firefighting News

    
    Firefighting News is a national database of news stories about fire and emergency incidents. Site posts are dedicated to the coverage of emergency response to accidents and fires across the nation.
    Hot Spot – Fire Rescue News
    

12. Fire News

    
    Fire News offers coverage of happenings in EMS, rescue, and fire services. Content on this site covers news in the emergency services fields.
    Hot Spot – National News
    

13. Tools For Heroes

    
    Tools For Heroes is a site hosted by a company who provides all the latest and most essential tools to firefighters. This site offers information and news about the equipment used by fire service providers.
    Hot Spot – Bigger, Better, Safer
    

14. Legeros Fire Blog

    
    Legeros Fire Blog provides information and insights about news and incidents in the fire services community of North Carolina. Site posts come from the perspective of an author, historian, and history buff that lives in Raleigh, NC.
    Hot Spot – Blog Feed
    

15. Wildfire Today

    
    Wildfire Today provides coverage and news reports about wildfires in the nation. Posts cover current events and happenings in the wildfire prevention community as well as coverage of wildfires themselves.
    Hot Spot – Another Use For a Fire Engine in Spain
    

16. Fire Direct

    
    Fire Direct is the global voice for high-risk fire and safety specialists. Content has coverage of events and news which impact safety and fire workers.
    Hot Spot – World News
    

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Fire Science

These sites get more technical with their content, describing fire codes, current fire research, and the growing body of knowledge surrounding fire prevention, fire suppression, and the effects of climate change, land usage, and other circumstances on increasing acreages of wildfire damage each year.

1. NOAA Fire History Data

   
   NOAA Fire History Data is a database with massive amounts of information on fires and various incidents. The site is meant to be a learning and study resource for improving the field of fire prevention and safety.
   Hot Spot – Fire History Search
   

2. Lake States Fire Science Consortium

   
   Lake States Fire Science Consortium is a site dedicated to knowledge exchange amongst fire science experts. Site users can learn from this community of peers and find educational resources.
   Hot Spot – Research
   

3. Southern Fire Exchange

   
   Southern Fire Exchange is a community which allows experts and peers in the fire industry to exchange information about fires. The site users will find helpful and informative information from like-minded professionals in related fields.
   Hot Spot – About SFE
   

4. Great Plains Fire Science Blog

   
   Great Plains Fire Science Blog is a network of people in the Great Plains community who exchange information about fire science. Site users are landowners, managers, practitioners, and scientists interested in the fire-dependent grassland ecosystems.
   Hot Spot – Ask an Expert
   

5. California Fire Science Consortium Blog

   
   California Fire Science Consortium Blog has information about fire and fire safety in California. People on this site are community members who range from experts to landowners.
   Hot Spot – Science Map
   

6. Harrington Group Fire Engineer Blog

   
   Harrington Group Fire Engineer Blog provides information for and about fire safety and firefighters. Visitors to the site will discover lifesaving information as well as resources for a firefighting career.
   Hot Spot – Undermining Your Expertise
   

7. Society of Fire Protection Engineers Blog

   
   Society of Fire Protection Engineers Blog is dedicated to fire protection engineers and the efforts of the society. Posts on this site cover the latest news in the fire protection engineer field and news about the group itself.
   Hot Spot – Blog Feed
   

8. Edinburgh Fire Research Blog

   
   Edinburgh Fire Research Blog features news, articles and comment from the BRE Centre for Fire Safety Engineering, University of Edinburgh. Posts on this site are meant to be resourceful and insightful for readers and professionals.
   Hot Spot – Regulation as Inspiration?
   

9. VentEnterSearch

   
   VentEnterSearch is a site with mounds of information about fire services and fire science. Posts feature information about techniques and tools used in the fire response and safety fields.
   Hot Spot – Transform Your Plan
   

10. Fire Risk Management Journal

    
    Fire Risk Management Journal offers fire news, informative articles, and job postings in the fire risk management fields. Site content is meant to be helpful to professionals in related fields.
    Hot Spot – News
    

11. Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization

    
    Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization is a knowledge exchange site for wildfire management teams in Hawaii. Content offers insights into the wildfire management field and current projects in the organization.
    Hot Spot – Projects
    

12. Great Basin Fire Science Delivery

    
    Great Basin Fire Science Delivery facilitates information exchange and discussions about the land of the Great Basin and fire conditions. Content includes resources about the conditions of the area.
    Hot Spot – About
    

13. Fire Research and Management Exchange System

    
    Fire Research and Management Exchange System is a source to connect professionals with peers and important information. Site content offers tools and facilitates discussions about fire research and management.
    Hot Spot – Explore By Topics
    

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Fire Departments & Organizations

From nationwide organizations to small local fire departments, firefighters are out in force online, blogging, sharing organizational news, and generally participating in both their local communities and the broader firefighting community.

1. Tacoma Fire Department Blog

   
   The Tacoma Fire Department Blog is hosted by the Tacoma Fire Department and offers details and information about the unit. This site features news as well as information about incidents in the community and current events.
   Hot Spot – National Burn Awareness Week
   

2. Laguna Interagency Hotshot Crew

   
   Hotshots are the Navy Seals of firefighting. This small, elite squad of wildland firefighters shares stories of firefighting under extreme pressure, but they keep it amazingly lighthearted. This blog is an uplifting read for anyone in the fire business.
   Hot Spot – Honorary Hotshot
   

3. National Fire Protection Association Blog

   
   National Fire Prevention Association Blog is an online community for the NFPA organization. Site users will learn about fire safety and prevention as well as find out information about the efforts of the NFPA.
   Hot Spot – My Landlord, The Fire Safety Hero
   

4. Long Beach Fire Department Blog

   
   Long Beach Fire Department Blog has the latest news about the LBFD. On this site, visitors can find information about the current events in the department as well as information about fire incidents in the community.
   Hot Spot – LBFD Badge Ceremony
   

5. Lakeside Fire District Blog

   
   Lakeside Fire District Blog is the blog of the Lakeside, California fire protection district. Browsers of this site will learn about the work of the district as well as discover information about fire and incidents in the community.
   Hot Spot – Lakeside Fire Welcomes New Employees
   

6. Portland Fire Blog

   
   Portland Fire Blog covers the latest news and information about the fire and rescue departments of the city of Portland, Oregon. Site users will find out about the work of the departments and happening in the community.
   Hot Spot – Fire Safety for Bars and Nightclubs
   

7. Fire 9 Prevention

   
   Fire 9 Prevention is a blog all about fire safety and prevention. Posts on this site are meant to help homeowners and business owners keep their property and lives safe from deadly fires.
   Hot Spot – Shop Woodstove Safety
   

8. North Cascades Smokejumper Base

   
   North Cascades Smokejumper Base is a blog by the group of smokejumpers in the North Cascades. Site users will discover information about this technique for fighting fires and information about the department.
   Hot Spot – The Firecall
   

9. Wildland Fire Leadership

   
   Wildland Fire Leadership is a group which promotes the cultural development in the workforce for fire department leaders. Posts on this site are meant to informative and educational about the mission and the work of the group.
   Hot Spot – Innovation in the Rainforest
   

10. National Smokejumper Association

    
    National Smokejumper Association is a group dedicated to the people who use the smoke jumping method to contain fires. The site has information about the technique and its members.
    Hot Spot – Injured Jumper Needs Your Help
    

11. North American Fire Fighter Veteran Network

    
    North American Fire Fighter Veteran Network is dedicated to those who have served as a firefighter in this country. This site offers recognition, remembrance, and resources for retired firefighters.
    Hot Spot – 911 Remembered
    

12. The National Association of State Fire Marshals

    
    The National Association of State Fire Marshals is a site dedicated to State Fire Marshals. Site users can find information about fire safety, fire marshals, and the association itself.
    Hot Spot – Safe Energy
    

13. International Association of Fire Chiefs

    
    International Association of Fire Chiefs is an association of America’s fire chiefs. Site content is meant to offer resources and education to and about fire chiefs in this nation.
    Hot Spot – Headlines
    

14. Wildland Firefighter Foundation

    
    Wildland Firefighter Foundation offers resources and assistance to firefighters. On this site, users will find information about the efforts of the foundation and can discover how to help.
    Hot Spot – Special Events
    

15. International Association of Firefighters

    
    International Association of Firefighters is a site hosted by the associated which is dedicated to helping firefighters worldwide. The site provides information about the group and its efforts.
    Hot Spot – Education and Training
    

16. Cedar City Interagency Hotshot Crew

    
    Cedar City Interagency Hotshot Crew is a site about the specialty trained firefighters of Cedar City who tackle wildfires. This site has information about the crew as well as news about the community.
    Hot Spot – Physical Training
    

17. Inbound, LLC

    
    Inbound, LLC is a site about the organization ran by disabled veterans. Site users will learn about the organization and find resources through the site for help and assistance as a disabled vet.
    Hot Spot – Inbound Employment
    

18. Los Angeles Fire Department News & Information

    
    Los Angeles Fire Department News & Information is a site with all of the latest news and happenings in the LAFD and in the community. Visitors to this site will find stories about fire-related incidents and the department itself.
    Hot Spot – The Busiest Fire Stations in Los Angeles
    

19. The International Association for Fire Safety Science

    
    The International Association for Fire Safety Science is dedicated to fire safety for both civilians and fire service professionals. This site offers helpful information about the efforts of the association.
    Hot Spot – Membership
    

20. U.S. Forest Service Fire & Aviation Management

    
    U.S. Forest Service Fire & Aviation Management is dedicated to caring for the land, animals, and people. On this site, users will find out about the group and how to help in their efforts to prevent forest fires.
    Hot Spot – Spreading the News About Wildland Fire
    

21. Fire Science Blog

    
    Fire Science Blog is all about wildland fire science news and information. Posts on this blog cover fire science topics and information about current happenings in the field of fire science.
    Hot Spot – Landfire: Is It For Me?
    

22. BLM-National Interagency Fire Center

    
    BLM-National Interagency Fire Center is a site by the national support center for wildland firefighting. Posts on this site explain the work of the center and offer information about wildland firefighting services.
    Hot Spot – Fire Information
    

23. National Wildfire Suppression Association Blog

    
    The National Wildfire Suppression Association Blog is a site about controlling and preventing wildfires. Site posts offer insight on wildfire prevention and provide information about current news and events.
    Hot Spot – About NWSA
    

24. International Association of Wildland Fire

    
    International Association of Wildland Fire provides communication resources and leadership in the wildland fire field. Content on this site has information about the association and their efforts as well as helpful information about becoming a member.
    Hot Spot – Membership Benefits
    

25. Florida Wildland Fire Training

    
    Florida Wildland Fire Training offers course and training information for the wildland fire services communities in Florida. Posts on this site provide information about courses and resources for training.
    Hot Spot – Free Training: Electrical Safety for Wildland Firefighters