NSCC Library: Fire Protection and Safety Technology: Recommended Resources

State and Federal Resources: Fire Protection

Massachusetts Department of Fire Services
Information on Massachusetts firefighter training, public education, fire prevention, code enforcement, licensing, fire investigation, hazardous material response, and emergency response.
U.S. Fire Administration of FEMA
As an entity of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the mission of the U.S. Fire Administration is to support and strengthen fire and emergency medical services (EMS) and stakeholders.
National Training and Education Division
NTED provide first responders with high-quality training via Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Preparedness Directorate (NPD), and National Training and Education Division (NTED)
OSHA Fire Safety
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, United States Department of Labor reference materials for prevention of fire-related injuries in all workplaces.
NIST Fire Research Division
Multiple collections of further resources. National Institute of Standards and Technology is part of the US Department of Commerce.
Hazard Mapping System Fire and Smoke Product
NOAA Office of Satellite and Product Operations National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service.
USDA Forest Service Active Fire Mapping Program

USFA Emergency Medical Services
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) provides training, research and outreach to help keep emergency medical services (EMS) personnel and their patients safe and help prepare fire departments for special EMS operations.
Massachusetts Office of Emergency Services (OEMS)
Information for EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic certification, as well as state-wide EMS treatment protocols

National Fire Protection Association
Nonprofit that provides resources for codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy, and partnerships. News, blog, and NFPA journal. Located in Quincy, MA.

HELM Library Catalog This link opens in a new window
Includes Textbooks/Course Reserves which are now available online. The Library provides electronic access to many textbooks and required course materials. Search the NSCC Library and HELM Massachusetts college and university libraries for book and media sources.

Associates Programs Source This link opens in a new window
Covers associate program subjects such as computer & data processing, cosmetology, health information technology, criminal justice, paralegal studies, and more. Offers full-text journals and magazines.
BrowZine This link opens in a new window
Browsable format of full text scholarly journals available through the NSCC Library
New York Times This link opens in a new window
Access daily regional, national, and international news stories. Good resource for primary sources (1980-Present)
Boston Globe This link opens in a new window
Access daily local and national news stories. Good resource for primary sources (1980 - Present)