The BCFD is a diverse and evolving extension of the community, committed to providing excellent service to all we serve, in a professional and humanitarian way. We pledge to protect lives, property and the environment through a safe, effective, and timely response.

Berwyn Heights (MD) Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. is a combination department, with both volunteer and career firefighter/EMTs working together. Station 14 currently operates three types of apparatus to handle the emergencies and incidents that occur in the area – a heavy rescue squad, a tractor-drawn aerial ladder truck, and a basic life support ambulance.

Branchville Vol. Fire Company is a thriving engine and ambulance company located in College Park, Maryland, USA. They provide fire fighting and medical emergency services for the citizens and visitors of The City of College Park and Prince George's County, Maryland, USA.

The Church Hill Volunteer Fire Company protects lives and property through the aggressive delivery of Safety Education, Fire Prevention, Disaster Management, Firefighting, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services by providing a highly trained and well-equipped team of Professional Volunteer Firefighters.

Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) advances fire safety knowledge to address the world’s unresolved fire safety risks and emerging dangers. Through advanced fire science, rigorous research, extensive outreach and education, in collaboration with their international network of partners, FSRI impart stakeholders with the information, tools and resources that enable them to make better, more fire-safe decisions that ultimately save lives.

Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA) is a not-for-profit trade association, drawing members domestically and internationally, and is comprised of a blend of designer/installers, manufacturers, consultants, academics, and suppliers working together to share ideas and strategies for the benefit of the fire suppression systems industry.

The Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services (DFRS) provides critical life safety services to the citizens and visitors of Frederick County. DFRS employs 450 uniformed personnel, 16 civilian personnel and partners with hundreds of volunteer responders to serve more than 240,000 citizens of Frederick County that reside in the 664 square miles of our jurisdiction.

The Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad is a volunteers rescue organization that provides "World Champion" EMS Care to the citizens of Prince George's County, Maryland.

Long Meadow (MD) Volunteer Fire Department, also known as Station 27, is a 501(c)4 non-profit organization that has been in operations since 1971, currently has 45 volunteer responders, 15 administrative members, and 8 part-time driver/firefighters. The department regularly schedules team-building exercises, drills, and training to keep their skills honed. Additionally, the firefighters join mutual aid training drills.

National Fire Incident Reporting System, part of the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), support and strengthen fire and emergency medical services (EMS) and stakeholders to prepare for, prevent, mitigate and respond to all hazards.

The NIH Fire Department provides fire, emergency medical, hazardous materials and specialized rescue services to the NIH. Many of the technological hazards at the NIH are unique and require specialized knowledge and originality in devising methods to prevent and mitigate the effects of the exigency.

The Prince George's County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association represents 38 volunteer fire and rescue corporations in Prince George's County, Maryland, staffing 46 stations providing dedicated and continuous fire, rescue and EMS service to more than 700,000 citizens bordering the nation's capitol.

The Riverdale Heights Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad consists of more than 60 dedicated members who serve Riverdale, Maryland. They provide consultancy services with regards to cooking fire safety, fire extinguisher safety, home fire escape planning, homefire sprinklers, smoke alarm safety and much more.

From a modest beginning of fifty-one men and one pumper, RVFD has grown to four stations, 240 members, and a frontline fleet of 5 Engines, 3 Ladder Trucks, 1 Heavy Rescue Squad, 3 ALS Medic Units, an ALS chase car, 4 BLS Ambulances, 2 Brush Trucks, 10 support vehicles, a mobile canteen, a breathing air support unit, a special unit, and much more.

As an entity of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency, the mission of the U.S. Fire Administration is to provide national leadership to foster a solid foundation for the fire and emergency services stakeholders in prevention, preparedness, and response.