GBW Associates is a privately owned training, consulting, and design firm located in Westminster, Maryland. Its specialty is water supply for public and private fire protection. GBW Associates, LLC is known for its training programs, consulting services, dry hydrants, and testing services.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is an agency of the Maryland Department of State Police. They are responsible for statewide fire, arson, and explosive investigations, enforcement of the State Fire Prevention Code, coordination of fire prevention efforts, and the collection of fire incident data.