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.

Fire-X provides Complete fire protection since 1987. Serving the commercial and industrial fire suppression needs of Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Washington D.C. and beyond. They provide installation, inspection and maintenance of emergency lighting and exit signs; all of which require a 90 minute test annually and a monthly 30 second functionality test.

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.

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.

Glen Echo Fire Department is a volunteer-owned and -operated fire station with joint staffing between volunteers and career FF/EMT's from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service. The station is home to four front line response units: an engine, an ambulance, a paramedic chase unit, and a UTV for off-road rescues. Volunteer and career FF/EMT's often staff units and train together.

Guardian Fire has over 30 years of experience providing complete fire protection services for businesses, organizations, government buildings, and restaurants in the Washington, DC area. They provide sprinkler systems, fire alarms, fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, emergency lights and much more.

Harris Fire has the experience to maintain Fire Protection Suppression System, Fire Alarm, Fire Extinguishers and Fire Sprinkler Systems. They also provide Fire extinguisher installation, repair, and recharge, Alarm installation and much more.

Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services is a combination system of nearly nine-hundred career and volunteer providers operating from thirteen stations across the County. They are responsible for the administration of the affairs for the county in fire suppression and prevention, fire training, arson investigation, rescue services and emergency medical services.

In Our Gear is a company based out of Maryland that is focused on providing tools and training for the first responder that will enhance both their safety and performance.

Established way back in In 1901, Jefferson Fire & Rescue Company as of 2006 runs six pieces of apparatus: Engine 201, Engine/Tanker 204, Squad 20, Brush 205, Ambulance 209, and Medic 20. There are approximately 160 members in the Jefferson Vol Fire Company including: 30 firefighters, two captains, two lieutenant, one deputy chief, one assistant chief, and one chief. The company serves the small but growing community of Jefferson.

Jensen Hughes is one of the largest fire protection and life safety engineering and consulting firms. They provide their clients with cost-effective, high quality services such as consulting, training, R&D and testing, designing fire protection solutions and softwares that are crucial to the protection of life, property, and the environment.

The Johns Hopkins University is a private research university. It aims to revolutionize higher education in the U.S. and continues to bring knowledge and discoveries to the world.

Judd Fire Protection is a full-service fire suppression company that designs, installs, services and inspects fire sprinklers with the highest commitment to customer safety and satisfaction.

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.

Livingston Fire Protection Inc. responds to the needs of customers on a 24-hour basis. Service vehicles are equipped to handle most emergency needs, are dispatched and are staffed with expertly trained personnel.

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.