Organizations

Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials - International (APCO) - APCO International is the world's oldest and largest not-for-profit professional organization dedicated to the enhancement of public safety communications.
www.apcointl.org/

Australasian Fire Authorities Council - Co-ordinates emergency services and land management in the region, and provides education and research for member groups. Includes events calendar and publications.
www.afac.com.au/

Disabled Public Service Employee's Association (DPSEA) - A group dedicated to the improvement in the quality of life and support of those high risk employee's that have become disabled in the line of duty. Specifically police, fire and EMS.
www.geocities.com/dpsea_prez/

E-Comm - Emergency Communications for Southwest British Columbia, providing effective communication tools to Southwest BC.
www.ecomm.bc.ca

Federal Emergency Management Agency -- FEMA - Disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, education, and references.
www.fema.gov/

Illinois Emergency Management Agency - State agency. Offers news, information and training resources, programs and services on emergency preparedness and response. Features a kid's page, links and contacts.
www.state.il.us/iema/

Illinois Emergency Services Management Association - Non-profit organization that assists state and local governments maintain effective services and programs. Information on resources, programs, history, membership levels, and newsletter.
www.iesma.org/

Indiana State Emergency Management Agency - News, public safety, newsletter, and links.
www.in.gov/dhs/index.html

International Association of Emergency Managers - Non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the goals of saving lives and protecting property during emergencies and disasters . Offers a range of information including news, scholarships, and membership.
www.iaem.com/

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation - ICISF - A non-profit, open membership foundation dedicated to the prevention and mitigation of disabling stress through the provision of: Education, training and support services for all Emergency Services professions.
www.icisf.org/

Morris County, New Jersey, Office of Emergency Management - Includes public resource links, coordinator home, and emergency advisories and alerts.
www.morrisoem.org

National Emergency Number Association - NENA's mission is to foster the technological advancement, availability, and implementation of a universal emergency telephone number system.
www.nena.org/

Trauma Intervention Programs Inc. - Team of volunteers who respond to emergency scenes to support survivors of tragic events such as sudden death.
www.tipnational.org

WA SES Volunteers Association - Supporting members of the State Emergency Service in Western Australia. Includes news, organizational details, and an explanation of the role of the volunteers in responding to emergencies of all types.
www.ses-wa.asn.au/