Resource Directory

Outside organizations and tools. Each row is an external source.

70 external sources

• External source · Military

  American Corporate Partners (ACP)

  A national nonprofit that pairs post-9/11 veterans with corporate mentors for free year-long career mentorship and professional development.

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• External source · EMS

  American Heart Association BLS/ACLS

  The gold standard provider for Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, and PALS certification courses for healthcare providers.

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• External source · Fire

  Blinn College Fire Academy (TEEX Hybrid)

  12 weeks online plus 4 weeks in person at the Brayton Fire Training Field.

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• External source · Cross-pathway

  Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Outlook Handbook

  Authoritative salary data, job growth projections, education requirements, and career information for hundreds of public safety and related occupations.

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• External source · EMS

  CAAHEP Accredited EMS Programs

  The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs lists accredited paramedic education programs nationwide.

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• External source · Law Enforcement

  CALEA - Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement

  An independent credentialing authority that establishes professional standards for law enforcement agencies seeking accreditation.

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• External source · EMS

  CAPCE (formerly CECBEMS)

  The Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education accredits EMS continuing-education providers and courses. It used to operate as CECBEMS.

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• External source · Cross-pathway

  Code Green Campaign

  A mental health advocacy organization dedicated to raising awareness about stress, PTSD, and suicide among first responders.

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• External source · Fire

  CPAT Prep Guide

  Official information and preparation resources for the Candidate Physical Ability Test, the standardized physical fitness test for firefighter applicants.

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• External source · EMS

  EMS1

  A digital resource for EMS professionals featuring news, training tips, product reviews, career advice, and a job board.

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• External source · Law Enforcement

  FBI Careers

  Official careers portal for the Federal Bureau of Investigation with information on special agent, analyst, and professional staff positions.

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• External source · Law Enforcement

  Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC)

  The primary training facility for federal law enforcement agencies, offering hundreds of programs for officers and agents across multiple campuses.

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• External source · Cross-pathway

  FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI)

  Offers free online and in-person courses in emergency management, incident command, and homeland security through the Independent Study Program.

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• External source · Fire

  Fire Engineering

  Technical and educational content for the fire service including training articles, FDIC conference information, and hands-on skill development.

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• External source · Fire

  Firefighter Scholarships & Grants

  A curated directory of scholarship opportunities specifically for aspiring and current firefighters seeking to advance their education.

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• External source · Fire

  Firehouse.com

  Industry news, training resources, and community forums for firefighters covering apparatus, operations, and career development.

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• External source · Fire

  FireRescue1

  A leading digital platform delivering fire and rescue news, product reviews, training articles, and career resources to fire service professionals.

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• External source · Cross-pathway

  First Responder Wellness - IAFF Recovery Center

  A clinically-driven addiction and behavioral health treatment center designed specifically for first responders in a supportive peer environment.

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• External source · Cross-pathway

  FirstNet - First Responder Network Authority

  The nationwide broadband communications platform built exclusively for America's first responders, ensuring reliable connectivity during emergencies.

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• External source · EMS

  Fisdap

  A suite of testing and assessment tools used by EMS education programs to track student clinical and field experience and prepare for certification exams.

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• External source · Law Enforcement

  Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)

  The largest law enforcement labor organization in the United States, advocating for officers' rights, benefits, and working conditions.

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• External source · Military

  Hire Heroes USA

  A nonprofit providing free job search assistance to transitioning military members, veterans, and military spouses through personalized career coaching.

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• External source · Fire

  IAFF CPAT Official Preparation Guide

  The eight CPAT events, the 10:20 time limit, and the official IAFF/IAFC program manual.

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• External source · Cross-pathway

  IAFF/IAFC CPAT candidate fitness program

  Official IAFF/IAFC candidate orientation, timed practice runs, and fitness guidance that licensed CPAT sites must offer before the test.

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