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The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA, established in 1896, is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. The world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety, NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks. NFPA membership totals more than 81,000 individuals around the world and more than 80 national trade and professional organizations. |
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The Chicago Fire Department (CFD) promotes fire safety, provides emergency care, and extinguishes fires. CFD is the largest fire department in the midwest, and one of the nation's largest departments throughout the United States. It's also one of the oldest major organized fire departments, established before 1833. For more information, visit http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/
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UL is the trusted resource across the globe for product safety certification and compliance solutions. Benefiting a range of customers - from manufacturers and consumers to regulatory bodies and code officials - we've tested products for public safety for more than a century. |
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The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates the nation’s second largest public transportation system. On an average weekday, 1.7 million rides are taken on CTA. The CTA is a regional transit system that serves 40 suburbs, in addition to the City of Chicago, and provides 81 percent of the public transit trips in the six-county Chicago metropolitan area. Chicago is one of the few cities in the world with rail service to two major airports, O’Hare International and Midway.
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The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is North America’s premier membership organization for the public transportation industry. APTA serves and leads its more than 1,500 member organizations through advocacy, education, information sharing, and networking. APTA is the leading force in advancing public transportation. Every three years, APTA hosts the world’s largest public transportation trade show (New Orleans, October 2011). For more information, visit www.atpa.com.
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ABA represents approximately 1,000 motorcoach and tour companies in the United States and Canada. Its members operate charter, tour, regular route, airport express, special operations and contract services (commuter, school, transit). Another 2,800 member organizations represent the travel and tourism industry and suppliers of bus products and services who work in partnership with the North American motorcoach industry. ABA is also home to ABA Foundation, a nonprofit organization with an emphasis on scholarships, research, and continuing education.
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The Society of Fire Protection Engineers was established in 1950 and incorporated as in independent organization in 1971. It is the professional society representing those practicing the field of fire protection engineering. The Society has approximately 4500 members in the United States and abroad, and 57 regional chapters. The purpose of the Society is to advance the science and practice of fire protection engineering and its allied fields, to maintain a high ethical standard among its members and to foster fire protection engineering education.
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The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) is a Pune, INDIA based research and testing institute engaged in sponsored R&D work, development testing, certification and homologation services for the automotive and auto-component industry. ARAI assists Government of India in formulation of automotive standards and acts as the secretariat for WP 29 activities. Also, ARAI works with the Indian Government for Indian automotive regulations road map, establishment of I&M regime, air quality management etc. In addition, ARAI plays a crucial role in dissemination of information and creation of a forum for knowledge sharing in association with industry / academia. ARAI, with its mission – “Progress through Research” is committed to provide expert assistance to Indian and overseas automotive companies. As part of its R&D services, ARAI offers comprehensive R&D services in the field of engine development, alternate fuels, NVH – Noise, Vibration & Harshness, CAE, structural dynamics, automotive electronics and materials. Further, as part of certification and homologation activity, it offers expert services in testing of complete vehicles, engines, systems and components.
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The men and women of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) are dedicated to the fire protection and stewardship of over 31 million acres of California's privately-owned wildlands. In addition, the Department provides varied emergency services in 36 of the State's 58 counties via contracts with local governments. CAL FIRE has nearly 5,000 permanent personnel who operate over 800 fire stations throughout the state. As part of the CAL FIRE team since 1995, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) supports the CAL FIRE mission to protect life and property through fire prevention engineering programs, law and code enforcement and education.
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The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is a worldwide federation of Motoring and Touring Clubs, bringing together some 220 member clubs in five continents. In the European Union, the FIA represents more than 35 million motoring consumers via its 71 member clubs. We are the true voice of the motorists. Much of the work of the FIA concentrates on defending and promoting the interests of our members and maximising the societal benefits of motoring for all. With these aims in mind our work focuses on Road Safety, Consumer Protection, Environmental Protection, and the promotion of Sustainable Motoring.
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Foothill Transit serves the San Gabriel and Pomona valleys in Los Angeles County. Its 260-bus fleet covers approximately 327 square miles carrying nearly 15 million passengers each year with 33 fixed-route bus lines. To receive a complete travel itinerary of starts, stops, and transfers to your destination, call 1-800-RIDE-INFO or visit one of Foothill Transit’s five Transit Stores located in West Covina, Claremont, Pomona, Puente Hills Mall, and El Monte Station. For the latest news, route maps, job openings, and past press releases, visit http://www.foothilltransit.org/
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The California Transit Association is dedicated to shaping California's critical investment in the future of transportation. Members include all of California's largest urban transit operators, as well as dozens of suburban and rural agencies. Also included are commuter rail agencies, transit support groups, national and international transit suppliers, and government agencies. With support and active engagement from member organizations, the Association is focused on implementing transit-friendly policy, a balanced transportation system, and increased transit funding.
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The members of the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) are the senior fire officials in the U.S. states and their chief deputies. NASFM’s mission is to protect human life, property and the environment from fire and related hazards. The NASFM Fire Research and Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, works with companies, government agencies, associations, academic institutions and others that strive to achieve higher levels of fire safety for consumers and for the emergency response community. The NASFM Foundation aims to further NASFM’s mission through science, innovation, research and education. NASFM’s long history of working on a broad range of fire protection issues, its connections within the public safety community, and its commitment to science- and fact-based outcomes makes the NASFM Foundation particularly suited to assisting organizations that seek to make the world a safer place from the devastations of fire.
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The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) provides bus and rail services directly or by contract with public or private operators. MTS services approximately 570 square miles of the urbanized areas of San Diego County as well as the rural parts of East County, 3,240 total square miles, providing service to approximately 3 million San Diego residents. For more information, visit www.sdmts.com.
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IAFSS was founded with the primary objective of encouraging research into the science of preventing and mitigating the adverse effects of fires and of providing a forum for presenting the results of such research. The International Association for Fire Safety Science perceives its role to lie in the scientific bases for achieving progress in unsolved fire problems. It will seek cooperation with other organizations, be they concerned with application or with the sciences that are fundamental to our interests in fire. It will seek to promote high standards, to encourage and stimulate scientists to address fire problems, to provide the necessary scientific foundations and means to facilitate applications aimed at reducing life and property loss.
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The work undertaken by SFPA The Swedish Fire Protection Associationcovers broad field of activities including a production of printed material and dissemination of information, the management and administration of training programmes, as well as all manner extensive experience and competence in these areas. Since its foundation in 1919, the association has played a vital role in on-going fire protection efforts. SFPA is co-operation very close with the 22 Regional Fire Protection Associations, and together we have the same trademark. SFPA has an important function as a pressure group to bring influence to bear on politicians, industry and commerce, public organisations and private individuals to actively prevent damage by fire. SFPA works closely with important groups in society. Among others the municipal safety services, representatives for commerce and industry, and public service.
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Swedtrain is the association for Rail Industry Companies in Sweden. The members are from the production side, but also maintenance, consultant and University organisations are members.
The members are located all over Sweden and supply everything from powertrains, couplers, freight wagons, signaling systems, IT solutions and maintenance services.
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Automotive Sweden is the organization that markets and circulates information about the automotive industry with the aim of maintaining West Sweden´s strong position as a competitive automotive region as well as stimulating growth in the industry. Automotive Sweden actively works to support the cluster in the region. Automotive sweden is a non-profit, governmental organization owned by regional authorities in Västra Götaland: Business Region Göteborg, the Västra Götaland Region and the Fyrbodal, Sjuhärad and Skaraborg Association of Local Authorities.
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Founded in 2002, EARPA is the association of automotive R&D organisations. It brings together the most prominent independent R&D providers in the automotive sector throughout Europe. Its membership counts at present 33 members ranging from large and small commercial organisations to national institutes and universities. EARPA, as the platform of automotive researchers, aims at actively contributing to the European Research Area and the future EU Framework Programmes. In this task, EARPA seeks a close cooperation with the automotive industry, the automotive suppliers, the oil industry as well as the European Institutions and the EU Member States. EARPA is independent from any external bodies or institutions and is only funded by its members’ fees and is governed by an Executive Board and a General Assembly.
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Homeland Security Research Corp. (HSRC) is a Washington, DC-based international market research and strategic consulting firm serving the homeland security community. HSRC provides premium market, technology and industry expertise that enables our global clients to gain critical insight into the business opportunities that exist within the Homeland Security & Homeland Defense market. Government clients include the US, UK, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Israel, Canada, Germany, Australia, Sweden, Finland, and Singapore. US Congress, DHS, US Army, US Navy, DOD, DOT, GAO, NATO, and the EU are among others. HSRC serves over 650 private sector clients, including all major defense contractors and many Fortune 500 companies.
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MechAero Foundation for Technical Research and Education Excellence(MAFTREE), Chennai, India was founded in 2009 with its key objective of strengthening the industry and academia partnerships in promoting the advancement of mechanical, aerospace and its branches of engineering. MAFTREE is a non-profit company and offer services to the industries and academic institutions for delivering high quality technical education and achieving progress through innovations. Current key initiatives include International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems, International Network for Vehicle Engineering Research and Training (INVERT), and MechAero Engineering Pathways Training. MAFTREE is actively engaged in research on composites, UAV, and technologies for ageing population.
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