FIRE AND EMS INFORMATION NETWORK The Fire and EMS Information Network is a free fire-related site on the Internet dedicated to the fire and EMS community. Viewership is currently more than 40,000 and increases approximately 10 percent per week; more than 40 countries have visited to date. The site recently has received national recognition for its content. The Network has several features. “Live Chat” allows firefighters from around the world to communicate with other firefighters in real time. Firefighters also can post messages to an electronic bulletin board, and any questions they post can be answered by fellow firefighters. Also featured on the site is the free home page that any fire department can receive. Other on-line resources offered include an on-line library, a comprehensive listing of every fire department that has a home page, products and services, government agencies, organizations, and schools and training. Freely accessible information is the…
