The Boone Fire Department serves the Town of Boone and a Rural Fire District that surrounds town from three stations. They serve to minimize the risk of fire and other hazards to the life and property of Boone residents through fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue, and more. Boone Fire has worked with us, and continues to work with us, on several research projects that aim to improve the long term health and safety of firefighters. 

Jimmy Isaacs serves as the Fire Chief of the Boone Fire Department and has held the position since 1988. 

The Fire Industry Education and Research Organization (F.I.E.R.O.) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving firefighter health and safety through education and research. F.I.E.R.O. has supported the dissemination of our firefighter dermal absorption work. 

Robert Tutterow is the President of F.I.E.R.O. and has over 40 years of experience in the fire service. 

The Fire FIghter Cancer Foundation (FFCF) is a nonprofit organization that was founded to provide international outreach, support, and resource assistance programs to firefighters and family members that are diagnosed with cancer. They also create programs for cancer education, awareness, research, and prevention in an effort to improve the quality of life of firefighters worldwide.

Cindy Ell is the founder and president of the FFCF. She had over 12 years of experience in the fire service before founding the FFCF in 2004.