Douglas J. Carpenter

Provides applications of combustion and fire science

The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing fire protection and fire safety engineering. The non-profit company is based in Bethesda, MD. SFPE serves professionals, students, and stakeholders through resources such as publications, engineering standards, guides, journals, educational offerings, and professional development opportunities including conferences and networking. The organization supports professional licensure in fire protection engineering and collaborates with industry bodies to promote high ethical standards, career advancement, and advocacy. Members have access to discounts on publications, events, educational programs, and career resources. SFPE is governed by a board of directors and supported by committees and special interest groups, focusing on knowledge sharing, research, and the advancement of fire protection engineering practices.

The National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing fire and explosion investigation education, training, and certification worldwide. The private company is located in the US. NAFI develops and promotes NFPA 921-based standards and offers certification programs such as Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI), Certified Fire Investigation Instructor (CFII), and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI), which require passing exams and ongoing recertification. The organization serves professionals involved in fire investigation, prevention, litigation, and research, providing access to certification programs, training discounts, a digital newsletter, members-only content, and specialized insurance. NAFI sponsors scientific research, scholarships, and hosts international symposia on fire investigation science and technology, as well as regular training events.

The International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc. is a professional organization focused on fire, arson, and explosion investigation. The non-profit company is based in Crofton, MD. It provides education, training, certification, research, and professional networking for its members. The association offers credentials such as certified fire investigator, fire investigation technician, evidence collection technician, and specialized endorsements in motor vehicle and marine fire investigation. Training is available through in-person classes, international conferences, online modules, virtual live events, and self-study lesson plans, covering topics like fire dynamics, evidence collection, forensic photography, electrical fundamentals, asbestos awareness, and expert witness testimony. The organization maintains an approved course list, offers substitute training applications, and supports members with resources including job aids, health and safety best practices, mental health information, and specialized toolkits. It publishes a journal and produces podcasts to share knowledge within the fire investigation community. The association upholds ethical standards and provides grievance procedures. Membership benefits include networking, access to job postings, an accidental death fund, committee involvement, and governance participation.

Operates non-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development for engineering community

Operates as a nonprofit organization in which producers, users, consumers and representatives of government and academia develops voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems and services

Provides architectural services

Supports fundamental science and engineering researches