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The Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute is based at the University of Maryland, nationally recognized for advanced technology research, has formed the Center for Firefighter Safety Research and Development.
This Center is uniquely qualified to carry out the mission of improving firefighter safety through the research and development of improved communications systems, on-scene accountability, and firefighting equipment. There are extensive resources and expertise found within the Center for Firefighter Safety Research and Development. The close working relationships between key entities within the Center brings the potential for effective solutions in response to the need for vast improvement on this issue.