Public Safety Program
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The Public Safety Program is based on one of ten sector groupings within the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA). It has five sub-sectors: fire service, law enforcement, corrections, emergency medical service, and wildland fire service.
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Public Safety Program Information
- Page last reviewed: January 3, 2017
- Page last updated: August 30, 2017
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Office of the Director