F.I.E.R.O. (Fire Industry Education Resource Organization) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the overall wellness of emergency responders. It is best know for its annual 3-day PPE symposium and annual 3-day fire station design symposium. In addition, F.I.E.R.O. conducts 1-day PPE Workshops. The organization is operated by a Board of Directors, all of whom have a fire service background. The F.I.E.R.O. educational events typically have topics not normally given at other conferences and all the speakers are vetted subject matter experts.