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	ASCR International ASCR International is a professional association comprising more than 1,300 member organizations, representing over 20,000 cleaning and restoration professionals.
	Better Business Bureau The Better Business Bureau promotes and fosters the highest ethical relationship between businesses and the public through voluntary self-regulation, consumer and business education, and service excellence.
	IICRC The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is the foremost authority in certification and standard setting for the cleaning and restoration industry since 1972. With over 33,490 certified technicians and over 3,650 certified firms representing over thirty-three countries, the IICRC is the leading resource for trained floor covering inspectors, interior textile care and restoration professionals. Referrals are available through the IICRC Referral System at 800-835-4624 or at the IICRC web site at www.iicrc.org. The IICRC serves as an independent, non-profit certification body, to set and promote high standards and ethics; and to advance communication and technical proficiency within the inspection, cleaning and restoration service industry. Blaze staff possesses certifications in specific areas of restoration including: Applied Structural Drying - Applied Microbial Remediation - Carpet Cleaning including Commercial - Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning - Water Damage Restoration - Odor Control - F ire & Smoke Damage Restoration Certified individuals and companies are respected by their customers and industry peers. They receive training in the newest techniques and information on the latest products. Increased knowledge breeds confidence in themselves and their services, which translates into increased sales and processing efficiency. In addition, they can expect regular referrals from the IICRC and promotion of IICRC certification through the organization's Web site, referral line and other marketing efforts. The IICRC works hard to develop relationships between our registrants and different facets of the industry. They make direct contact with affiliated partners in carpet and upholstery manufacturing, and in the insurance industry. The IICRC expends considerable effort informing others of the benefits of using our registrants and firms. The IICRC maintains a Consumer Web Site (www.certifiedcleaners.org) <http://www.certifiedcleaners.org> and an IICRC newsletter is distributed on a quarterly basis to our registrants, which provides information on the organization as well as the industry. Our firm has met the requirements to be IICRC Certified. To do this we must, among other things: 1. Present accurate information to consumers and conduct business with honesty and integrity. 2. Have a technician on all jobs who has been formally trained and passed all required tests. 3. Have a continuing education program to keep our technicians up-to-date on the latest changes in the industry. 4. Maintain liability insurance to protect you in the event of an accident. 5. Maintain a written complaint policy and agree to Better Business Bureau or similar arbitration to resolve disputes, and accept the conclusions and recommendations of arbitration.
	IMACC - Independent Mitigation & Cleaning/Conservation Blaze was selected to join IMACC in August, 2004. Independent Mitigation and Cleaning/Conservation Network is dedicated to bringing the highest-quality mitigation and restorative services together with the finest, most customer service focused insurers in ways that promote efficiency, well-documented communication, and cost-effective claim resolutions. This organization is committed to the concept that every loss is special and unique because all of the people involved are special and unique. IMACC is determined to assemble, train, and present the best-of-the best services equipped with the tools and training necessary to effectively meet the needs of property owners and the great insurance companies who stand beside them at the time of loss. IMACC offers a host of Web-based tools and training that are freely accessible by all IMACC Network members and the insurers they serve. The adjusters and their managers can actively participate in the evaluation and establishment of the scope of loss and damage, to interact directly with property owners, and to resolve the issues that have long plagued past attempts to secure timely, accurate, well-documented, and cost-effective claims solutions.
	NIDR The NIDR is a division of ASCR International and is the world's foremost authority and resource on the restoration of residential and commercial property as the result of damage from fire, smoke and other disasters
	Quad City Chamber of Commerce The Quad City Chamber of Commerce is a preeminent organization providing leadership to shape the future of the Illinois Quad City Region consistent with the interests of the business community.
	Quad City Red Cross The Quad City Red Cross helps people avoid, prepare for and cope with emergencies by delivering services consistent with the charter of the American Red Cross.
	WLI - Water Loss Institute The WLI is a division of the ASCR International and is the world's foremost authority and resource on the restoration of residential and commercial property as a result of water and sewage damage.

	American Red Cross The Red Cross is committed to saving lives and easing suffering. This diverse organization serves humanity and helps you by providing relief to victims of disaster, both locally and globally. The Red Cross is responsible for half of the nation's blood supply and blood products.
	Fema FEMA is committed to reducing life and economic losses due to fire and related emergencies, through leadership, advocacy, coordination and support. They serve the Nation independently, in coordination with other Federal agencies, and in partnership with fire protection and emergency service communities.