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USFA Releases International Fire Death Rate Trends Topical Report

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) United States Fire Administration (USFA) announces the release of a special report examining the nature of the United States fire death problem and compares… Continue reading

USFA Releases Two Topical Reports on Residential Building Fires Involving Individuals with Disabilities

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) United States Fire  Administration (USFA) announces the release of two special reports highlighting  the characteristics of residential building fires involving individuals with  mental and… Continue reading

Chief’s Corner – Firefighter Safety in Extreme Heat

With this summer’s extreme heat in most of the country, and many areas experiencing triple digit temperatures, it is essential that you – and all of the fire service working… Continue reading

Residential Fire Sprinklers Save Lives

Focus on Fire Safety In 2009, only 20% of reported fires occurred in one- and two-family homes but these fires caused 70% (2,107) of all civilian fire deaths. Homes also… Continue reading

New Online Vision 20/20 Fire Prevention Advocacy Toolkit Helps Fire Service Demonstrate the Value of Fire Prevention

The Institution of Fire Engineers USA Branch (IFE-USA) is launching a new web-based Vision 20/20 Fire Prevention Advocacy Toolkit that gives local fire departments the tools they need to prove… Continue reading

USFA Releases One and Two-Family and Multifamily Residential Building Fires Topical Reports

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) United States Fire Administration (USFA) announces the release of two special reports focusing on the causes and characteristics of fires in one- and two-family… Continue reading