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New Report: The After Action Critique - Training Through Lessons Learned

July 31: This report is designed to assist fire service members in gathering critical preparedness, response, and recovery information from all emergencies; documenting the lessons learned; and assisting with the continuous evolution of firefighter training. More »

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Residential Sprinkler Impact Study: Christmas Tree Fires

July 30: USFA and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have completed a project demonstrating the value of residential sprinklers on the heat release rate of a dry Christmas tree fire. A report and videos of the project's experiments are now available. More »

7/1/08
USFA Seeks a Safer July 4th for All Residents
6/5/08
National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) Self-Study Now Available
5/21/08
USFA, Department of Transportation Complete Study of Traffic Incident Management Systems
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Campus Fire Safety

129 campus-related fire fatalities have occurred in the United States since 2000. 84% of these fatalities were in off-campus housing.

Each year college students experience hundreds of fire-related emergencies nationwide. Many campus-related fires result from a lack of knowledge about fire safety and prevention. For most students, the last fire safety training they received was in grade school. It is important that both off-campus and on-campus students understand fire risks and know the preventative measures that could save their lives. More »

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