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Fire Department Preparedness for Extreme Weather, Natural Disasters

Aug 20: This new report examines the impact of extreme weather and natural disasters on the fire service and the types of service calls most likely to arise as a result of these emergencies and disasters. More »

Firefighter Fatality Report

Twelve Fatality Hotel Arson Fire Report Released

Aug 19: This report on the 2006 Mizpah Hotel arson fire in Reno, NV that killed 12 residents and required the fire department to rescue 70 people, provides numerous lessons learned for firefighters. More »

8/13/08
New Online Incident Command System Simulation Series Courses
8/11/08
USFA Releases Annual Firefighter Fatality Report
7/31/08
New Report: The After Action Critique - Training Through Lessons Learned
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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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