U.S. Fire Administration

All firefighters need to be trained on multi-gas monitor use

Multi-gas monitors used by firefighters are commonly calibrated to detect oxygen, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide and various flammable gases.

Firefighter turnout gear associated with health risks

The International Association of Fire Fighters and the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association are warning firefighters about cancer risk from wearing protective gear with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Fire departments should replace current gear with equivalent PFAS-free gear when it becomes available.

The USFA Podcast: The Executive Fire Officer Program

On this episode, we talk with National Fire Academy branch chief Christine Spangler about changes to the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program, remaining challenges and the program's exciting future.

The EFO Program is the pinnacle of the U.S. Fire Administration's commitment to support the needs of fire and emergency medical services agencies in preparing executive officers to meet the ever-changing demands of the dynamic communities in which they serve.

Wildfire social media cards for Spanish-speaking audiences

Use the Spanish versions of our wildfire social media cards to share important safety messages with your community before, during and after a wildfire.