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This snapshot explores the general characteristics of recreational vehicle (RV) fires, including time of alarm, day of week, month, fire cause and leading areas of origin.
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Learn about comprehensive resources that help first responders prepare for, recognize and respond to vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers comprehensive preparedness guides to help state, local, tribal and territorial agencies to create their emergency plans.
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Learn about tools the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association has to help fire departments detect wildfire and forecast smoke spread.
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Recommendations for emergency services organizations on creating effective disaster communications for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
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Learn how to increase psychological situational awareness for your own and your crew's well-being.
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently released a free fact sheet and poster that highlight tactics for fighting row house fires and areas for potential fire extension.
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There are dozens of ways you can use Fire Is Everyone’s Fight to help teach people in your city or town to be safe from fire. Join the fight for a few ideas to get you started.
Up 11% compared to deaths reported from Jan. 1-16, 2020.
69 home fire deaths were reported by the U.S. news media for Jan. 10-16.
Older adults (65 and over) represent 27% of all deaths.
Texas leads the nation in reported deaths with 16.
Share this video to learn how to prevent exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These substances are linked to cancer and may be present in firefighting foam.
COVID-19 resources for fire and EMS