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Why should your community have a community wildfire protection plan?
Wildfires are a growing problem nationwide, not just in the West. Eastern states like New York, New Jersey and South Carolina have had wildfires in the past year.
Now is the time to work with your community to assess wildfire risks and create an action plan. A community wildfire protection plan can help you strategically document local risk and develop an action plan that helps everyone understand how to make their home and community safer.
Community Risk Reduction
New wildfire resource for children
Talking with children about wildfires can be difficult and may bring up big feelings and questions. The U.S. Fire Administration’s new Sesame Street Wildfires: Color and Learn can help them understand what is happening and what to expect.
National Fire Data Center
Final Date for NFIRS: Jan. 31, 2026
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NFIRS will sunset in February 2026 and will no longer be available. Learn about key points and dates in the NFIRS sunset and transition to NERIS for fire-based, all-hazards incident reporting and analytics.
Research
Guide to funding alternatives
Updated November 2023
This comprehensive resource tackles the challenges faced by EMS agencies and fire departments, providing vital information on funding sources, grants and alternative revenue options.
Fire/EMS Training
Want to become a chief officer but not sure?
Develop the critical managerial, administrative and leadership skills necessary to become a first-time executive chief officer or chief officer.
Take the NFA 6-day New Executive Chief Officer(N/O/R0763) class!
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New content for fire and EMS
How deadfall from windstorms can affect wildfire behavior
Read the recommendations for emergency responders and land managers to prevent wildfires after windstorms.
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Phase 3 report on Lahaina fire released
Read the latest report that details priorities and recommendations that can begin to be implemented to prevent tragedies in the future.
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Rethinking emergency medical services staffing and delivery
Read the recommendations based on patient outcome data from peer-reviewed studies on the impact of response times and EMS staffing levels.
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Electric vehicle charging stations: Enhancing safety for responders and the public
Read about how DHS is helping change the code and increase safety for first responders.
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The Camino Incident
Learn about the challenges and considerations for fire departments responding to an incident at an energy storage facility.
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Drug Enforcement Administration Releases 2024 Edition of Drugs of Abuse
Read the most current information on the emerging trends of drug misuse and abuse.
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