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Stay firesafe when you’re away from home!
Learn about fire safety when staying at a hotel, short-term or vacation rental.
There are an estimated 3,900 hotel and motel fires each year, resulting in 15 deaths, 100 injuries and $100 million in property losses.
When staying in hotels or motels, always:
- Choose accommodations equipped with hard-wired smoke alarms and automatic fire sprinkler systems in each guest room.
- Locate the 2 nearest exits from your room.
- Count the number of doors between your room and the exits.
If you're in a short-term rental, always:
- Know the address of the rental property.
- Ensure there are working smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of the rental.
- Know 2 ways out of every room.
Community Risk Reduction
Keep your summer travel fun and fire-safe!
If your vacation, business travel or even short getaway includes an overnight stay in a hotel or motel, ensure that you are staying fire-safe by choosing a room that is protected by hard-wired smoke alarms and automatic sprinklers.
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
Invest in yourself
The National Fire Academy has the courses to help you meet your professional development goals and reduce all-hazards risks in your community. The courses you take through the NFA can be considered for college credit.
Apply between June 15 — July 15 for on-campus courses scheduled from October through May 2026.
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