Coffee Break Bulletin
The hidden dangers in firefighting foam
Learn how to protect yourself against exposure to dangerous chemical compounds found in firefighting aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) solutions.
Coffee Break Bulletin
Learn how to protect yourself against exposure to dangerous chemical compounds found in firefighting aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) solutions.
Current events and issues
The latest information and resources for fire and EMS on infection control practices that will protect you and help to stop the spread of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
Training
Applications for the new Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program are now being accepted through April 15.
Follow these best practices recommended by national fire service organizations to stay safe while responding to, and operating at, roadway incidents.
NFA calendar
| April 15 | First semester application period opens |
|---|---|
| April 15 | FY 2021 EFO Program application period closes APPLY |
| April 15 | FY 2021 Managing Officer Program application period closes APPLY |
| April 17-18 | EFO Program Symposium REGISTER |
| April 25-26 | National Training Weekend APPLY |
| June 15 | First semester application period closes |
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InfoGram
A set of one-page sheets on active shooter incidents between 2000-2018 shows a possible shift in shooter outcome.
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Learn how consistently asking those around us “How am I doing?” can open the door to professional growth.
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It's still the beginning of the year and not too late to start a New Year's resolution. While getting healthy and decluttering are worthy goals, why not tackle something most of us preach regularly but may not do ourselves: prepare yourself and your family for disasters and emergencies.
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The SAVER checklist helps fire departments assess and implement training, policies and practices to mitigate assaults on EMS responders.
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Statistics
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 10% compared to fatalities reported from Jan. 1 – Feb. 15, 2019.
60 home fire fatalities were reported by the U.S. news media for Feb. 9-15.
Older adults (65 and over) represent 29% of all fatalities.
Alabama leads the nation in reported fatalities with 23.
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.
