Current events and issues
COVID-19 resources for fire and EMS
The latest information for fire and emergency medical services (EMS) on COVID-19 funding and cost recovery, infection control, planning and response, and behavioral health.
Current events and issues
The latest information for fire and emergency medical services (EMS) on COVID-19 funding and cost recovery, infection control, planning and response, and behavioral health.
Current Events and Issues
We're working with the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute on research to reduce home fire sprinkler retrofit complexities.
Coffee Break Bulletin
Learn how to recognize potential backdraft conditions at a fire scene.
The NFA application period is OPEN
NFA calendar
| June 30 | First semester application period closes |
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| Sept. 26-27 | National Training Weekend |
| April 15, 2021 | FY 2022 Managing Officer Program application period closes |
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InfoGram
A new report from the National Emergency Numbers Association (NENA) helps to inform public safety stakeholders, policymakers and the public about how COVID-19 is affecting 911 operations.
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Download the new communication card created by the state of West Virginia that assists people with disabilities during an emergency.
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Learn about simple and low-cost actions that homeowners can take to protect their homes from wildfire.
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Learn how to recognize potential flashover conditions at a fire scene.
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Statistics
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Up 4% compared to fatalities reported from Jan. 1 – May 30, 2019.
28 home fire fatalities were reported by the U.S. news media for May 24-30.
Older adults (65 and over) represent 28% of all fatalities.
Pennsylvania leads the nation in reported deaths with 67.
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.