U.S. Fire Administration

The chemistry of fires in the wildland urban interface

While conventional wildfires are fueled by burning of vegetation, fires in the wildland urban interface (WUI) are fueled by vegetation and fuels from the built environment, such as homes, cars and other human-made structures.

WUI fires fueled by the built environment lead to unique public health effects.

A look back at 2022 and priorities for 2023

On this episode, we recap 2022 accomplishments with Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell and discuss USFA priorities and initiatives for 2023.

Free training course on use of personal protective equipment for roadway incident response

Online safety training for first responders emphasizing the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at roadway incidents is now available.

Working at roadway incidents is hazardous, and PPE is a key factor in mitigating these risks.

Registration open for the Executive Fire Officer and Leadership Symposium

The symposium is an annual event for Executive Fire Officer Program graduates and students at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

This year's symposium is scheduled for April 14‑15.