Current Events and Issues
WUI fire evacuations: how national address point data helps
Learn how a national address point database can be of value to incident commanders and emergency managers during wildfire evacuations.
Current Events and Issues
Learn how a national address point database can be of value to incident commanders and emergency managers during wildfire evacuations.
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 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Follow these best practices recommended by national fire service organizations to stay safe while responding to, and operating at, roadway incidents.
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InfoGram
Exposure to wildfire smoke may cause more long-term health problems for wildland firefighters than originally thought.
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Results from a motor vehicle occupant safety survey about 911 and emergency medical services can be useful in educating the public and managing expectations.
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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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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 12% compared to fatalities reported from Jan. 1 – Feb. 22, 2019.
55 home fire fatalities were reported by the U.S. news media for Feb. 16-22.
Older adults (65 and over) represent 30% of all fatalities.
Alabama and New York lead 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.