Training
EFO Program application period is open
Applications for the new Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program are now being accepted through April 15.
Training
Applications for the new Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program are now being accepted through April 15.
Publication
Report findings from our latest edition of Fire in the United States (2008-2017) show a rise in the trend of overall fire deaths.
Outreach materials
Help increase awareness about heating and severe weather fires in your community with these social media messages and free materials.
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 |
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| April 15 | EFO 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
Interim guidance for healthcare professionals on infection prevention and control recommendations for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is now available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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USFA has joined eight other North American fire service organizations to increase roadway safety awareness following several struck-by incidents this month.
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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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Find out about resources that help first responders safely interact with those who have autism.
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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 24% compared to fatalities reported from Jan. 1-18, 2019.
63 home fire fatalities were reported by the U.S. news media for Jan. 12-18.
Older adults (65 and over) represent 23% of all fatalities.
Kentucky and Washington lead the nation in reported fatalities with 11.
Share this video with your community to show residents how to increase the chance of surviving a home fire by more than 82% and decreasing fire damage by up to 97%.
