U.S. Fire Administration

Learn how Austin FD is teaching the community about wildfire preparedness

Austin FD reminds residents they live in a fire-adapted ecosystem, so they must be prepared for wildfire.

In 2011, Texas had the worst wildfire season in Texas history; losing 2,000 homes in Bastrop, TX.

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Wildland fire lessons learned center launches enhanced website

Check out the new website from Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center that features in-the-field lessons drawn from successes, challenges, close calls and firefighter fatalities to increase safety.

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First responder guide for linking people to substance use services

During your day-to-day work, when you encounter people who use drugs such as alcohol, opioids and stimulants, this guide will help you connect them to substance use programs and resources they may need.

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New Emergency Medical Services HeatTracker helps understand and reduce health risks

A data dashboard has been launched to map EMS responses to heat-related illness across the country to help target resources and save lives.

New HeatTracker dashboard captures data from patient care records from approximately 95% of all EMS agencies in the U.S. states and territories.

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ATF investigation report on lessons learned from 2 line-of-duty deaths

The report and video include results of the investigation and how lightning-induced arc failure of corrugated stainless steel tubing contributed to the deaths.

This report also includes a side-by-side comparison of timelines for residential fires that led to line-of-duty deaths.

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New survey of emergency communications center personnel offers insight on the 911 profession

The 911 industry is comprised of a seasoned, overstressed workforce grappling with surging call volumes, complex compounded emergencies, outdated technologies and insufficient support.

82% of 911 centers reported being understaffed and struggling with hiring and retention.

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