Media Releases
July 23, 2024
USFA reauthorization further advances 50 years of fire service to nation
Discover how President Biden's bill reauthorizing the U.S. Fire Administration through 2028 strengthens America's fire safety efforts. For 50 years, USFA has led in preventing fires, training firefighters globally, and enhancing public awareness.
March 12, 2024
Six fire departments onboarded onto the new National Emergency Response Information System
USFA announces the launch of the prototype version of the new, interoperable fire information and analytics platform, known as the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) for the American fire and emergency services.
Jan. 20, 2024
Learn to be fire-safe and winter ready during the Fire Stop Tour 2024, Jan. 22-24 in Detroit, Chicago and Columbus, OH. Join Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, FEMA Region V Administrator, Tom Sivak and fire service leaders as they share how everyone can take steps to make themselves safe and savable if they have a home fire.
Oct. 5, 2023
The partnership will expand the timeline from 3 to 6 months and provide assistance for the student through research to their final paper.
May 9, 2023
USFA announces new fire information platform
USFA announces the launch of a modernization effort to develop a new, interoperable fire information and analytics platform known as National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS).
April 14, 2023
Fire Stop Tour West, April 18-20, 2023
Press event details for The Fire Stop Tour West, April 18-20, 2023 in Boise, Sacramento and Colorado Springs.
Jan. 6, 2023
Fire Stop Event, Jan. 10-12, 2023
Press event details for The Fire Stop Event, Jan. 10-12, 2023 in New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
Oct. 13, 2022
USFA to host summit on fire prevention and control
In partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, the U.S. Fire Administration will host the U.S. Fire Administrator's Summit on Fire Prevention and Control: State of Science on Oct. 11, 2022.