http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/rss/usfa.xml USFA Press Releases Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:55:00 EDT en-us Fire departments can benefit from learning not only how to be ready in case of natural or man-made disasters, but also how to assist their community residents and businesses in preparing for the unexpected. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2008releases/091008.shtm Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:55:00 EDT http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2008releases/091008.shtm USFA's National Fire Academy announces a new college internship program for men and women interested in a career in the fire and emergency services. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/nfa-082708.shtm Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:30:00 EDT http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/ This new report examines the impact of extreme weather and natural disasters on the fire service and the types of service calls most likely to arise as a result of these emergencies and disasters. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2008releases/082008.shtm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:04:00 EDT http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2008releases/082008.shtm This report on the 2006 Mizpah Hotel arson fire in Reno, NV that killed 12 residents and required the fire department to rescue 70 people, provides numerous lessons learned for firefighters. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2008releases/081908.shtm Wed, 19 Aug 2008 13:05:00 EDT http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2008releases/081908.shtm Four new Incident Command System Simulation Series courses are now available through NFA Online: Ranch House, Town House, Mansion, and Nursing Home. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2008releases/081308.shtm Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:14:00 EDT http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2008releases/081308.shtm