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News and Features

August 27, 2008

A Message from the U.S. Fire Administrator about Home Smoke Alarms

July 30, 2008

Residential Sprinkler Impact Study: Christmas Tree Fires

June 5, 2008

Report: Impact of a Residential Sprinkler on the Heat Release Rate of a Christmas Tree Fire

Federal Fire News

• New Fire Protection Research Foundation Report Assesses Residential Fire Sprinkler Costs
• Fire Safety Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities: Automatic Sprinkler Systems
• New Approach to Ad Hoc Networks for First Responders

• Request for Comments: Technology Clearinghouse Program to Assist First Responders
• 2008 Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program Application Period Now Open

Research Projects

This page contains descriptions of USFA initiatives currently underway in the areas of fire detection, suppression and notification systems; first responder health and safety; home electrical wiring; and others.

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Related Publications (Download, Help)

• Historical Document - Report to Congress: Fire Research Agenda - March 2001 (PDF, 66 Kb)

Links of Interest

• DHS TechSolutions Program

Last Reviewed: August 28, 2008

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