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Class 1 Standpipe System

Water-Based Fire Protection System Plan Review Pilot Course Scheduled at NFA

Oct 30: The National Fire Academy (NFA) is recruiting students and instructor candidates to attend an on-campus pilot class for this new six-day off-campus or State enfranchised course. More »

2009 Senior Executives in State and Local Government Fellowship Program

Oct 28: Application procedures have been announced for the 2009 Harvard program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government. This three-week program provides training that helps fire executives assess the tasks they face in managing today's results-driven government agencies. More »

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for On-Campus Courses

Oct 16: USFA announced today that the National Fire Academy will issue CEUs for students attending on-campus courses. More »

10/9/08
USFA and NIST Complete Study of Thermal Imaging Technology

10/9/08
New Topical Report: Highway Vehicle Fires

10/8/08
USFA Releases Residential Structure and Buildings Fires Report

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Holiday Fire Safety

In 2005, cooking fires were involved in roughly 1,300 reported home structure fires on Thanksgiving – almost three times the daily average.

With the onset of the holiday season, it is important to focus on fire safety and prevention. The celebration of the season brings with it increased usage of electric lights, decorations, candles, cooking equipment, and the ever popular Christmas tree, all of which can be potential fire hazards. By following general fire safety precautions, potential holiday fires, deaths, and injuries remain preventable. More »


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