USFA Latest News
USFA Announces Board of Visitor Appointments
Jan 22: USFA announces today the appointment of two new members to serve on the Board of Visitors (BOV) for the National Fire Academy. Randy Novak and Adam Thiel have joined the current BOV members: Ms. Helen Johnson, Dr. Sandy Bogucki,Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran, Mr. Robert Cumberland, Mr. Chris Neal and Columbus Fire Captain Jack Reall. More »
Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Conference
Jan 16: USFA is pleased to announce that the 11th annual Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Conference will be held May 30 – June 1, 2009 at the National Fire Academy campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland. More »
Focus on Fire Safety: Smoke Alarms
The death rate per 100 reported fires is twice as high in homes without working smoke alarms as homes with working smoke alarms.
In the event of a fire, a properly installed and maintained smoke alarm can save your life and those of your loved ones. Smoke alarms are a very important means of preventing home fire fatalities by providing an early warning signal so you and your family can escape. More »
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