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Evaluating Firefighting Tactics Under Wind Driven Conditions
May 7: USFA and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announce the availability of an instructional DVD set that documents and discusses firefighting tactics that reduce the thermal hazard created by a wind driven fire. More »
USFA Urges Continued Vigilance by Firefighters to Avoid Exposure to Carcinogens, Other Toxins
Apr 30: USFA has completed its review of a recently released study analyzing firefighter presumptive cancer legislation and urges continued vigilance on the part of all firefighters to limit their exposure to toxins and carcinogens by use of personal protective equipment (PPE), proper decontamination of PPE and other equipment, and use of diesel exhaust removal strategies in fire stations. More »
4/30/09
Interim H1N1 (Swine) Flu Guidance for EMS, 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points Now Available
4/9/09
Eight Fire Officials Selected For Harvard Senior Executives In State & Local Government Program
Focus on Fire Safety: Planning for Wildfire
In 2007, arsonists destroyed nearly $900 million in insured property and killed 295 civilians nationwide.
Intentionally set fires are a community problem. We can all take steps to help protect our properties and neighborhoods. Being aware of the statistics and of what’s going on in your neighborhood are good starting points. More »
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- USFA Positions on Automatic Residential Fire Sprinklers | Home Smoke Alarms
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