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Fire Prevention Week (October 4-10)

This year's focus is on burn awareness and prevention, as well as keeping homes safe from the leading causes of home fires, like cooking.

The kitchen can be one of the most hazardous rooms in the home if you don't practice
safe cooking behaviors.

USFA Latest News

Dallas, TX, August 27, 2009 -- DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano swears in the new National Fire Chief, Kelvin Cochran while FEMA Administrator, W. Craig Fugate looks on. The ceremony took place at the annual International Fire Chief's Convention in Dallas, Texas. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Secretary Napolitano, FEMA Administrator Fugate Swear in Kelvin Cochran as Fire Administrator

Aug. 27: U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran was sworn into office today at the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) 2009 Fire-Rescue International Conference in Dallas, Texas.

8/20/09
Fire Departments and Maritime Interface Area Preparedness

8/19/09
New Study on Emergency Vehicle Visibility and Conspicuity

8/6/09
USFA Supports National Firefighter Health Week – August 17-21

8/4/09
USFA Position on Novelty and Toylike Lighters

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