Helping community residents after a home fire

As a member of the fire service, you understand firsthand that when fire strikes, lives are suddenly turned around. Often, the hardest part for residents after a home fire is knowing where to begin and who to contact.

After the Fire: Returning to Normal

The U.S. Fire Administration has gathered the following information for you to share with community members who experience a home fire. “After the Fire: Returning to Normal” provides information on recovering from a fire, including what to do during the first 24 hours, insurance considerations, valuing property, replacing documents, salvage hints, fire department operations and more.