If you have a fire, deadly smoke can fill your home within minutes. You should plan and practice a home fire drill. Watch this 30 second video for life-saving tips on how to make a home fire escape plan. #FireSafeIn31
Construction began today at the NFA’s Fire Arson Burn Facility. Extensive improvements are underway to improve the quality of the student experience, including direct access, furniture storage, construction of “Ohm’s Wall”, area lighting, and parking. The dirt area pictured will house a 18 x 36 x 14 foot, reusable, reconfigurable, practical exercise burn building. #NFA, #liveburn, #firetraining, #arson, #fireinvestigation
Submit your application now to attend classes next year! View the course schedule at http://go.usa.gov/cuEah
LEADERSHIP IN SUPERVISION PILOT COURSE Opportunity – The NFA is seeking students to attend a pilot offering of the new 6-day course Leadership In Supervision (P0860). The pilot will be held on campus in Emmitsburg MD February 19-24, 2017. For Managing Officer Program students, this course will meet the program requirements for completion of Leadership I, II, and III.
For more information visit http://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/10673
What if we told you there was a way to increase your chances of surviving a fire by more than 82% and decrease fire damage by up to 97% - would you want to find out more? You can by watching this 30 second video from the U.S. Fire Administration on home fire sprinklers. #firesafein31
Hosting a spooktacular Halloween party? 
👻 Keep these fire safety tips in mind!
USFA staff send a shout out to Robert Bennett today! Bob is retiring after working as a Training Specialist at the NFA since October 27, 2002. He will be missed by many and we all wish him well in his future endeavors!
Best wishes Bob!
Please read this important message from the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation about recent reports of a phone scam.
We are getting reports of someone claiming to represent NFFF who is making telephone solicitations. As a reminder, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation d...oes not solicit donations by phone or employ outside companies to do so. You can make a donation by mail, by phone or through our website. If you have any questions/concerns or have been contacted please let us know.
http://www.firehero.org/2016/10/26/phone-solicit/
Captain Joseph Schumacher from the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) recently led a Professional Development session for NFA students. Since 2005, the nonprofit FCSN has provided assistance and one-on-one mentoring to thousands of cancer-stricken firefighters and their families. FCSN also delivers extensive firefighter cancer awareness and prevention training nationwide.
Joseph Schumacher is a Captain with the City of Fairfax and member of the National Capitol Region IMT. He serves as the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, Virginia Chapter Assistant State Director and is a key instructor for FCSN's “Taking Action against Cancer in the Fire Service” national cancer-prevention program.
Do you have extensive experience in education, training, and preparedness? We’re seeking a talented senior leader to guide our National Training and Education D...ivision as Director. This is a great opportunity to enhance collaboration with partners both inside and outside our agency and expand training and education opportunities across the nation. Apply today or share this opportunity with someone who will excel in this role: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/454273800
See MoreNFA has openings in the Community Risk Reduction: A Policy Approach course in Emmitsburg, MD November 27 – December 2. Learn how to create, evaluate and defend public policy in your home community. This course also teaches you how codes and regulations can be used as an effective component of fire prevention, fire mitigation, and overall community risk reduction.. Learn more about the course and how to apply at https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/10492.
The NFA has openings in the Administration of Public Assistance for Community Recovery course scheduled for February 26 – March 3, 2017. This course is an essential course for communities who have suffered through the recent hurricane and flood disaster. Information on the course may be found at http://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/602.
U.S. news media reports 32 home fire fatalities for Oct 16-22. More info at https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/civilian-fata…/incident/reportMap
A smoke alarm with dead or missing batteries is as dangerous as having no smoke alarm at all. #firesafein31 https://www.usfa.fema.gov/preven…/outreach/smoke_alarms.html
Join Smokey in helping to prevent wildfires. Check out the link below to learn more and take the pledge.
Nearly 9 out of 10 wildfires are still caused by humans. Will you sign my pledge and help to help prevent wildfires? Learn more: https://smokeybear.com/en
Got your application ready to submit to NFA? The second semester FY2017 application period opens on October 15! Schedule, how to apply, and other important information is available at: http://go.usa.gov/cuEah
#FirePreventionWeek is Oct 9-15. Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace smoke alarms every 10 years. #firesafein31 https://www.usfa.fema.gov/…/public…/infographic_2016_fpw.pdf
Keep gas generators away from homes & garages. Carbon monoxide can kill within minutes. usfa.fema.gov #HurricaneMatthew
Did you know that most home fire deaths happen when people are asleep (between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.)? Don’t let this happen to you! Keep your family safe by putting smoke alarms on every level of your home; inside and outside sleeping areas. Be sure to test your alarm every month. #firesafein31
View this weekend's National Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service live on Facebook!
For the first time you will be able to see this year’s NFFF Memorial Weekend telecasts live on Facebook. Facebook Live has been added to the ways you can watch ...Saturday’s Candlelight Service and Sunday’s Memorial Service. Live streaming is also available at http://live.firehero.org. The Candlelight Service begins at 6:30 p.m. ET Saturday and the Memorial Service is Sunday at 10:00 a.m. ET. Thanks to our partners at VISTA Worldlink, and WUSA 9 along with great assistance from Comcast Beltway. Here are scenes from Memorial Weekend 2015.
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