U.S. Fire (USFA)

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Official Twitter account of FEMA's U.S. Fire Administration - Working for a Fire-Safe America. For emergencies, call your local fire/EMS/police or 9-1-1.

Emmitsburg, MD
usfa.fema.gov
Joined December 2008
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  1. Nov 1

    No one should leave their cigarettes like this, but if you see a still lit one, make sure it’s out.

    26 retweets 38 likes
  2. Nov 1

    : teapots w/bamboo stands; votive stand can catch fire; get your refund

    14 retweets 2 likes
  3. 11 hours ago

    U.S. news media reports 61 home fire fatalities for Oct 23-29. More info at

    24 retweets 11 likes
  4. Nov 1

    The NFA is piloting a new Leadership in Supervision course in Emmitsburg MD 2/19-24/17

    5 retweets 1 like
  5. Nov 1

    It’s a fact: if your smoke alarm was installed before November 1, 2006 it needs to be replaced!

    62 retweets 25 likes
  6. Oct 31

    Use this checklist to help your family know how to escape your home if there is a fire.

    25 retweets 6 likes
  7. Oct 29

    Use battery-operated candles or a glow stick in jack-o-lanterns.

    71 retweets 46 likes
  8. Oct 28

    Make sure costumes & decorations are flame-resistant.

    56 retweets 32 likes
  9. Oct 28

    In this week’s InfoGram - Fire Response to Civil Disorder, Protests & Riots. This article & more

    6 retweets 11 likes
  10. Oct 27

    Home sprinklers only spray when the temp in the room rises quickly. The sprinkler above the fire is the only one that sprays.

    64 retweets 32 likes
  11. Oct 27

    The FY16 AFG application period is open NOW - Nov 18, 5PM ET. For more info including eligibility criteria

    6 retweets 1 like
  12. Oct 26

    Be sure to create & practice your escape plan. Watch this for fire escape planning tips. …

    41 retweets 17 likes
  13. Oct 3

    New paper discussing how hose streams can affect ventilation in a structure:

    28 retweets 26 likes
  14. Oct 25

    Home sprinklers are more sensitive to heat than those in businesses so fire will be detected sooner.

    28 retweets 9 likes
  15. Oct 25

    There are still a few seats left for this important coming up this Thursday, 10/27! Reserve yours now at the link below.

    Join this FREE "Focused Fire Prevention: Forecasting Risks in Local Communities" 10/27, 2 PM EDT.
    3 retweets
  16. Oct 25

    U.S. news media reports 32 home fire fatalities for Oct 16-22. More info at

    32 retweets 8 likes
  17. Oct 24

    Home fire sprinklers save lives! Help increase awareness about their life-saving benefits.

    38 retweets 26 likes
  18. Oct 20

    : Defective wiring in food dehydrators can pose a fire hazard; get your refund or free replacement

    37 retweets 16 likes
  19. Oct 23

    Installing a sprinkler system has the potential to lower insurance rates by 5-15 percent.

    33 retweets 19 likes
  20. Oct 22

    Make sure everyone in the home knows the smoke alarm sound & how to respond.

    19 retweets 7 likes

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