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Stay fire safe while enjoying outside activities!
Unintentional actions are the leading cause of outside fires. Community residents should be reminded to keep fire safety in mind when enjoying summer vacations, camping, family reunions, grilling and the Fourth of July.
Tips to share:
- Open your gas grill before lighting.
- Build campfires at least 25 feet away from tents, shrubs and anything that can burn.
- Do not store or use a grill on a porch or balcony.
Community Risk Reduction
Practice outdoor fire safety
Unintentional actions are the leading cause of outside fires. Community residents need to keep fire safety in mind when enjoying summer vacations, camping, family reunions, grilling and the Fourth of July.
National Fire Data Center
USFA announces effort to launch new fire information and analytics platform
The USFA is leading a national effort to develop and launch a new interoperable fire information and innovative analytics platform, known as the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS).
Research
Guide to funding alternatives
Updated November 2023
This comprehensive resource tackles the challenges faced by EMS agencies and fire departments, providing vital information on funding sources, grants and alternative revenue options.
Fire/EMS Training
Invest in yourself
The National Fire Academy has the courses to help you meet your professional development goals and reduce all-hazards risks in your community. The courses you take through the NFA can be considered for college credit.
Apply between June 15 and July 15 for on-campus courses scheduled from October to December 2024.
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New content for fire and EMS
Become a Gold Helmet Department
Become a Gold Helmet Department to show you're actively involved in helping researchers investigate the link between firefighting and cancer. The Gold Helmet Challenge is an initiative from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health to recognize fire departments that achieve high participation rates in the National Firefighter Registry.
Nearing the horizon: improved incident reporting, better incident data
In 2023, US fire departments submitted over 30 million incident reports, essential for improving firefighter safety and community protection through data analysis. The National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) is launching in late 2024 and aims to streamline incident reporting.
OSHA updates Hazard Communication Standard
OHSA's Hazard Communication Standard will take effect on Friday, July 19 and provides a standardized approach to workplace hazard communications.
DHS Science and Technology Directorate releases report on self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA) lessons learned
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology has released a report on the lessons learned from the comprehensive evaluation of several open-circuit SCBAs.
Tackling America’s fire problem
National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) is scheduled for launch in late 2024, NERIS aims to provide local fire and EMS departments with predictive analytics and real-time data to enhance preparedness, response capabilities, and community risk reduction efforts, marking a significant advancement in data-driven decision-making for fire services nationwide.
Food on the Stove
Learn about Food on the Stove and how it is revolutionizing healthy eating in DC and MD firehouses.