March 12, 2024
Six fire departments onboarded onto the new National Emergency Response Information System
USFA announces the launch of the prototype version of the new, interoperable fire information and analytics platform, known as the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) for the American fire and emergency services.
March 8, 2024
USFA and DHS deploy wildfire sensors to mitigate and manage fires in Hawaii
DHS S&T and USFA are working with a small business, N5 Sensors Inc., to develop and test the early wildfire detection technology that will be sent to Hawaii to assist FEMA and state and local emergency management partners.
Jan. 20, 2024
Learn to be fire-safe and winter ready during the Fire Stop Tour 2024, Jan. 22-24 in Detroit, Chicago and Columbus, OH. Join Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, FEMA Region V Administrator, Tom Sivak and fire service leaders as they share how everyone can take steps to make themselves safe and savable if they have a home fire.
Oct. 5, 2023
The partnership will expand the timeline from 3 to 6 months and provide assistance for the student through research to their final paper.
Sept. 27, 2023
Wildland fire mitigation and management commission report
Read the new report and recommendations to help change how our nation mitigates wildfire.
May 9, 2023
USFA announces new fire information platform
USFA announces the launch of a modernization effort to develop a new, interoperable fire information and analytics platform known as National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS).
April 14, 2023
Fire Stop Tour West, April 18-20, 2023
Press event details for The Fire Stop Tour West, April 18-20, 2023 in Boise, Sacramento and Colorado Springs.
Jan. 6, 2023
Fire Stop Event, Jan. 10-12, 2023
Press event details for The Fire Stop Event, Jan. 10-12, 2023 in New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
Oct. 13, 2022
USFA to host summit on fire prevention and control
In partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, the U.S. Fire Administration will host the U.S. Fire Administrator's Summit on Fire Prevention and Control: State of Science on Oct. 11, 2022.