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USFA Kicks off Public Fire Safety Campaign on Home Smoke Alarms and Residential Fire Sprinklers

Oct. 28: The Install. Inspect. Protect. Campaign is promoting fire safety through a free campaign toolkit DVD featuring English and Spanish educational materials; print, radio and television public service announcements; children’s materials; and a video demonstration of how quickly a home fire spreads.

Harvard Fire Executive Fellowship Program Application Procedures Announced

Oct. 23: This three-week program through the Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program at Harvard University provides training that helps fire officials assess the tasks they face in managing today's results-driven government agencies.

10/20/09
USFA and NIST Initiate Study of SCBA Thermal Performance

10/13/09
Student Recruitment: Demonstrating Your Fire Prevention Program’s Worth

10/2/09
U.S. Fire Administrator Urges H1N1 Vaccinations for Fire and EMS Personnel

10/1/09
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Focus on Fire Safety: Candle Fire Safety

With the holidays fast approaching and the increased usage of seasonal decorations, it is important to focus on candle fire safety and prevention. Because the majority of candle fires result from human error and negligence, candle fires and their associated casualties are preventable. More »


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