USFA for the News Media

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Getting Fire Safety Messages in the News

When a member of your community is killed in a home fire, it is important to let others know through your reporting that many fire deaths and injuries are preventable. Incorporating the following life-saving information into your story now, while the moment is still fresh, could help save a life.

Alternative Heater Safety	Home Fire Sprinklers
Appliance Safety	Manufactured Home Safety
Careless Smoking	Prevent Bedroom Fires
Children & Fire	Public Service Announcements
Cooking Fires	Rural Fire Safety
Escape Planning	Seniors and Fire
Generator Safety	Smoke Alarms
Holiday Fire Safety	Winter Fires

Consumer Product Recalls

The latest fire-related (only) product recalls and advisories issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Women's Chenille Robes, Jacket, and Tops (10/22/2009)
Rechargeable batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/M (10/22/2009)
Handy Switch, Wireless Light Switches (10/21/2009)
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Press Releases

10/23/09: Harvard Fire Executive Fellowship Program Application Procedures Announced
10/20/09: USFA and NIST Initiate Study of SCBA Thermal Performance
10/2/09: U.S. Fire Administrator Urges H1N1 Vaccinations for Fire and EMS Personnel; All 2009 Press Releases »

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Links of Interest

Radio on Fire Audio PSAs

This series addresses the top five fire-safety topics most frequently identified with home fire deaths: smoke alarms, escape plans, child fire safety, older adult fire safety (cooking and heating), and careless smoking. More »

Civilian Fatalities

On November 5, 2009,14 residential fire fatalities are being reported by news media throughout the United States.