Topical Fire Report Series

The National Fire Data Center's Topical Fire Report Series explores facets of the U.S. fire problem that affect Americans in their daily lives. Primarily based on data collected through USFA's National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), each issue briefly addresses the nature and relevance of the specific fire or fire-related problem, highlights important findings, and suggests other resources to consider for further information. Each topical report also includes recent examples of fire incidents that demonstrate some of the issues addressed in the report.

Volume 2

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Firefighter Injuries (PDF, 119 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 1 - March 2002)
Examines the trends and factor related to firefighter injuries.
Firefighter Injuries in Structures (PDF, 95 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 2 - March 2002)
Examines the trends and factors related to firefighter injuries in structures.
Grill Fires (PDF, 141 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 3 - March 2002)
Examines the characteristics of all grill fires, with specific focus on outdoor grill fires occurring in residential areas - the most common type of grill fire.
Highway Vehicle Fires (PDF, 121 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 4 - March 2002)
Addresses the characteristics of 1998 highway vehicle fires.
Residential Air Conditioning Fires (PDF, 126 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 5 - March 2002)
Examines some of the major characteristics of residential air conditioning fires.
Lightning Fires (PDF, 119 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 6 - March 2002)
Presents an overview of some characteristics of these naturally occurring fires.
Church Fires (PDF, 125 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 7 - March 2002)
Examines some of the causes and characteristics of church fires.
Medical Facilities Fires (PDF, 132 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 8 - March 2002)
Each year in the United States, an average of 2,500 fires occur in medical facilities, resulting in approximately 5 civilian fire deaths, 125 injuries, and $8.7 million in property loss.
School Fires (PDF, 138 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 9 - March 2002)
Addresses only the causes and characteristics of structure fires in schools.
Agricultural Fires (PDF, 132 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 10 - March 2002)
Agricultural fires are responsible for nearly 50 civilian injuries, 25 fatalities, and $102 million in property loss each year.
Multiple-Fatality Fires (PDF, 113 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 11 - March 2002)
Examines the causes and characteristics of these multiple-fatality fires and, in several cases, compares them with single-fatality fires.
Fraternity and Sorority House Fires (PDF, 115 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 12 - March 2002)
Examines the characteristics of fires occurring in fraternity or sorority houses.
Rail Terminal Fires (PDF, 116 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 13 - February 2002)
Examines the causes and nature of fires that occur on rail terminal properties, including structure fires, refuse fires, and fires involving vehicles.
Construction Site Fires (PDF, 123 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 14 - March 2002)
Addresses the causes and characteristics of construction site fires.
Day Care Center Fires (PDF, 129 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 15 - March 2002)
Examines the causes and characteristics of daycare center fires.
Fires in the Wildland/Urban Interface (WUI) (PDF, 106 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 16 - March 2002)
Examines the socioeconomic implications of WUI fires, the unique challenges such fires pose to the fire service, and WUI fire prevention programs.
Mattress and Bedding Fires in Residential Structures (PDF, 130 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 17 - February 2002)
Examines the causes and characteristics of mattress and bedding fires.
Highrise Fires (PDF, 153 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 18 - January 2002)
Briefly examines the causes and characteristics of highrise fires and the challenges inherent in controlling them.
Outdoor Fires (PDF, 113 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 19 - January 2002)
Examines the causes and characteristics of fires that occur outdoors.
Fatal Fires (PDF, 139 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 20 - February 2002)
Summarizes some of the major characteristics of fatal fires, with an emphasis on fatal fires in residential structures.