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.
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Fire Risk to Older Adults in 2004 (PDF, 444 Kb)
Fire Risk to Children in 2004 (PDF, 302 Kb)
Fire Risk in 2004 (PDF, 486 Kb)
Fire Department Overall Run Profile (PDF, 1.1 Mb)
Fire Department Fire Run Profile (PDF, 870 Kb)
Fires and Exposures (PDF, 792 Kb)
Clothes Dryer Fires in Residential Buildings (PDF, 669 Kb)