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NIOSH Supports Seat Belt Use by Firefighters
Nov 18: USFA is pleased to announce that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has endorsed the National Fire Service Seat Belt Campaign, reinforcing the importance of wearing these safety devices to the American Fire Service. More »
USFA Relaunches Smoking & Home Fires Campaign
Nov 14: “Home fire season” starts now and USFA wants to make this season safer, especially as it relates to the number one cause of preventable home fire deaths in the nation—fires caused by smoking materials. More »
Water-Based Fire Protection System Plan Review Pilot Course Scheduled at NFA
Oct 30: The National Fire Academy (NFA) is recruiting students and instructor candidates to attend an on-campus pilot class for this new six-day off-campus or State enfranchised course. More »
Focus on Fire Safety: Holiday Fire Safety
In 2005, cooking fires were involved in roughly 1,300 reported home structure fires on Thanksgiving – almost three times the daily average.
With the onset of the holiday season, it is important to focus on fire safety and prevention. The celebration of the season brings with it increased usage of electric lights, decorations, candles, cooking equipment, and the ever popular Christmas tree, all of which can be potential fire hazards. By following general fire safety precautions, potential holiday fires, deaths, and injuries remain preventable. More »
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NFA Second Semester Application Period Now Open
The National Fire Academy's Fiscal Year 2009 second semester application period opened on November 1 and closes December 31. The second semester includes classes offered from April 1 through September 30, 2009. Interested applicants are urged to submit their applications no later than December 31.
