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The United States Fire Administration (USFA) is a division of the Directorate for Preparedness, which in turn is managed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The U.S. Fire Administration was organized in 1973 as a result of a publication called America Burning. The report stated that a federal agency be organized to help combat the growing problem of fatal fires happening throughout the country. The USFA manages many of the federal programs related to fire fighting including systematic collection ofstatistics relating to fire incidents (National Fire Incident Reporting System), public fire education campaign materials, and information on grants and funding. They also provide a directory of approved, fire-safe hotels, and information on home fire safety.
The USFA manages the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) in Emmitsburg, Maryland on the a campus acquired from Saint Joseph College in March 1979. The NETC is comprised of the National Fire Academy (NFA) as well as the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). Firefighters and emergency managers from around the United States and the world attend courses at these academies in order to further enhance emergency services in their communities.
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U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) - Provides information on fire data, safety, prevention, public education, technology and training.
Meta Description: [ Here you will find training and educational opportunities for the Fire Service, allied organizations and individuals working together in disasters and emergencies. Also available are fire statistics, publications, public fire education campaign materials, and information on fire service funding ... ]
Fire Administration Kids Page - Fire Administration tips that can help kids and their family be safe from fire. Features games, prevention quiz, and junior fire marshal certification.
Firefighter Fatality Notices - Feed documents recent fatal incidents involving US fire fighters.
HazMat Guide for First Responders - Information about the guide which provides important information for the initial response to both transportation and fixed facility hazardous materials incidents.
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House and Building Fires Fact Sheet - Information to help in understanding the basic characteristics of fire and learning the proper safety practices to surviving a house or building fire.
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial - Conceived as a tribute to US firefighters killed in the line of duty, the Memorial is one of the country's most beautiful monuments to courage and unselfish service. Constructed in 1981 on the campus of the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Meta Description: [ This page contains information about on-duty U.S. firefighter fatalities. Included are notices of firefighter fatality, a database that allows visitors to search for firefighters honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial, a description of the Memorial, a database that provides statisti... ]
National Fire Academy (NFA) - This site provides information on fire training courses and programs for fire service personnel and allied professionals. Located in Emmitsburg, MD.
Meta Description: [ Through its training courses and educational programs, the National Fire Academy works to enhance the ability of fire and emergency services and allied professionals to deal more effectively with fire and related emergencies. ]
National Fire Department Census - Census of all fire departments operating in the United States. Administered by FEMA and the US Fire Administration.
USFA Press Releases - Feed provides news about agency programs and events, fire safety advice, and information of interest to the firefighting profession.
