2009 Outstanding Research Award Winners, Honor Roll Inductee Announced
USFA today announced four fire service executives will receive the National Fire Academy's 2009 Outstanding Applied Research Award. In addition, Captain Stephen Marsar of the Fire Department of New York will be inducted to the Executive Fire Officer Program Roll of Honor.


Time to Check Your Smoke Alarms
This weekend we will all be setting our clocks to Daylight Saving Time. The time change is a good reminder to check your smoke alarms. A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week.


Women's History Month: A Salute to Women in the Fire Service
U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran recognizes the contributions of women serving their communities through the American Fire Service.


New Report: Winter Residential Building Fires
This topical report examines the causes and characteristics of winter residential building fires and shows the importance of family preparedness to fire safety.


Focus on Fire Safety: Appliance Fires
Most homes have a multitude of electrical appliances ranging from small kitchen items such as toasters and microwaves to major appliances like clothes dryers and dishwashers. While appliances make our lives much easier, they also pose significant risks - including fire - if not maintained properly. Appliance fire safety is a matter of keeping your appliances in good working order, as well as using them as they were intended. The average homeowner has several thousand dollars invested in appliances. To protect your investment and to avoid the potential risk of fire, find out what to check for to ensure your appliances don't put you or your family at risk.


U.S. Fire Administrator Attends WMD Incident Command Course
Following his challenge to fire service leaders across the nation to remain engaged in training and professional development, U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran recently attended a Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) incident command course at the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Alabama.


Continuing Education Credits for On-Campus EMS Courses
Students who need continuing education credits to maintain Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certification now can earn credits for each National Fire Academy EMS on-campus course they attend.