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USFA, IAFF Develop Best Practices for Emergency Vehicle and Roadway Operations Safety

Aug 24: This project highlights the results of a U.S. Department of Justice supported initiative to enhance emergency vehicle and roadway operations safety for firefighters and law enforcement officers.

Fatal Fires in Residential Buildings

Aug 19: An estimated 1,800 fatal residential building fires occur annually in the United States, resulting in an average of 2,635 deaths, 725 injuries, and $196 million in property loss.

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Vacant Residential Building Fires

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NFIRS Web-Based Data Entry Tool

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One- and Two-Family and Multifamily Residential Fires

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Civilian Fire Fatalities

On September 7, 2010, 11 residential fire fatalities are being reported by news media throughout the United States.

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Test smoke alarms monthly & replace alkaline batteries at least once each year http://go.usa.gov/iDI #fire #NPM10 September 8, 2010 @ 2:34 PM ET
Subwoofer Speakers Recalled by Paradigm Electronics Due to #Fire Hazard http://go.usa.gov/xc2 September 8, 2010 @ 10:55 AM ET
#Fire Prevention Weekly News Roundup http://go.usa.gov/cAu September 7, 2010 @ 10:33 AM ET
All-Hazards Weekly News Roundup http://go.usa.gov/cAz September 7, 2010 @ 10:32 AM ET
When preparing for wildfire, think in terms of zones; consider area as far as 200 ft from your home http://go.usa.gov/xlv #NPM10 September 7, 2010 @ 8:57 AM ET
In the event of #fire, every second counts! Escape plans help you get out quickly. http://go.usa.gov/xly #NPM10 September 7, 2010 @ 8:49 AM ET
Coffee Break Training: learn to identify the requirements for secondary power for #fire alarm systems. http://go.usa.gov/xlP September 7, 2010 @ 8:49 AM ET
#Fire safety during/after a #hurricane: avoid using candles. If you do, ensure they are in sturdy holders away from combustibles. September 3, 2010 @ 4:57 PM ET
Woman smoking near oxygen supply dies in #fire. 2nd smoking-oxygen death this week http://bit.ly/9JIZxY Never smoke where oxygen is used! September 3, 2010 @ 4:17 PM ET
USFA employment opportunity: Program Analyst, GS-0343-13 http://go.usa.gov/xq3 September 3, 2010 @ 1:57 PM ET
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