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Holiday Preparedness Tips from the U.S. Fire Administration
July 2: USFA strongly urges all residents to practice extra caution and safety during the upcoming Fourth of July activities across America. Thousands of serious fireworks-related incidents typically injure eyes, heads and hands each year. Sparklers, firecrackers, and bottle rockets are leading contributors to these injuries.
Local Firefighters to Help Consumers Prepare for DTV Transition
June 4: The Federal Communications Commission and the International Association of Fire Chiefs have entered into an agreement that will enable firefighters to assist with the national conversion from analog to digital television by helping individuals in need connect their converter boxes and adjust set-top antennas. More »
U.S. Fire Administrator Issues Statement Supporting Residential Fire Sprinklers, Code Changes
June 3: In a statement supporting residential fire sprinklers, Acting U.S. Fire Administrator Glenn Gaines encourages all Fire Service members to stay informed about state and local legislation related to adopted changes to the International Residential Code. More »
Focus on Fire: Smoking
May 29: Every year, almost 1,000 smokers and non-smokers are killed in home fires caused by cigarettes and other smoking materials. More »
- 5/29/09
- Causes and Characteristics of Fires in Medical Facilities
- 4/30/09
- USFA Releases Report on Multiple-Fatality Fires in Residential Buildings
- 4/6/09
- 2009 Arson Awareness Week Theme Announced
- 4/6/09
- USFA Releases Outdoor Fires Topical Report
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Consumer Product Recalls
The latest fire-related (only) product recalls and advisories issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
- "Gas Match" and "Ready, Aim...Fire" Lighters (10/23/2008)
- Blue Ember Gas Grills (10/22/2008)
- Portable Generators (10/14/2008)
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