News and Features

October 9, 2008: USFA and NIST Complete Study of Thermal Imaging Technology
October 1, 2008: New Reports on Municipal Water Supply
August 27, 2008: A Message from the U.S. Fire Administrator about Home Smoke Alarms

Federal Fire News

Resolution Mandating Fire Sprinklers Passes: Code Mandates Sprinklers in Single-Family Homes Beginning Jan. 1, 2011
New Fire Protection Research Foundation Report Assesses Residential Fire Sprinkler Costs
Fire Safety Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities: Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Research Projects

This page contains descriptions of USFA initiatives currently underway in the areas of fire detection, suppression and notification systems; first responder health and safety; home electrical wiring; and others.

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Historical Document - Report to Congress: Fire Research Agenda - March 2001 (PDF, 66 Kb)

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