USFA for the News Media

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Getting Fire Safety Messages in the News

When a member of your community is killed in a home fire, it is important to let others know through your reporting that many fire deaths and injuries are preventable. Incorporating the following life-saving information into your story now, while the moment is still fresh, could help save a life.

Alternative Heater Safety	Home Fire Sprinklers
Appliance Safety	Manufactured Home Safety
Careless Smoking	Prevent Bedroom Fires
Children & Fire	Public Service Announcements
Cooking Fires	Rural Fire Safety
Escape Planning	Seniors and Fire
Generator Safety	Smoke Alarms
Holiday Fire Safety	Winter Fires

Consumer Product Recalls

The latest fire-related (only) product recalls and advisories issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Perfect Flame SLG Series Gas Grills (11/18/2009)
Homelite Backpack Blowers (11/12/2009)
Gehl's HOT TOP2 Nacho Cheese/Chili Sauce Dispenser (11/10/2009)
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Press Releases

11/12/09: USFA Releases University Housing Fires Topical Report
10/28/09: USFA Kicks off Public Fire Safety Campaign on Home Smoke Alarms and Residential Fire Sprinklers
10/23/09: Harvard Fire Executive Fellowship Program Application Procedures Announced; All 2009 Press Releases »

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Radio on Fire Audio PSAs

This series addresses the top five fire-safety topics most frequently identified with home fire deaths: smoke alarms, escape plans, child fire safety, older adult fire safety (cooking and heating), and careless smoking. More »