http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/rss/usfa.xml USFA Press Releases Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:45:00 EDT en-us 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. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2009releases/070209.shtm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:45:00 EDT http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2009releases/070209.shtm The National Fire Academy is recruiting students and instructor candidates to attend pilot classes for its new six-day off-campus/State enfranchised course Water-Based Fire Protection System Plan Review. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/nfa-061709.shtm Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:10:00 EDT http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/nfa-061709.shtm USFA and the Emergency Management Institute announce the successful completion of wireless Internet service (WiFi) for students and instructors at the National Emergency Training Center. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2009releases/060909.shtm Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:55:00 EDT http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2009releases/060909.shtm 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. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2009releases/060409.shtm Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:35:00 EDT http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2009releases/060409.shtm USFA was honored to once again play host to nearly 140 fire prevention professionals for the 5th National Prevention Advocacy Resources and Data Exchange (PARADE) Conference, May 14-16. Resolutions supporting fire sprinklers in one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses and a ban on the sale of novelty lighters were unanimously passed by participants. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2009releases/052109b.shtm Thu, 21 May 2009 14:25:00 EDT http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2009releases/052109b.shtm James Burns, former Administrator of the New York Office of Fire Prevention and Control, was awarded the R..Wayne Powell Excellence in Fire Prevention Award at the 2009 PARADE Conference. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2009releases/052109.shtm Thu, 21 May 2009 14:25:00 EDT http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2009releases/052109.shtm TUSFA estimates in its latest Topical Fire Series report that an average of 6,400 fires occurs each year in medical facilities. Annually, these fires are responsible for 5 civilian deaths, 175 civilian injuries, and $34 million in property loss. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2009releases/052009.shtm Thu, 21 May 2009 13:01:00 EDT http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2009releases/052009.shtm