U.S. Fire Administration

U.S. Fire Administration The official page for the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). America's fire losses today represent a dramatic improvement from more than 40 years ago.

USFA supports and strengthens fire and EMS to prepare for, prevent, mitigate and respond to all hazards. In 1971, our nation lost more than 12,000 citizens and 250 firefighters to fire. Acting to halt these tragic losses, Congress passed P.L. 93-498, the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act, in 1974 and established the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and its National Fire Academy. Since that ti

me, through data collection, public education, research, and training efforts, USFA has helped reduce fire deaths by more than 75 percent - making our communities and our citizens safer. USFA joined the Federal Emergency Management Agency in 1979. Our offices and the National Fire Academy campus are located at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Practice your fire escape plan at home and work.
09/04/2026

Practice your fire escape plan at home and work.

Know your local hazards—wildfires, floods, hurricanes—and prepare accordingly.
09/03/2026

Know your local hazards—wildfires, floods, hurricanes—and prepare accordingly.

Build an emergency kit with water, food, and supplies for at least three days.
09/02/2026

Build an emergency kit with water, food, and supplies for at least three days.

Another great week of training is underway at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland!Our campus is full and b...
09/02/2026

Another great week of training is underway at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland!

Our campus is full and buzzing with activity as students take part in a full schedule of courses, including emergency medical services, hazardous materials and WMD incident command, fire and life safety plans review, emergency resource deployment planning, code enforcement, youth firesetting prevention and intervention, fire investigation, and executive leadership.

Interested in advancing your skills? Seats are still available for upcoming resident classes on a first-come, first-served basis. NFA classes are free, with lodging, travel stipends, and airport transportation provided. Meals on campus are at the attendee’s expense.

Learn more and apply: https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/search?availability=2

Passionate about training and ready to share your expertise? We’re always looking for talented instructors to join our team: https://www.usfa.fema.gov/nfa/about/contract-instructors/teach-for-nfa.html

September is National Preparedness Month! Make a plan for emergencies and review it with your family.
09/01/2026

September is National Preparedness Month! Make a plan for emergencies and review it with your family.

Start the school year right—review all fire safety plans at home and school.
08/31/2026

Start the school year right—review all fire safety plans at home and school.

Take charge of safety this school year by making battery safety part of your back-to-school routine. Charge devices safe...
08/28/2026

Take charge of safety this school year by making battery safety part of your back-to-school routine. Charge devices safely, use approved equipment, and talk with students and staff about simple steps that help prevent battery-related fires.

The National Fire Academy has vacancies for its F0633 Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist course in Traverse City,...
08/27/2026

The National Fire Academy has vacancies for its F0633 Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist course in Traverse City, MI on October 10-11, 2026.

The Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist course is based on the requirements of NFPA 1035, Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public, Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist and Youth Firesetting Program Manager Professional Qualifications.

The course focuses on how identification, intake, screening, disposition and follow-up are used to mitigate youth firesetting behavior. It includes course work to help you understand the motivations behind youth firesetting and how the impact of adverse childhood experiences and behavioral/mental health changes can influence firesetting behaviors.

It is for the practitioner who provides services at the program delivery level.

For more information, please contact the Michigan point of contact:

Bill Parker

Fire Chief

Blair Township Fire Department

231-735-2376

[email protected]

Stay updated on battery safety recalls and news to help identify potential hazards before they become problems. Check ma...
08/27/2026

Stay updated on battery safety recalls and news to help identify potential hazards before they become problems. Check manufacturer notices and replace or stop using recalled batteries and devices as directed.

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21727

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Thursday 8am - 4pm
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