New National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) Web-Based Data Entry Tool USFA recently made available a new National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) web-based data entry tool known as the Data Entry Browser Interface (DEBI). The new DEBI enables total web-based data entry into NFIRS, eliminating the need to download and install client software on the NFIRS user's computer.
Focus on Fire Safety: Residential Hazardous Materials Safety Residential hazardous materials (hazmat) safety is important in preventing fires in and around your home. Hazmat safety involves the proper handling and storage of combustibles and flammable liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, propane, oil, aerosols, certain household cleaning products, and painting supplies.
Nonresidential Building Fires This report analyzes nonresidential building fires over the 3-year period from 2004 to 2006, with a focus on 2006 data.
U.S. Fire Administrator Receives the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association 2010 Life Time Achievement Award The Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Life Time Achievement Award is given to individuals based on an their history of fire service accomplishments, contributions to the Metro Fire Chiefs Association, contributions to fire safety, demonstrated leadership, challenges overcome or other considerations deemed of great interest by the Fire Chiefs of Metropolitan departments.
Tech Talk: Problem Drywall in Homes This issue of Tech Talk looks at problem drywall in homes and encourages homeowners to test life safety alarms (smoke/carbon monoxide/gas) that may be adversely impacted by the presence of drywall imported from China.
Grill Fires on Residential Properties This report examines the characteristics of the 5,700 grill fires that occur on residential properties each year in the United States, resulting in an estimated average of 10 deaths, 100 injuries, and $37 million in property loss.
USFA Announces Arson Awareness Week Theme for 2010 The United States Fire Administration announces the theme for the 2010 Arson Awareness Week (AAW): Community Arson Prevention. USFA and its partners will use the week of May 2nd to the 8th to focus public attention on the value of community arson prevention and the resources and support necessary to reduce this crime.
U.S. Fire Administration Firefighter Fatality Notices
Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Rocky Mount, VA
Posey Dillon of the Rocky Mount Fire Department #1 in Rocky Mount, VA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-07-26 00:00:00.0.
Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Rocky Mount, VA
William Daniel "Danny" Altice of the Rocky Mount Fire Department #1 in Rocky Mount, VA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-07-26 00:00:00.0.
Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Otis, MA
David Sullivan of the Otis Fire Department in Otis, MA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-07-24 00:00:00.0.
Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Bridgeport, CT
Michel Baik of the Bridgeport Fire Department in Bridgeport, CT has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-07-24 00:00:00.0.
Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Bridgeport, CT
Steven Velasquez of the Bridgeport Fire Department in Bridgeport, CT has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-07-24 00:00:00.0.
