USFA and NIST Complete Study of Thermal Imaging Technology
USFA and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announce the availability of a new report that contains science-based information for national standards developing organizations on Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) imaging performance metrics and test methods.


New Topical Report: Highway Vehicle Fires
This report examines the causes and characteristics of highway vehicle fires. An estimated 258,500 highway vehicle fires occur annually resulting in 490 civilian deaths, 1,275 civilian injuries, and $1 billion in property loss.


U.S. Fire Administration Launches Blog
USFA invites the Fire Service to share comments, ideas, and success stories about fire prevention, preparedness, and response in America.


USFA Releases Residential Structure and Buildings Fires Report
This report presents an overview of residential structure fires and trends for one-and two-family, multifamily, and other residential structures.


Lessons Learned: Chemical Fire - Apex, North Carolina
This report examines the skillful response of the Apex Fire Department, the value of pre-planning efforts, and the impact of a well coordinated response in the worst of conditions.