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U.S. Fire Administration
Public Safety
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The official LinkedIn page of the U.S. Fire Administration.
About us
Welcome to the official LinkedIn page of the U.S. Fire Administration! As an entity of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency, the mission of the U.S. Fire Administration is to provide national leadership to foster a solid foundation for our fire and emergency services stakeholders in prevention, preparedness and response. America’s fire losses today represent a dramatic improvement from more than 40 years ago. In 1971, our nation lost more than 12,000 residents and 250 firefighters to fire. Acting to stop these tragic losses, Congress passed the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act in 1974. It created the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Fire Academy (NFA). Since that time, through data collection, public education, research and training efforts, USFA has helped to reduce fire deaths and make our communities and residents safer.
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External link for U.S. Fire Administration
- Industry
- Public Safety
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Emmitsburg, Maryland
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1974
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Primary
16825 S Seton Ave
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727, US
Employees at U.S. Fire Administration
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Your National Fire Academy (NFA) has empty seats we would like to fill for an upcoming weekend training opportunity in Emmitsburg, Maryland, August 3-4, 2024. Check out the courses below and follow the link to apply: 🔹 New Fire Chief: Challenging Issues (W0760) 🔹 Leadership in Supervision: Creating Environments for Professional Growth (W0646) 🔹 Leadership in Supervision: Perspectives in Thinking (W0647) 🔹 Wildland Urban Interface Firefighting for the Structural Company Officer (W0610). These world-class courses are offered free of charge, we even provide lodging! During your time in class and on campus, you will meet and network with colleagues from various fire and EMS agencies. Your cost: your time, getting to our campus in Emmitsburg, MD and buying a meal ticket. If you are new to the NFA, you'll discover what you've been missing. If you are an NFA veteran, we are thrilled to welcome you back! #NFA #training #CareerDevelopment
National Fire Academy Courses
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Wishing everyone a happy and fire-safe Independence Day! #4thofJuly #FourthofJuly 🎇
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Today, the FSRI team is excited to share our collaboration with the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) to ensure Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) agencies are #NERISready. This partnership aims to align the CFAI Model with the new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS), enhancing data quality and operational effectiveness in fire safety. We look forward to sharing more about this partnership in the future.
CPSE is collaborating with Fire Safety Research Institute and U.S. Fire Administration to ensure CFAI agencies are #NERISready. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eBhVfXUu
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We wrapped up #FireDataWeek last week, but we can't stop there! The launch of the new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) is on the horizon. Prepare your department now by getting #NERISReady #FireServiceOneVoice Fire Safety Research Institute
Nearing the horizon: improved incident reporting, better incident data
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Getting “NERIS-Ready” involves several steps for fire departments: ✅ Appoint a knowledgeable point of contact who understands your department. ✅ Ensure this person has detailed information about the department's services, resources, and staffing levels. ✅ Gain access to geospatial information for better risk and response analysis. NERIS is a team effort. Together, we can build a system that benefits everyone. Watch the video for tips and to learn more! Fire Safety Research Institute Tom Jenkins #NERISready #FireDataWeek #FireServiceOneVoice
How Can We Get NERIS-Ready?
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What will #NERIS do for the fire service? NERIS will transform fire data, enabling better decisions, and ultimately, improving capabilities to support our communities. Firefighters will use this data to: • Provide more informed service. • Collaborate with neighboring jurisdictions. • Simplify reporting and analytics. NERIS will drive new initiatives, validate our work, and clearly communicate the need for resources. Watch today's #FireDataWeek video below and go here to learn more ➡ https://lnkd.in/erwRg3Ma Fire Safety Research Institute Douglas Schrage, MS, EFO, CFO Michael Baker MA, EFO #NERISready #FireServiceOneVoice https://lnkd.in/e_Etxmd2
What Will NERIS Do for the Fire Service?
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We're hiring a GS 14 Supervisory Program Specialist! The ideal candidate for this position will have leadership experience with management in research and technology development to support the public to better prevent, mitigate and prepare for national level emergencies. This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) July 1, 2024, or the 100th application, which may be sooner than the closing date. Status candidates: https://lnkd.in/e_WK-dKk
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Who will benefit from #NERIS? NERIS is set to transform how fire departments tell their story and demonstrate their impact. By providing deeper insights and better data, NERIS will connect the dots, showing how vital fire services are to our communities' well-being. With improved data, fire departments will be able to: • Identify causes more accurately. • Focus resources and staffing where needed. • Make data-informed decisions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. These advancements will elevate the fire service, helping explain the need for resources and support to those who rely on these services. Take the time this #FireDataWeek to watch the video below and discover how NERIS will benefit fire departments and communities alike. #NERISReady #FireServiceOneVoice Fire Safety Research Institute Dan Munsey, MPA, EFO, CFO John Donnelly John Oates https://lnkd.in/ezvjyvgX
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Data is essential for improving fire safety and making informed decisions. With accurate data, fire departments can identify problems, tell better stories, and implement effective community risk reduction strategies. The National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) will enhance our ability to collect and analyze data, providing near real-time insights and better reporting. Check out this #FireDataWeek video featuring Trey Mayo, Fire Chief, City of Winston-Salem Fire Department, NC and Mike Duran, Fire Chief, Phoenix Fire Department, AZ, to learn more about the importance of data and how #NERIS will improve fire data management. Fire Safety Research Institute #NERISReady #FireServiceOneVoice
Why is Data Important?
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