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On April 17, 2024, Hawaii’s attorney general released the Lahaina Fire Comprehensive Timeline Report on the devastating August 2023 fire that lead to 101 fatalities, widespread destruction and devastating community impacts. Read the first phase of the Fire Safety Research Institute's analysis of the Maui fires. https://lnkd.in/eXf2ste9

On May 17, 1923, a fire swept through the Cleveland School located near Camden, SC, claiming the lives of 77 children and adults. The enormity of the loss sparked widespread public concern, directing attention towards fire safety in assembly spaces. This outcry led to the implementation of legislation that influenced building and fire codes not just in South Carolina but across the nation. During the 2023 U.S. Fire Administrator's Summit on Fire Prevention & Control, the "A Town on Fire" creators filmed interviews with the U.S. Fire Administrator and national fire and life safety leaders to honor those lost and testify to how this fire changed the national fire service. You can watch the documentary at A Town on Fire | Show | South Carolina ETV (scetv.org) https://lnkd.in/ePYMBWEv

The U.S. Fire Administrator, Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, moderated as the International Code Council and FEMA joined forces for a Building Safety Month panel on May 16, 2024, recognizing the 2nd anniversary of the The White House's National Initiative to Advance Building Codes. The event featured federal, state, and local partners discussing the National Initiative, and the “Mission Possible” of expanding adoption of resilient codes in hazard prone and underserved communities in the face of growing disaster risks. #BuildingSafetyMonth

Work-Life Balance On this episode of The USFA Podcast, Dr. Donnie Hutchinson, renowned author and online coach, discusses work-life balance and his 3-step process to help you achieve it. #podcast #worklifebalance #worklife

In April 2024, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) published "Keeping Junior Firefighters Safe and Healthy: The Fire Department’s Role in Promoting Positive Childhood Experiences". It summarizes lessons learned from 8 NIOSH investigations conducted since 2000 involving junior firefighters (also known as “explorers” or “cadets”) aged 14 to 17 years old. Lessons learned from NIOSH’s FFFIPP can help ensure your youngest members can learn and participate in a safe and healthy environment.

UPDATE: The closing date to apply for the USFA Deputy Administrator position has been extended to May 21, 2024! ➡

The Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) is proud to announce the Beta release of the NERIS Core Data Schemas. This effort, in partnership with the DHS Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T), and USFA, is an essential step in modernizing fire and emergency services data systems. The Beta will structure the new NERIS platform, facilitate integrations, and drive informed decision-making across the sector. Is your department #NERISready?

Yesterday brought the inaugural World Fire Congress (WFC) to a close. 56 countries came together in Washington, D.C. to establish a path for the voices of first responders to be heard around the world. Our Nation's capital served as the perfect backdrop for the group to collaborate on four main issues facing fire services: structure fire, wildfire and climate change, emerging energy technology and firefighter health and safety. The audience was addressed on Tuesday by FEMA Administrator, Deanne Criswell - “I look around me and I see a first-of-its kind network of leaders dedicated to mitigating the effects of fires on people, on our first responders, and our planet. So today, we are committing to this collaboration.” On Wednesday the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas spoke at the closing event about the importance of global cooperation to improve global public safety from a homeland security perspective and recognized fire as a threat to homeland and national security. As the event, which took place at the Library of Congress, came to a close the delegates ceremoniously signed the Founding Statements of Principles and passed the gavel to the United Kingdom, who will host the next WFC in 2026. #WorldFC24 #FireServiceOneVoice

Scenes from the accomplishments at today's World Fire Congress sessions. The delegates discussed and collaborated on two of the four challenges: Challenge1: Structure Fire and Firefighter Response – this discussion centered around fire as a threat to national/global security, structure fire dynamics and firefighter response. Challenge 2: Climate Change Impacts addressed wildfires, heavy rains/flooding and extreme weather events. Stay tuned for an exciting day tomorrow as the global collaboration continues on challenges 3 and 4 and several special sessions. #WorldFC24 #FireServiceOneVoice

The World Fire Congress (WFC) was created to address common challenges among fire services around the world. This historic inaugural event will take place every two years in a different host country to deepen the international collaboration among fire services. "The inaugural session of the WFC meets against the backdrop of complex, interlocking issues facing fire services. These include structure fire, wildfire and climate change, emerging energy technology and firefighter health and safety." - Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, U.S. Fire Administrator Attendees of the inaugural event will work to establish a path for future biannual meetings hosted by different nations. This ongoing work will ensure that the interests and voices of first responders around the world are heard and addressed in perpetuity. #FireServiceOneVoice #WorldFC24