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Secretary Napolitano, FEMA Administrator Fugate Swear in Kelvin Cochran as Fire Administrator

Written by Schelly
Thursday, 27 August 2009
U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran was sworn into office today at the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) 2009 Fire-Rescue International Conference in Dallas, Texas. Read Full Article

New Study on Emergency Vehicle Visibility and Conspicuity

Written by Schelly
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
USFA and the International Fire Service Training Association announce the release of the Emergency Vehicle Visibility and Conspicuity Study. Read Full Article

USFA Supports National Firefighter Health Week - August 17-21

Written by Schelly
Wednesday, 05 August 2009
USFA encourages firefighters and fire departments to focus on health and wellness through participation in the Third Annual National Firefighter Health Week. Read Full Article

USFA Position on Novelty and Toylike Lighters

Written by Schelly
Tuesday, 04 August 2009
USFA joins other national fire organizations in their support to ban the sale and distribution of these lighters. Read Full Article

Fire Response to the Northern Illinois University Shooting

Written by Schelly
Tuesday, 04 August 2009
USFA today released a new technical report titled Northern Illinois University Shooting. The report details successful multiagency cooperation between the Dekalb Fire Department and University partners and a textbook application of the National Incident Management System in response to the incident. Read Full Article