Defibtech, LLC, notified customers of a recall of 5,418 DBP-2800 Battery Packs used in the Lifeline AED and ReviveR AED (semi-automatic external defibrillators). When the AED is used with an affected battery pack, the AED may falsely detect an error condition during charging for a shock, then cancel charge and not provide therapy. more >>
Highlights the results of a U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice supported initiative to enhance emergency vehicle and roadway operations safety for firefighters and law enforcement officers. more >>
An estimated 1,800 fatal residential building fires occur annually in the United States, resulting in an average of 2,635 deaths, 725 injuries, and $196 million in property loss. more >>
Based on data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) for 2005 to 2007, the reports document that cooking is, by far, the leading cause of fire in both building types, followed by heating. more >>
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. more >>
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. more >>
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate issued a statement today regarding the announcement that U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran will become the next Fire Chief for the City of Atlanta. more >>
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. more >>
At the 2010 Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association Annual Conference, Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator Glenn A. Gaines was awarded the prestigious Metropolitan Fire Chiefs President's Award of Distinction. more >>
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. more >>
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. more >>
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. more >>
The United States Fire Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health are partnering on a study to examine the potential for increased risk of cancer among firefighters due to exposures from smoke, soot, and other contaminants in the line of duty. more >>
Fellowships to attend the Harvard University's Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government have been awarded to six senior fire officials. more >>
U.S. Fire Administration Firefighter Fatality Notices
Douglas Farrington of the Delta-Cardiff Volunteer Company in Delta, PA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-08-22 00:00:00.0. more >>
Christopher Wheatley of the Chicago Fire Department in Chicago, IL has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-08-09 00:00:00.0. more >>
Christopher W. Adams of the Arkansas Forestry Commission in Little Rock, AR has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-08-02 00:00:00.0. more >>
Steven N. Costello of the Burlington Fire Department in Burlington, VT has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-07-23 00:00:00.0. more >>
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. more >>
U.S. Fire Administration Residential Fire Fatality Notices
