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Escape Planning for Older Adults

Your risk of dying in a home fire is greater as you get older. Knowing what to do if there is a fire makes a big difference. Customize this flyer with local information.

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Fatal Fires in Residential Buildings (2018-2022)

This topical report addresses the characteristics of fatal fires in residential buildings as reported to the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). The focus of this report is on fires from 2018 to 2020.

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Field Operations Guide (ICS 420-1)

The content of the Field Operations Guide (FOG) is intended to provide guidance for the application of the Incident Command System (ICS) to any planned or unplanned event. Position descriptions, checklists, and diagrams are provided to facilitate that guidance. The information contained in this document is intended to enhance the user's experience, training, and knowledge in the application of the Incident Command System.

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Fire Data Analysis Handbook-Third Edition

The Fire Data Analysis Handbook (Third Edition, November 2021) was updated to include information on statistical analysis software and publications. It describes statistical techniques to turn data into information that fire departments can use to gain insights into fire problems, improve resource allocation for combatting fires, and identify training needs.

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