EMS Professional Development Model Poster
This poster pyramids what many national fire service leaders believe should be the future direction of professional development for emergency services.
EMS Safety Practices
Create a safety culture within the EMS department. Learn how to develop a safety program that covers all aspects of EMS operations.
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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-First Edition
Describes statistical techniques for analyzing data typically collected in fire departments.
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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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Fire in the United States 1985 - 1994 (Ninth Edition)
This report provides a statistical overview of the fire problem that can motivate corrective action. It can also be used to select priorities, help target fire programs, and serve as a model for state or local analyses of fire data.
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Fire in the United States 1986 - 1995 (10th Edition)
This report covers the 10-year period from 1986 - 1995 and includes a state-by-state analysis and presentation of state-based residential fire statistics.
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Fire in the United States 1987 - 1996 (11th Edition)
This report covers the 10-year period from 1987 - 1996, with emphasis on 1996, and includes an analysis of fire in residential and non-residential structures.
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Looking for an older USFA publication? You can find it in the National Emergency Training Center Library. From the library’s online card catalog, enter your keywords and then under Limit by Collection, check USFA Publication.