U.S. Fire Administration Press ReleasesUSFA Press ReleasesNew Report: The After Action Critique - Training Through Lessons Learned- July 31, 2008 This report is designed to assist fire service members in gathering critical preparedness, response, and recovery information from all emergencies; documenting the lessons learned; and assisting with the continuous evolution of firefighter training.http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2008releases/073108.shtm Residential Sprinkler Impact Study: Christmas Tree Fires- July 30, 2008 USFA and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have completed a project demonstrating the value of residential sprinklers on the heat release rate of a dry Christmas tree fire. A report and videos of the project's experiments are now available.http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2008releases/073008.shtm USFA Seeks a Safer July 4th for All Residents- July 1, 2008 Fireworks account for a substantial number of preventable injuries and fires each year, especially around the Fourth of July. Parents need to be vigilant during this period, ensuring children do not possess illegal fireworks.http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2008releases/070108.shtm |