And the reauthorization of U.S. Fire (USFA)

And President Biden reauthorized the U.S. Fire (USFA) to carry forward its mission to prepare firefighters and first responders across the nation to protect their communities from all hazards.

Know where you live! 1/3 of the U.S. population lives in the fire prone wildland urban interface, and many do not know the threat they face if there is a fire ignition nearby. Be Aware! U.S. Fire (USFA) FEMA Homeland Security

This year is U.S. Fire (USFA) 50th Anniversary. 1974-2024 Established by the 1974 Fire Prevention and Control Act. FEMA Deanne Criswell , Erik Hooks, & U.S. Fire (USFA) staff celebrated this month during the Annual Fire Administrator Awards Ceremony. Happy Anniversary U.S. Fire Administration!

Chief Tonya Hoover has served the fire service for many years with the last 7 at the U.S. Fire (USFA) . She has decided it is time to move to the next season in life. It is her final week U.S. Fire (USFA) FEMA . She is a great deputy and good Soldier! Please join in wishing her a fond farewell!

Every spark has the potential to become the next raging wildfire. The fewer the fires that start, the less damage and destruction we face. This means less work for our firefighters and a healthier environment. Help us keep our communities safe. Remember, One Less Spark means One

#ICYMI this month I visited w/ a career/volunteer combination department in Richburg, South Carolina. Chief T. Melton & crew talk about staffing needs, grants, equipment, FF #mentalhealth & changes in community risks. Staying connected to the field is how I lead U.S. Fire (USFA) FEMA

Register for one of the most intense learning experiences in the fire service. The 2024 U.S. Fire Administrator's Summit on #Fire Prevention and Control. Oct 8 in person or virtual U.S. Fire (USFA) International Association of Fire Fighters NFPA IAFC NatlVolFireCouncil NFFF Family Programs Fire Safety Research Institute mbandco.swoogo.com/USFA2024Summit

NERIS is YOUR system – whether you’re a fire chief, data analyst, record management/CAD vendor, or just an interested firefighter – now is the time to make sure you're #NERISReady. Don't miss our 1 PM EDT webinar today: fsri.org/events/neris-n… Dr. Lori Moore Merrell DHS S&T U.S. Fire (USFA)

Let's walk and then we're gonna run. #NERISReady matters. U.S. Fire Service, we will build this together and it will be a process. 2025 will be a transition year so now is the time to prepare. In 2026, NERIS will take over and NFIRS will be decommissioned. Dr. Lori Moore Merrell

NERIS continues to be a work in progress. We want you to be #NERISReady. Here’s your homework! The most important thing you can do right now is to appoint a NERIS lead within your department. Then follow these additional steps. Visit fsri.org/programs/neris to learn more.

Though it doesn't seem possible, it has been a year since the devastating Maui wildfires. U.S. Fire (USFA) has been with Maui_County_Fire_Department every step of the way. It was an honor to stand with them to witness #HealingJourney #Hope begin at the #community paddleout FEMA Governor Josh Green

During U.S. Fire (USFA) & FEMA visit to Maui Hawaii 1 yr after Lahaina Town wildfire we saw lots clear for rebuild, temp school built by USACE HQ ,watershed using native trees to overcome invasive trees & DHS S&T #AI enabled wildfire sensors to smell smoke & alert Maui_County_Fire_Department #Alohastrong

At IAFC #FRI2024? Attend these sessions to learn how to become #NERISready: ☑️What a Fire Chief Needs to Know (Thursday, 8/15, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM) ☑️NERIS Prototype Departments – Panel Discussion (Friday, 8/16 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) U.S. Fire (USFA) Dr. Lori Moore Merrell #NERIS

Kudos to the fire professionals working behind the scenes IAFC #FRI2024. After U.S. Fire (USFA) presentation in opening session, I got to tour the IAFC FRI Command Center . Impressive work with DALLAS FIRE-RESCUE and Dallas Fire Fighters in the Unified Command Post !

Loved this engaging conversation! U.S. Fire (USFA) IAFC

noaa.gov/news-release/b… The application window is open through November 15, 2024, for Heat Tabletop Exercise Design Challenge: local governments in close collaboration w/ community leaders are invited to develop heat tabletop exercise situation for prizes of at least $20,000.

Congratulations to a top young scientist & person with a passion to stop fire! TIME Kid of the Year! I had the pleasure of hosting Shanya & her father this year at U.S. Fire (USFA) National Fire Academy. She will join us at the USFA Summit on Oct 8. DHS S&T time.com/6996549/shanya…

Data Turns Up the Heat on Fire Risk Mitigation and Response govtech.com/analytics/data… U.S. Fire (USFA) Fire Safety Research Institute Esri Public Safety FEMA

#LaborDay provides an opportunity to recognize those who work hard every day to keep the nation running. #ThankYou to the #firefighters & #paramedics who respond daily to any emergency to stop the incident and work to reduce its impact on those involved. # Grateful International Association of Fire Fighters