The U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control: State of Science is hosted by the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), a component of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).
Prepare all firefighters for the climate-driven increase in wildfires in the wildland-urban interface by providing them with the proper training and equipment.
Invest in a national apprenticeship program to address the shortage of firefighters and to make the fire service more diverse and inclusive.
Establish a comprehensive firefighter cancer strategy that invests in research, provides access to screening , and eliminates PFAS exposure.
Provide behavioral health resources and suicide prevention initiatives for all firefighters.
By implementing and enforcing codes and standards we can create safer communities and provide affordable and fire-safe housing.
Involve the fire service in federal policy development on an equal basis with law enforcement.
The summit marks the 75th anniversary of the 1947 President Truman Conference on Fire Prevention and Control that launched the America Burning report and established the USFA. Many of the outcomes from the original Truman Conference hold true today.
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