National Fire Academy Starts College Internship Program
USFA's National Fire Academy announces a new college internship program for men and women interested in a career in the fire and emergency services.


Fire Department Preparedness for Extreme Weather, Natural Disasters
This new report examines the impact of extreme weather and natural disasters on the fire service and the types of service calls most likely to arise as a result of these emergencies and disasters.


Twelve Fatality Hotel Arson Fire Report Released
This report on the 2006 Mizpah Hotel arson fire in Reno, NV that killed 12 residents and required the fire department to rescue 70 people, provides numerous lessons learned for firefighters.


New Online Incident Command System Simulation Series Courses
Four new Incident Command System Simulation Series courses are now available through NFA Online: Ranch House, Town House, Mansion, and Nursing Home.


USFA Releases Annual Firefighter Fatality Report
Firefighter Fatalities in the United States in 2007 identifies all 118 on-duty firefighter fatalities that occurred in the United States and includes a special topic on the hazards to firefighters presented by the lack of seatbelt use.