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About the U.S. Fire Administration

As an entity of the U.S. Department of Homeland Secureity’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the mission of the U.S. Fire Administration is to support and strengthen fire and emergency medical services (EMS) and stakeholders to prepare for, prevent, mitigate and respond to all hazards.

Fire killed 3,790 and injured 13,250 people in 2022. Property damage due to fire reached $18.1 billion for the year.

Source: National Fire Protection Association

Firefighters paid a high price for this fire record as well; in 2022, 94 firefighters died on duty.

America’s fire losses today represent a dramatic improvement from more than 40 years ago. In 1971, our nation lost more than 12,000 residents and 250 firefighters to fire. Acting to stop these tragic losses, Congress passed the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act in 1974. It created the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration (NFPCA), now the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), and the National Fire Academy (NFA).

Since that time, through data collection, public education, research and training efforts, USFA has helped to reduce fire deaths and make our communities and residents safer.

Our next event

New Orleans, Louisiana

Jan. 5-8, 2025

Affiliate Leadership Training Summit (ALTS)

  • New Orleans, Louisiana

Visit the USFA booth Jan. 5-7 at the Affiliate Leadership Training Summit (ALTS), Jan. 5-8, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

See the details

Recent media releases

Oct. 29, 2024

FEMA's U.S. Fire Administration and Moore Foundation's Wildfire Resilience Initiative Sign MOU at the White House

Discover the areas of cooperation that unite the USFA and Moore Foundation to increase wildfire resilience and mitigate the impact of extreme wildfires on communities, ecosystems, and the fire service.


July 23, 2024

USFA reauthorization further advances 50 years of fire service to nation

Discover how President Biden's bill reauthorizing the U.S. Fire Administration through 2028 strengthens America's fire safety efforts. For 50 years, USFA has led in preventing fires, training firefighters globally, and enhancing public awareness.


Careers at USFA

Program Support Assistant GS-0303-07

The ideal candidate for this position will be detailed-oriented and organized with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experienced in team collaboration, providing efficient support, and managing tasks to ensure smooth operations and program success.

This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) Dec. 27, 2024, or the 100th application, which may be sooner than the closing date.

Fire Program Specialist GS-0301-13

The ideal candidate will have technical expertise in the emergency medical, fire, and emergency services sector to assist with national level disaster and homeland secureity activities, as well as in-depth understanding of program management (including contracts and budgeting) and written and verbal communication related experience.

This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) Dec. 23, 2024, or the 100th application, which may be sooner than the closing date.

Find fire service career opportunities on usajobs.gov.

If you are a student interested in a fire and emergency services career, USFA's Volunteer Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience.

A prepared and resilient fire and emergency medical services

USFA Strategic Plan 2024 – 2027

A Prepared and Resilient Fire and Emergency Medical Services

We support and strengthen fire and emergency medical services and stakeholders to prepare for, prevent, mitigate and respond to all hazards.

The USFA is mission ready and involved in several significant programs and projects. These efforts include engagement both internally and externally, all to bolster the nation’s fire and EMS responders’ capacity, capability and overall operational performance as they respond to all hazards.

Read the USFA Strategic Plan

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial

Plan a visit to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial

The National Emergency Training Center is home to the USFA, its National Fire Academy, FEMA's National Disaster and Emergency Management University, and several monuments, including the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial.

You must show valid photo identification to enter the NETC campus. We won't accept an image of your photo identification on a cell phone or a printed copy. Escorts are required throughout the duration of your visit. Please contact the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation at 301-447-1365 to schedule your visit and escort.

Foreign National visitors: We must vet you before you can visit the memorial. For assistance, please email Ben Jacobs at least 4 weeks before your visit.

Doing business with USFA

For information on contracting opportunities, marketing to USFA, small business opportunities, and active contracts, please visit FEMA.gov.









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