If you smell smoke or hear an alarm, leave immediately and use stairs—not elevators. #TravelFireSafety
U.S. Fire (USFA)
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U.S. Fire (USFA)
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USFA supports and strengthens fire and EMS to prepare for, prevent, mitigate and respond to all hazards.
- Replying to @usfirePlease contact Hannah Wilt to register [email protected]. For more information, feel free to contact: Dave Belcher at [email protected] for June 27-28 offering. Mike Dunlap at [email protected] July 11-12 offering.
- Replying to @usfireAll training is at the NETC in Emmitsburg, MD. The training is free of charge, lodging is provided, all course materials are provided. Your cost is your time and purchasing a meal ticket on campus. Classes will be filled on a first come/first serve basis.
- NFA has space available for weekend classes scheduled on June 26-28 and July 10-12. Check-in is on Friday evening, classes begin on Saturday morning and end Sunday afternoon. You can find the available classes at usfa.fema.gov/nfa/programs/s…
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Make sure you’re prepared before attending the #FIFAWorldCup! Visit ready.gov/fifa-world-cup… for preparedness tips and learn how to be ready for inclement weather, security threats, and other emergencies.
00:00 - Keep your hotel room door closed when you’re inside to help slow fire spread. Always know your nearest exits. #SummerReady
- It's Tuesday, that means its time to test your escape plan with family and pets. Everyone should know two ways out, even on vacation. #TravelFireSafety #TestItTuesday
- U.S. Fire (USFA) repostedTornadoes can develop quickly — make sure you know your area’s risk and how you’ll get alerts. ✅ Sign up for local emergency alerts ✅ Have multiple ways to receive warnings ✅ Know where to shelter before severe weather arrives: ready.gov/tornadoesHere are our Key Messages for Tuesday (6/9).
- U.S. Fire (USFA) repostedTraveling to #FIFAWorldCup matches or @Freedom250 events? In an emergency, local officials may send out an alert to all cell phones connected to an area's cell towers. If you get an alert, follow the guidance from local authorities. Learn more: ready.gov/alerts?utm_sou…
- Check fire safety features before booking accommodations. Look for sprinklers, smoke alarms, and clear exits. #SummerReady
- U.S. Fire (USFA) repostedWildfires can happen fast; make sure you have a plan! ✅Put together supplies that are easy to grab ✅Store important documents in a safe place ✅Practice your evacuation plan More tips: ready.gov/plan
- U.S. Fire (USFA) repostedCentral and northern Plains, get ready for possible severe weather! Now is a good time to bring in your lawn chairs, check your weather alerts, and make sure you know your safe spot—just in case!Severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail and damaging winds are possible today from parts of the northern High Plains across northern Nebraska and much of South Dakota. More isolated occurrences of large hail and damaging winds appear possible farther south across
- U.S. Fire (USFA) reposted#ICYMI Hurricane season is here! Get prepared by having an evacuation plan, signing up for weather alerts, & knowing your risk for hurricanes. Remember: People not living by the coast are still at risk for wind, thunderstorms, flooding & power outages. ready.gov/hurricanes
