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USFA supports and strengthens fire and EMS to prepare for, prevent, mitigate and respond to all hazards.
Emmitsburg, MD
Joined December 2008
Fireground accountability saves lives. For a limited time, the NVFC is offering the Fireground Accountability course FREE in the NVFC Virtual Classroom. Sign up here: https://t.co/wx2WH1o2IR
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If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, you are not alone. The NVFC offers confidential tools, support programs, and behavioral health resources to help you navigate this time of year. Access resources here: https://t.co/Ky0iGoddiK
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Power your home for less. Generate clean energy from the sun and save every month with Tesla Solar.
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Make safety a priority in your kitchen as you cook during the holidays.👨🍳👩🍳 🥘 Stand by your pan 🧒 Keep kids away from heat sources ⚠️ Make sure smoke alarms are working
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Funded by NHTSA, these grants support projects and research to improve roadway safety, address disparities in mobility safety and access, and work toward achieving zero traffic fatalities. Applications are due January 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. https://t.co/I6W7OLZ2Vs
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of EMS (OEMS) encourages EMS and 911 agencies to learn more about applying for 2026 Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants.
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Hitting the road for the holidays? 🚗🎄 If you’re staying in a hotel, take a moment to learn the fire escape plan. ✔️ Locate the nearest exits ✔️ Count the number of doors to the exit ✔️ Know where the stairs are—never use elevators during a fire
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Recovering from a disaster is challenging, and the holidays can make them feel even harder. You are not alone, help is available. @Distressline offers 24/7 support—trained crisis counselors are ready to help. Call 1-800-985-5990 📱 or visit https://t.co/x5rdaSdUHz 💻
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Did you know flooding can happen fast during heavy rain, especially near rivers, streams & low-lying areas? 🚗 Never drive, walk or swim through floodwaters as roads may be washed out beneath the surface ⬆️ Move to higher ground if water arises ✔️ Turn around, don't drown!
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Are you ready for winter? Over the next few months, we'll be sharing tips that will help you and your family stay #WinterReady this season. More info: https://t.co/41dVHgAAOJ
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U.S. firefighters: Have you joined the NIOSH National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer? Any current or former firefighter in the U.S. fire service—with or without cancer—can sign up. Join now:
The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is the largest effort ever undertaken to understand and reduce risk of cancer among U.S. firefighters. All U.S. firefighters, with or without cancer, active, former, or retired, can join: https://t.co/EpPdjpd4hZ
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🕯️ #DYK More than one-third of home decoration fires are started by candles? This holiday season, consider using battery-powered flameless candles. They provide the same warm, festive glow—without the fire risk. 🎄✨
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🍴 Holiday meals are amazing, so let’s keep it that way. All those cozy kitchen moments... the soft simmer, the steady stir, the gentle sizzle - they set the tone for the season. But those sounds stay relaxing only when someone’s close by. 🔥 Unattended cooking is one of the
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Have you watered your Christmas tree lately?🎄 A dry tree can catch fire easily.
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There's still time to deck the halls! (Any time before Christmas is technically early. 😏)
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🎄⚡ Christmas Light Safety Reminder ⚡🎄 Before heading to bed, make sure to turn off and unplug your Christmas lights. This simple step can help reduce the risk of electrical fires while you sleep. ✔️ Enjoy the holiday glow ✔️ Power down before bedtime
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Hold on to your aprons, folks! 🦃🧯🔥 Let's ensure a safe and fire-free holiday season! Follow this great recipe for Fire-Safe Cooking ⬇️
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You might be thinking, "CPSC, does a dry Christmas tree really burn that much faster than a well-watered tree?" Friend, let's find out together by watching this PSA.
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The U.S. Fire Administrator's Summit on Fire Prevention & Control is rescheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Have questions? Check out: https://t.co/jQeBEFGi2H
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Never overload outlets, power strips, or extension cords. Plugging too many devices into one outlet can cause overheating and increase the risk of a home fire. Always plug high-wattage appliances directly into a wall outlet and use extension cords only when necessary.
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