USFA supports and strengthens fire and EMS to prepare for, prevent, mitigate and respond to all hazards.
Emmitsburg, MD
Joined December 2008
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Does everyone in your family know their street address? Is your number displayed prominently on your home or mailbox?
On #TestitTuesday, ask everyone in your family to recite your home address. Then go outside and make sure first responders can find your home from the road.
Halloween Safety Tip: Give children flashlights to carry for extra lighting, or add glow sticks to their costumes. These simple additions can help make them more visible while they enjoy a fun and safe Halloween.
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As we move into colder months, remember: Heating fires are a leading cause of home fires. Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators, space heaters or candles. Ready.gov/winter-weather
ALT Wood stove burning safely with a fire extinguisher nearby and message to stay safe heating your home #WiNTERREADY.
#DYK: USFA collaborated with Sesame Street to create fire safety materials to help firefighters and teachers explain fire safety to young children. Learn more: usfa.fema.gov/prevention/fir…
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Fall is a great time to prepare your home for winter weather emergencies! Winter storms can knock out power and keep you from traveling for days. Keep enough non-perishable food, water and medications for at least 3 days. Ensure you have warm clothing and blankets. Make sure you have an updated first aid kit. Charge your phone in advance and check for wireless emergency alerts. weather.gov
ALT Prepare your home for winter weather emergencies! Winter storms can knock out power and keep you from traveling for days. Keep enough non-perishable food, water and medications for at least 3 days. Ensure you have warm clothing and blankets. Make sure you have an updated first aid kit. Charge your phone in advance and check for wireless emergency alerts. weather.gov
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Lighting your jack o’-lantern with real candles? Use a sturdy, non flammable holder and keep it clear of anything that can burn. Avoid placing lit pumpkins on porches or paths where costumes might come too close. 🎃
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National Fire News: 10/23. Firefighters are currently working to contain 10 large fires across the country. There are 1,614 firefighters & support personnel assigned to incidents nationwide, including 24 crews, 79 engines and 13 helicopters. The National Preparedness Level is 1.
ALT Prescribed fire on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.
USFA is excited to partner with the NFFF to produce a series of videos that honor firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice by sharing their stories, examining the circumstances surround the incident and turning investigative findings into practical lessons. Stay tuned!
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The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer has released a new paper examining firefighter participation during the program's first three years and the progress of its efforts.
📄 Read it: buff.ly/ag4NryM
🔥 Not registered yet? Learn how: buff.ly/jr4X0wJ
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Fall weather can go from clear skies to sudden storms all in the same day. 🍂 Stay prepared for whatever the season brings. Download the FEMA App to sign up for weather alerts and find preparedness tips for hazards in your area. ➡️ ready.gov/FEMA-App
ALT Hand holding a smartphone displaying the FEMA app with disaster alerts in front of a house and cloudy sky.
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Heavy rain in parts of California & the Southwest? Postpone unnecessary trips. If you must drive — slow down, stay alert behind the wheel & never drive through floodwater or around barricades. You can’t tell how deep the water is or if the road is damaged. Ready.gov/floods
ALT Six inches of water is enough to cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Turn around, don’t drown. #BeInformed
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Cancer doesn't just affect individuals - it touches entire communities. FCSN provides crucial support to firefighters and their families facing this battle. 🔥🚒 Get help or learn more at bit.ly/4iTfQf8 #FirefighterFamilies #FirefighterCancer #CancerSupport
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FEMA is announcing a $400M funding opportunity to reduce flood risk nationwide. This funding empowers communities to invest in mitigation actions like property elevations and drainage improvements that will protect residents and cut future disaster costs.
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ALT $400 million allocated by FEMA to enhance American preparedness for floods and natural disasters.
The USFA is looking for a detail oriented person with experience overseeing Information Technology (IT) strategy, plans, and systems. If you have these skills, join our team!
Learn more: usajobs.gov/job/889712800
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Still waiting for an opportunity to take a class at the U.S Fire Academy in Emmitsburg for 2026.
We still have a place for you!
Check out the classes with vacancies: apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourse…
#TrainingThursday
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If wildfires are affecting your area, keep a go-bag ready with medications, important documents, water, snacks and supplies for kids & pets. Know alternate evacuation routes and follow local officials’ instructions. If told to evacuate, leave immediately. Ready.gov/wildfires
ALT Emergency preparedness kit with water bottles, canned food, flashlight, batteries, face mask, and first aid supplies arranged on a table.
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🤧 Flu season is here! Now is a good time to take simple steps to help protect yourself and others.
🧼 Wash your hands often.
😷 Stay home when you’re sick.
💧 Cover coughs and sneezes.
❤️ Take care of yourself and get plenty of rest.
Learn more at RedCross.org/Flu
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Several large wildfires continue to burn across CA. If your area's impacted by wildfires, limit your time outdoors to reduce exposure to smoke. If you must go outside, use a mask to protect yourself from smoke inhalation & check your area's air quality at airnow.gov.
