The Head of the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), a component of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and principals of America’s national fire service organizations traveled to New York City and Philadelphia to honor those lost to fires in the past year, including the 29 victims of the tragic fires in the Bronx and Philadelphia.
During her visits, U.S. Fire Administrator - Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell shared steps to reduce the risk of fire in local communities and launch the USFA National Fire Strategy.
Three-day fire prevention tour
The three-day fire prevention tour culminated in Washington, D.C., where the Fire Administrator joined national and local leaders to celebrate the recent passage of the Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act, which requires the installation of smoke alarms in federally funded public housing not already equipped with hardwired smoke alarms, as well as the Empowering the U.S. Fire Administration Act, which authorizes USFA to conduct on-site fire safety investigations of major fires.
Following the event, the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) provided a live burn demo to show the critical need for home fire sprinklers.