The third U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control will be held on October 8, 2024, at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
According to The PG&E Corporation Foundation, this summit will gather fire service leaders from across the country to discuss key issues affecting the fire service.
Attendees can participate both in person and virtually, allowing for greater accessibility to the event.
The summit will include discussions on climate change, building codes, recruitment and retention, firefighter health and safety, and the launch of the new National Fire Data Platform, NERIS.
Fire service leaders will provide testimony to White House Cabinet Secretaries and federal officials to address these pressing concerns.
Virtual attendees can register for the summit on the event’s official website, and more details about the agenda can be found here.
This year’s summit will feature several afternoon “State of Science” sessions, each highlighting different aspects of fire prevention and control.
Topics will include “Structure Fire Impact and Resilience,” “Science to the Station,” “Climate-Driven Data and Technology,” and the “USFA Wildfire Evacuation Project.”
These sessions are designed to showcase how scientific research and technological advancements can help improve fire prevention and enhance safety for firefighters and the public.
These discussions will provide insights into the latest research that can influence policy and practices in the fire service.
The goal is to make use of data and science to improve resilience and reduce the risks associated with fire emergencies and related disasters.
The U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit has a history rooted in fire safety and prevention that dates back to 1947 when President Harry S. Truman convened the first National Conference on fire prevention.
This tradition was revived two years ago, on the 75th anniversary of the initial event, with the 2022 U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit, pursuant to Public Law 93-498.
The summit aims to assess the current state of fire prevention and control in the U.S. while engaging federal leaders and fire service representatives to create actionable steps to mitigate fire risks.
This year’s event continues that tradition, striving to address ongoing and emerging challenges in fire safety.
This summit provides a valuable opportunity for fire service professionals to connect with federal officials and share their expertise on improving fire safety and resilience.
National leadership is expected to use the testimony provided by fire service leaders to inform future policy changes and funding allocations, which will benefit fire and emergency medical services across the nation.
The focus will be on unifying efforts to create safer communities while addressing the critical needs of firefighters and emergency responders.
Participants can expect to engage in productive discussions that will shape the future of fire prevention and control in the U.S.
The U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control will take place on October 8, 2024, in Emmitsburg, Maryland, with virtual attendance available.
The summit will address fire service challenges including climate change, recruitment, firefighter safety, and building codes.
White House Cabinet Secretaries will hear from national fire service leaders, and several science sessions will explore fire impact, resilience, and data-driven technology.
This summit builds on a tradition of collaboration dating back to 1947, providing an opportunity for fire service leaders to influence future policies and improve fire safety.
