U.S. Fire Administration | Working for a fire-safe America

Fire Facts & Statistics

The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) collects data from a variety of sources to provide information and analyses on the status and scope of the fire problem in the United States. Armed with this data, the fire service can use it to:

• Create a baseline for evaluating programs.
• Increase awareness.
• Motivate corrective actions.
• Set priorities.
• Target public education programs.