Schools are among the safest public buildings, but fires still happen. NFPA estimates U.S. fire departments responded to about 3,230 school structure fires per year (2014–2018), causing injuries and millions in damage. The leading sources are intentionally set fires and cooking equipment in cafeterias and home-economics areas. Intentional fires account…
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The Role Of Volunteers In Fire Departments Across America
Volunteers are the backbone of U.S. fire protection. In thousands of towns, volunteer firefighters leave dinner tables, classrooms, and job sites to respond to emergencies—most of which are medical in nature today. Below is a data-rich, up-to-date guide to what volunteers do, how many there are, what it takes to…