The Federal government continues to support the critical work of our nation's firefighters through the Fire Prevention and Safety grants by addressing the issues that can help prevent fires from happening.

This is the first time the U.S. Fire Administration has published a report on confined fires. This report will aid the fire service and fire prevention communities in understanding the nature of such fires.

Fires occurring in the home and in various health care settings for older adults are often preventable. Because the older adult population accounts for a substantial portion of the nation's fire deaths and injuries, it's important that we take steps to reduce this fire problem.