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Since the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 was passed, annual U.S. fire fatalities have decreased by more than 50%. NIST’s fire research has played a crucial role in saving thousands of lives annually. Find out more about 50 years of fire safety advances thanks to NIST's work.
News and Updates
A Machine Learning-Based Solution Could Help Firefighters Circumvent Deadly Backdrafts
AI May Come to the Rescue of Future Firefighters
NIST, NSF Award More Than $7.6 Million to Support Disaster Resilience Research
Blog Posts
The Sound of Soot: How a Strange Noise Can Keep Us Safer From Fires
Saving Lives by Making Upholstered Furniture More Resistant to Fire
