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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
NIST Updates Critical Wildfire Evacuation and Sheltering Guidance
NIST Issues New Guidance for Emergency Response During Wildfires
For Sheds in Wildfire Zones, NIST Researchers Determine How Close Is Too Close to Home
Blog Posts
Fighting Fire With Research: How a Scientist Is Protecting People and Property From Wildfires
Safety Moon Shot: How Fire Research Cut Deaths by Half in a Generation
In Case You Missed It From NIST: 2021 Edition
Feature stories
Piecing Together the Timeline of California’s Deadliest Wildfire
