Fire/EMS
Casualty Rates of Female Firefighters: What is The Greatest Risk?
In terms of known and recorded symptoms, "pain only", "strain or sprain", "swelling", "cut or laceration", and "smoke inhalation" were the most common i...
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Fire/EMS
US States With The Most Wildfires
As of 2022, California was the US state with the most wildland fires at a staggering 12,518 incidents reported. The Golden State's diverse landscape, co...
Fire/EMS
What is The Most Common Month for Structure Fires?
In 2022, a total of 317,978 structure fires were reported by firefighters across the country, some causing property damage, and others causing burn inju...
Fire/EMS
The Surprisingly High Number of Dumpster Fires in the United States
With the 2024 presidential election coming up, and political divisiveness at an all time high, you now have the data to back yourself up when you tell y...
Fire/EMS
Most Common Arson Motivating Factor in 2022
There can be a whole host of motivations for arson and not all arson is committed for the same reasons. Surprisingly, the largest category of motivating...
Fire/EMS
Most Common EMS Alarm Times in 2022
In 2022, EMS (Emergency Medical Services) experienced varying levels of activity throughout the day, with certain hours standing out as particularly bus...
Fire/EMS
Top 10 Deadliest Wildfires in US History
Wildfires have ravaged the landscapes of the United States throughout history, leaving behind devastating destruction and tragic loss of life. From dens...
Fire/EMS
Structure Fires Trend Downward in New England (2012-2022)
Across New England, there is a noticeable trend of fluctuating numbers of reported fires over the past decade. While individual states within the region...
Fire/EMS
Weirdest Fire Incidents
While loading all 42 years of NFIRS data into our system, we couldn't help but notice one code field that stood out from all the rest. Apparently one of...