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FACT OF THE WEEK One civilian fire death occurred every 3 hours and 38 minutes in 2008. SOURCE NFPA's "Fire Loss in the United States During 2008" report by Michael J. Karter, Jr., August 2009.

NFPA´s wealth of fire-related research includes investigations of technically significant fire incidents, fire data analysis, and the Charles S. Morgan Technical Library, one of the most comprehensive fire literature collections in the world. In addition, NFPA´s Fire Protection Research Foundation is a source of independent fire test data.

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Fire statistics Information on fire trends, causes, the fire service, and landmark fires. Charles S. Morgan Library Resources on fire research, prevention, and suppression, and services for researchers, general public

Fire reports Statistical reports and data services; many reports are free for NFPA members. Fire Protection Research Foundation Independent nonprofit foundation that provides practical data on fire and building safety.

Fire investigations Reports on fires of high technical or educational interest; many reports are free for NFPA members. Resource links Links to external, non-commercial services and organizations; listings do not signify NFPA endorsement.