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A family is assisted by the Red Cross after fire involves a bedroom of their home. One firefighter is taken to the...

EMMITSBURG, MD. - The United States Fire Administration (USFA) in partnership the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced today the release of a comprehensive Web-based educational program developed to enhance firefighter awareness of the performance of different forms of lightweight construction components during fires to create a safer operational environment for the fire service. These components include trusses, glue laminated beams, I-joists, structural composite lumber, and wood structural panels.

Fire was showing from the rear of the Millmont dwelling before apparatus arrived on location. Apparently fed by a natural...