Making the Nation Safe from Fire A Path Forward in Research (2003) / Chapter Skim
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Among them were creation of the United States Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Fire Academy for the nation's fire services.
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It is not known what fraction, if any, is focused on longer-term, higher-risk basic research. INVOLVEMENT OF THE NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL NSF, recognizing its potential role in fostering a strong research base to support improved fire safety activities, requested that the National Research Council (NRC)
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Although these areas often tend to be overlooked by discipline-based activities, the banners are frequently the primary inhibitors of progress. The outcome of the workshop and the subsequent committee meeting was a clearly articulated statement of research, education, and technology-transfer needs for improved fire safety in the United States, the resources necessary to meet them, and a path forward for NSF and other key U.S.
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Although the knowledge and participation of the workshop attendees were invaluable for the preparation of this report, the findings and recommendations represent the judgment of the NRC committee that was appointed for this purpose. The responsibility for the final content of the report rests entirely with the committee and the National Research Council.
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Paper prepared for the Workshop to Identify Innovative Research Needs to Foster Improved Fire Safety in the United States. April 15-16.
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