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The United States Fire Administration (USFA) is a division of FEMA headquartered near Emmitsburg, Maryland, dedicated to supporting and strengthening fire and emergency medical services to prevent, prepare for, and respond to all hazards. It was established in November 1974 by President Gerald Ford through the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act, a direct response to the America Burning report—which highlighted that fires caused 12,000 deaths and $11.4 billion in annual property losses. The agency manages crucial programs like the National Fire Incident Reporting System, which collects fire statistics, and operates the National Emergency Training Center, which includes the renowned National Fire Academy. Its leadership history is historic, featuring Carrye B. Brown, who in 1994 became the first woman and first African American to serve as Fire Administrator. More recently, Lori Moore-Merrell was sworn in as Fire Administrator in 2021, and the current administrator, Paul Matheis, was appointed by President Donald Trump in 2026 to lead the agency.