This special report examines seven case studies of tire fires that have been typical of those in the United States. The case studies were selected because they occurred in varied circumstances and locations. However, they reveal a common pattern of challenges in tire fire prevention and extinguishment.

This body of work provides detailed information on the nature of a major Fire at Logan Valley Mall in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This report will assist policymakers who must decide on allocations of resources between fire and other pressing problems, and within the fire service to improve codes and code enforcement, training, public fire education, building technology, and other related areas.

In April of 1999, the North American Coalition for Fire and Life Safety Education conducted a symposium to examine fire safety challenges of those who cannot take life saving action, in a timely manner, in the event of a fire; specifically young children (under five), older adults (over sixty-five), and people with disabilities. The symposium was conducted in Washington, D.C. The following report represents the suggested "solutions" formulated by the attendees. It is important to note that they intend to address "shared responsibilities" of both fire service representatives and representatives of the advocacy groups.

This body of work provides detailed information on the nature of the fire problem for policymakers who must decide on allocations of resources between fire and other pressing problems, and within the fire service to improve codes and code enforcement, training, public fire education, building technology, and other related areas.