FEMA Wants Feedback on Fire Dept Census: Yawn-Worthy Form Extension
Published Date: 9/16/2026
Notice
Summary
FEMA is asking for public feedback on extending the National Fire Department Registry form, which collects important info about fire departments across the U.S. This helps keep track of fire stations, firefighters, and the communities they protect. Comments are due by October 16, 2026, and this extension keeps the data flowing without extra costs or delays.
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Fire Departments Must Continue Registry Reporting
FEMA plans to extend an existing information collection that asks State, local, and Tribal fire departments to submit data for the National Fire Department Registry using FEMA Form FF-USFA-FY-21-100 (paper) or FF-USFA-FY-21-110 (online). The collection is estimated to involve 6,375 respondents, a total of 1,219 annual burden hours, and estimated total annual respondent costs of $18,139; public comments are due by October 16, 2026.
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