​In 2018 and 2021, the state of Maryland suffered firefighter fatalities due to Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)  failures as a result of a lightning strike.**

The number of fires attributed to CSST failure and lightning is unknown.
​Standard fire reports do not allow for tracking of CSST involvement.​

Announcements

Five Alarm Charm Partnership

Five Alarm Charm is owned and operated by Stacey, the mother of a Loudon County, Virginia, firefighter. She is also an incredibly talented goldsmith, jewelry designer, and all-around good human. We have been fortunate to work with Stacey, who has brought to life stunning designs that honor those lost in the line of duty and the grief journey of those of us who live on. 50% of the proceeds from the sale of the Phoenix Charms will be donated to us. 

www.fivealarmcharm.com

Phoenix Advocates

We are pleased to announce our sister site www.phoenixadvocates.org . Phoenix Advocates is a not-for-profit, Section 501(c)(3) organization.

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Upcoming Trainings & Events

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27fh Annual First There First Care Gathering of Eagles
www.firsttherefirstcare.com
June 9 - 13, 2025
Hollywood, Florida

Lightning Fire Data
​www.lightningfiredata.com

We are conducting research into CSST failure and fires. This research is extremely important and will serve as a basis for additional legislation and training. If you encounter a lightning fire where CSST was present please complete the form found at www.lightningfiredata.com. We are interested in data related to fires any time CSST is present regardless of confirmed failure. We are accepting submissions from all 50 states as well as past fires. Please share this information with everyone you know in the fire service. To date we have documented over 20 CSST fires in the past five years in the state of Maryland however we expect there are many more.

**The statements on this website are the beliefs and opinions of the creator.  Final reports related to these fires and fatalities are by the ATF, Departments, and NIOSH are available on this site. We suggest you read them and draw your own conclusions.