Fire as a weapon (FaaW) is discussed within the first responder community but still vaguely defined. This ambiguity, coupled with absent reporting mechanisms, leads to an inability to estimate the size of the problem correctly. This research offers a comprehensive definition of FaaW and argues for its inclusion as a high-threat response. It evaluates fire as a weapon as a homeland security issue requiring additional attention and leadership by offering new data and analysis that demonstrates the severity of the problem, especially compared to other high-threat events such as active shooter incidents. It clarifies which incident types should receive the most focus and argues for strategic shifts in how we currently perceive this threat. It also elucidates the potential to apply established national standards and tactics for active shooter response to fire as a weapon mitigation strategy.

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将火定义为武器 (FaaW)：对国土安全企业的清晰度、影响和机会

火作为武器 (FaaW) 在第一响应者社区中进行了讨论，但定义仍然模糊。这种模糊性，加上缺乏报告机制，导致无法正确估计问题的规模。这项研究提供了 FaaW 的全面定义，并主张将其列为高威胁反应。它通过提供新数据和分析来证明问题的严重性，特别是与其他高威胁事件（例如活跃的枪击事件）相比，将火灾作为一种武器评估为需要额外关注和领导的国土安全问题。它阐明了哪些事件类型应该受到最多的关注，并主张在我们目前如何看待这种威胁方面进行战略转变。