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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

The National Fire Protection Association is a global self-funded nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The NFPA delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy. The FireRescue1 NFPA topic includes articles and exclusive columns and videos about NFPA certification, standards and updates you need to know.

Program to determine sprinkler design density to control vehicle fires and prevent spread to neighboring vehicles
With the right training and direction, rapid intervention should never be a dull assignment
Resolution, refresh rate and ruggedness should serve as your go-to tests
Video tutorials are a great way to learn how to tie knots
Between the Boulder and Miami incidents, too many deaths and injuries have occurred secondary to training incidents where live fire was a factor
Detailing the current areas of research and the hopeful expectations for their adoption
In the past, the Dracut Fire Department has donated essential gear to the Cambita Fire Department
The NFPA offers essential space heater safety recommendation for fire departments to share with their communities
Learn how fire drills – a now-routine part of American life – emerged over the years as fire safety and prevention practices improved
Live fire training must be managed with rigorous preparation and adherence to regulations
Ensure your home is equipped with smoke/CO alarms, fire extinguishers, escape ladders and other vital safety products
Part 1 – Through verification efforts, firefighters gain confidence that their gear will be better cleaned – one less source of ongoing contamination exposure
Firefighter PPE was previously covered in four separate standards – NFPA 1971, 1975, 1981 and 1982
The monks bring the community and U.S. Forest Service together to reduce wildfire risk near the Gila National Forest in New Mexico
Maximize CRR efforts by working with local agencies and tapping into federal resources
Let’s take a beat before panicking over the proposed changes to the Fire Brigade Standard
Implementing a student/firefighter program can help career and volunteer departments end staffing shortages while reducing costs and pension burdens
Following the latest technical committee meeting, our resident PPE expert shares the inside scoop on what’s likely changing in the PPE standards
89 firefighters died on duty — an 8% decline over 2022 but the second-highest number since 2013
Chief Marc Bashoor details what makes this year’s event unique
Firefighters love testing new tactics and tools, but some methods simply don’t address the key issue with EV fires
What it means to talk about safety and survival in an inherently unsafe profession
How changes in the new NFPA standards for turnout gear and SCBA will affect the fire service
Bruno’s impact on the fire service is far-reaching and profound, particularly in the areas of safety, command and customer service
Properly fitting pants, coats and boots are essential for firefighter safety and performance
Reflecting on OSHA requirements and the position paper that has everyone talking
The event will take place during the International Association of Fire Chiefs Community Risk Reduction Leader Conference
While there may be fire engines and a firehouse, sometimes we are just fooling the public – and ourselves