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Fire Prevention Week^®

Don't Wait - Check the Date!

Our Fire Prevention Week campaign focuses on the importance of replacing smoke alarms every 10 years.

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Smoke Alarm Central

Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries.

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On message

Why NFPA continues to push the home smoke alarm theme for Fire Prevention Week.

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FPW In a Box

Wait until you see what you get in one big box...for one great price! All of your FPW giveaways organized and ready-to-go!

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Leave fireworks to the experts

Each July 4, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Stay safe this year - avoid consumer fireworks and enjoy displays conducted by trained professionals.

Don't get burned...learn the facts

Webinar: Proposed changes to the 2017 National Electrical Code®

NFPA's Jeff Sargent will host a free webinar on July 20, covering key topics including emerging issues and technologies related to electrical generation and distribution. Don't miss this unique event!

National Electrical Code^®

Changes to the 2017 NEC^®

As electrical generation and transmission becomes less utility-centric, the National Electrical Code® keeps pace with a host of new provisions focused on emerging technologies.

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NFPA Xchange

Which edition of NFPA 70^®, National Electrical Code^® do you use?

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Technical Meeting

NFPA members take action on NFPA 70^® in Las Vegas; document passes with 12 amending motions.

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2017 NFPA 70^® Code Book

Get up-to-date with new provisions on renewable power technology, such as large scale PV, energy storage systems, and DC microgrids.

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NFPA Xchange connects you with your peers around the world and directly with NFPA staff. Visit our discussion forums, read our blogs, if you’re a member, enjoy access to exclusive content and answers to your technical questions.

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Talking 'bout my grill

Three out of five households own a gas grill, which translates to a lot of tasty meals. But it also means there's an increased risk of home fires. Be careful - summer is the peak time for grill fires!

Video: test your grilling safety knowledge

RESEARCH

New report: 68 firefighters die while on duty in 2015

Overexertion, stress, and medical issues account for largest share of deaths.

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Free report

The full picture of 2015 firefighter fatalities: patterns, trends, career vs. volunteer comparisons, and narratives on selected incidents.

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Firefighter suicide

Panel of chiefs address growing awareness of mental health issues, suicide prevention efforts in the fire service.

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Take action

Fire service: we want your input on the fire safety standards that directly impact your work every day.

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More about the U.S. fire service

59%

Deaths caused by overexertion, stress, or medical conditions

63,350

Firefighter injuries in 2014

1,134,400

Career and volunteer firefighters in 2014

31,644,500

Fire department calls in 2014

Codes & Standards

Moving up to 2012

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services requires health care facilities to meet requirements of 2012 editions of NFPA 99 and NFPA 101.

See NFPA resources to help with compliance.

Video: What's different?

NFPA's Jonathan Hart covers key changes in the 2012 editions of Life Safety Code^® and Health Care Facilities Code.

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Training

Learn how to apply the 2012 edition of NFPA 101^® to the health care environment with our expert-led classroom training.

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Health Care 101

Save 15% on the 2012 NFPA 101^® Life Safety Code^® & Handbook Set, and get a free copy of Quick Compare Life Safety Code for Health Care.