About NFPA

The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA, established in 1896, is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education.

The world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety, NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.

NFPA membership totals more than 70,000 individuals around the world.

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Overview History, programs, and initiatives Our initiatives Fire Sprinkler Initiative, Firewise, Electric Vehicle Safety Training and Fire-Safe Cigarettes

NFPA operations Bylaws, organization, regulations, and administrative committees Offices NFPA has several regional offices and a Government Affairs office in Washington, DC

NFPA leadership President James M. Shannon, our Board of Directors, and management team Careers Browse the jobs available at NFPA.

Innovation at NFPA NFPA is offering wider and easier access to its basic codes and standards content. Directions Find NFPA headquarters and its distribution facility.

NFPA Standards directory Everything you need to know about the NFPA document development process Contact Us Reach us by phone or e-mail.

International Working to develop and increase global awareness of NFPA.