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NFPA releases slate of webinar topics
Webinar series delivers sought-after topics by industry leaders

February 17, 2009 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released the list of upcoming webinar sessions. The newly created webinar series delivers 60-90 minute web-based presentations by staff and other industry leaders on a range of code and related topics to provide valuable and convenient live-learning sessions via the Web. Visit www.nfpawebinars.org to see the list of upcoming sessions and register.

“Professionals are now able to keep up-to-date on compelling topics that relate to their jobs by participating in web-based learning in a convenient setting of their choosing,” said Mark Schofield, professional development division manager for NFPA. “By carving out less than two hours in their day, attendees can enhance their understanding of important topics by learning from leaders in a particular field and interacting with them.”

The following sessions are scheduled:

  • Combustible Dust Hazard Assessment – February 25
  • Industrial Control Circuits & the NEC® – March 4
  • Sprinklers and NFPA 13:  Frequent Questions – March 11
  • NFPA 70E® 2009:  Key Changes – March 25
  • Elevator Recall for Fire Services – April 1
  • NFPA 101®:  Egress Door Locking – April 8
  • Private Sector Preparedness – April 15
  • 70E® – Ask the Expert – April 22
  • Hydrogen and Fuel Cells:  Fire and Explosion Concerns – April 29
  • Requirements for Portable Fire Extinguishers – May 6

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NFPA has been a worldwide leader in providing fire, electrical, building, and life safety to the public since 1896. The mission of the international nonprofit organization 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.

Contact: Lorraine Carli, Public Affairs Office: +1 617 984-7275

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