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11/20/2009 NFPA 1600 and 14 NFPA first responder codes and standards receive DHS designation as “Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology”
11/19/2009 NFPA’s Firewise program passes 500 community milestone
11/17/2009 UL and NFPA urge consumers to think savings and safety for holiday cheer this year
11/16/2009 Thanksgiving is top day for cooking fires
11/16/2009 NFPA launches new Web pages to streamline access to technical document information
11/12/2009 DHS/FEMA extends comment period and announces hearings on standards selected for PS-Prep Program
11/12/2009 A wildland fire tops the list of largest loss fires for the fifth time in 10 years
11/06/2009 NFPA endorses USFA campaign urging residents to install smoke alarms and sprinklers
11/06/2009 NFPA announces 2009 Firewise Leadership Awards honoring local efforts to reduce wildfire loss
11/02/2009 NFPA commends ICC sprinkler vote
10/28/2009 DHS announces intent to adopt NFPA 1600 for the Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Accreditation and Certification Program
10/22/2009 New study shows ease of integrating home fire sprinklers with local water supply systems
10/15/2009 Stay safe on Halloween and avoid frightful fire hazards
10/13/2009 NFPA and Johns Hopkins to study how best to teach children about fire safety
10/07/2009 New report shows benefits of home fire sprinkler ordinance in Prince George’s County
09/29/2009 Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned
09/23/2009 Community wildfire assessment course now available
09/22/2009 NFPA announces free online game to help children learn important fire facts
09/14/2009 Fires caused more than $15.5 billion in direct property loss in 2008
09/11/2009 Forty percent of all home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms
07/23/2009 NFPA and DRI International partner to offer auditor certifications
07/15/2009 New report finds sprinkler ordinances don’t hurt housing construction or prices
07/15/2009 NFPA 1600 available through iPhone application
07/09/2009 NFPA supports Cochran for U.S. Fire Administrator
07/09/2009 Metro Chiefs meet in Edmonton
07/09/2009 NFPA’s Russ Sanders honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by “Metro” Fire Chiefs Association
07/06/2009 NFPA awards scholarships to fire safety students
07/01/2009 National health and safety advocates warn against consumer fireworks
06/30/2009 Latest issue of NFPA Journal® is available
06/25/2009 Vermont updates its adoption of NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code™ and NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®
06/19/2009 NFPA seeks applicants for Remembering When™ conference
06/16/2009 Guide for Firewise developments is now available
06/10/2009 Special Achievements (2) and Committee Service (10) honored by NFPA
06/10/2009 National fire experts make the case for greater fire protection
06/08/2009 NFPA reappoints officers and elects new members to the board of directors
06/08/2009 Jon Nisja receives International Fire Marshals Association Meritorious Service Award
06/08/2009 NFPA announces the recipients of the Distinguished Service Award
06/08/2009 NFPA announces the 2009 Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year
06/08/2009 NFPA recognizes individuals for accomplishments in fire and life safety with awards presented at NFPA Conference & Expo
06/04/2009 Health and safety advocates advise against consumer fireworks
06/04/2009 NFPA announces theme for Fire Prevention Week 2009
06/01/2009 Majority of firefighter injuries at fire scene occur when battling home fires
05/26/2009 Local, national fire experts show need for home fire sprinklers
05/11/2009 NFPA releases new report on vacant building fires
05/11/2009 Latest issue of NFPA Journal® is available
05/07/2009 NFPA offers resources for Arson Awareness Week (May 3-9)
05/04/2009 National fire service speaks out against anti-sprinkler bills
05/01/2009 Electrical fire major cause of home fires
04/30/2009 NFPA stresses cooking safety at the grill
04/23/2009 NFPA now selling codes and standards editions prior to 1997 online
04/23/2009 Fire Protection Research Foundation names new trustees
04/14/2009 NFPA co-sponsors Harvard University program fellowship for eight fire officers
04/09/2009 Fire service leaders help to stop anti-fire safety legislation
03/25/2009 NFPA announces dedication of NFPA 70E® Handbook
03/25/2009 National Fire Protection Association awarded prestigious grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services
03/23/2009 Fire Technology appoints new members to Editorial Board and new Associate Editor
03/20/2009 Anti-sprinkler bill defeated in Illinois
03/18/2009 NFPA Conference & Expo coming to Chicago
03/13/2009 Latest issue of NFPA Journal® is available
03/11/2009 Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service awarded Jensen Grant
02/26/2009 Domino’s® partners with the NFPA to deliver fire safety message
02/17/2009 NFPA releases new report on home structure fires
02/17/2009 NFPA releases slate of webinar topics
02/13/2009 NFPA Board of Directors appoints new member to Standards Council
02/17/2009 Fire Protection Research Foundation hosts conference on fire suppression and detection
02/13/2009 Fire Protection Research Foundation names award recipients
01/28/2009 NFPA launches new initiative to help Bring Safety Home with fire sprinklers
01/26/2009 Exposing an invisible killer: The dangers of carbon monoxide
01/23/2009 Nearly 3 in 4 people killed in home heating fires used space heaters
01/22/2009 NFPA awards 2009 Warren E. Isman Educational Grant to Champaign Fire Department Hazmat Team
01/22/2009 Latest issue of NFPA Journal® is available
01/07/2009 NFPA urges increased fire safety this winter
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