2013

10/01/2013 Cost of installing residential fire sprinklers averages $1.35 per square foot

09/24/2013 NFPA's Home Ignition Zone courses offered in Sacramento, California

09/23/2013 NFPA and Sparky the Fire Dog ask everyone to Read for Fire Safety during Fire Prevention Week

09/20/2013 Every 23 seconds a fire department responds to a fire in the U.S.

09/19/2013 NFPA and Moditech Rescue Solutions B.V. team up to improve safety for EU rescue workers responding to electric and hybrid vehicle incidents

09/18/2013 Conference on fire suppression detection and signaling research slated for March 2014

09/18/2013 Sparky the Fire Dog website wins Parents’ Choice® Award

09/17/2013 New NFPA contest challenges people to test basic fire safety knowledge

09/16/2013 Fire chiefs endorse documents on active shooter response, community risk assessment

09/16/2013 September/October issue of the NFPA Journal is available

09/13/2013 NFPA receives FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant

09/03/2013 NASFM honors Fire Protection Research Foundation’s Casey Grant with Norman Y. Mineta Excellence in Transportation Safety Award

08/30/2013 NFPA appoints Shayne Mintz new regional director for Canada

08/29/2013 September and October are peak months for fires in college housing

08/22/2013 NFPA offers tools, tips and resources for October’s Fire Prevention Week

08/20/2013 NFPA 2013 Remembering When conference on fire and fall prevention slated for December

08/15/2013 High wildfire danger alert prompts Idaho residents to prepare ahead to reduce homes’ risk from wildfire

08/15/2013 Fire Protection Research Foundation receives grant from Project Paradigm

08/15/2013 NFPA releases 2014 National Electrical Code

08/13/2013 Fire Protection Research Foundation Symposium to identify and explore emerging issues in fire and electrical safety

08/12/2013 NFPA launches NEC online resource for the electrical community

08/07/2013 Fire Protection Research Foundation project examines sprinkler protection for cloud

08/06/2013 Media Statement regarding lawsuit against Public.Resource.org

08/05/2013 Sparky the Fire Dog goes mobile to make fire safety information more accessible

07/25/2013 NFPA hires Karen Berard-Reed to oversee public education outreach for high-risk audiences

07/23/2013 Sally Everett appointed to National Fire Protection Association legal team

07/15/2013 NFPA awards scholarships to fire safety students

07/15/2013 Fire Protection Research Foundation announces winners of the 2013 William M. Carey and Ronald K. Mengel awards

07/12/2013 NFPA Journal features mass notification system at Texas racetrack

07/11/2013 NFPA’s Backyards & Beyond conference explores wildfire safety issues

06/28/2013 State fire marshal and national fire officials urge the public to “Be Smart! Leave the Fireworks to the Professionals”

06/26/2013 Use of consumer fireworks dramatically increases risk of fire and injury

06/21/2013 Arizona wildfire raises concern for community safety

06/19/2013 New effort underway to investigate and improve liquid integrity testing of protective clothing

06/13/2013 Special Achievements (3) and Committee Service (9) honored by NFPA

06/12/2013 Resources to cover wildfire season:Tips for homeowners to prepare homes, evacuate

06/11/2013 Electrical Code Coalition launches website

06/11/2013 NFPA's annual firefighter fatality report shows low number of on-duty deaths for second consecutive year

06/10/2013 NFPA re-elects officers and elects new members to the Board of Directors

06/10/2013 NFPA recognizes individuals for accomplishments in fire and life safety with awards presented at NFPA Conference & Expo

06/06/2013 NFPA Conference & Expo mobile tools offered

05/31/2013 Free app and eBook teach kids about fire safety

05/23/2013 June and July are peak months for grilling fires

05/20/2103 NFPA, IAFC and NVFC offer sweepstakes quiz for firefighters in honor of Safety and Health Week

05/17/2013 NFPA's Firewise Communities Program tops 900th community mark

05/16/2013 Upper Midwest wildfires raise concern for community safety

05/09/2013 NFPA celebrates 10th anniversary of 34 official Firewise communities

05/15/2013 NFPA Journal features 2013 NFPA Conference and Expo preview

05/09/2013 Fire Protection Research Foundation releases report on lithium-ion batteries

05/06/2013 Fire Service Based EMS Advocates Recognize National EMS Week

05/05/2013 Southern California wildfires raise concerns for community safety

05/01/2013 Nearly 50,000 home fires involved electrical failures or malfunctions

04/30/2013 NFPA co-sponsors Harvard University program fellowship for four fire officers

04/30/2013 Patti Maguire joins NFPA's Firewise Communities Program as regional advisor

04/25/2013 NFPA announces new resource for fire service officers

04/25/2013 NFPA names Donald Bliss vice president of field operations

04/25/2013 NFPA releases new WUI best practices guide for planners and regulators

04/23/2013 Seven people die each day in reported U.S. home fires

04/22/2013 NFPA to highlight dangers of kitchen fires during Fire Prevention Week in October

04/18/2013 Total cost of fire up 38 percent from 1980

04/16/2013 Fire Sprinkler Initiative presents first Home Fire Sprinkler Champion Award to Tom Lia

04/12/2013 NFPA releases new wildfire DVD for small and local fire departments

04/12/2013 National Fire Protection Association Conference & Expo coming to Chicago

04/11/2013 Metro Chiefs meet in Phoenix

03/28/2013 NFPA announces recipient of 2013 Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year

03/27/2013 NFPA launches new Authenticity Program to help users of NFPA codes and standards

03/26/2013 NFPA signs Memorandum of Understanding with South Africa’s FFA Non Profit Company

03/21/2013 NFPA awards 2013 Jensen Grant to Springfield Fire Department of Massachusetts

03/19/2013 NFPA announces first Colorado Wildfire Preparedness Day of Service

03/18/2013 NFPA and NVFC release Standards Guide for Fire Departments

03/18/2013 NFPA adapts electric vehicle training for Canadian first responders

03/18/2013 NFPA Journal features Ikea safety criteria development

03/15/2013 Fire Adapted Communities coalition announces release of wildfire report and video

03/05/2013 NFPA offers multimedia presentation on lightweight construction and fire sprinklers

03/04/2013 NFPA teams up with Domino's Pizza to deliver fire safety messages

03/01/2013 NFPA Standards Council appoints a new member

02/22/2013 NFPA partners with LEGOLAND California Resort for fire safety education

02/15/2013 10th anniversary of The Station nightclub fire

02/15/2013 NFPA marks 10th anniversary of The Station fire with plea for caution

02/15/2013 Learn Not to Burn® Level 1 makes fire safety fun in the classroom

01/30/2013 NFPA and ESPN’s Hannah Storm release PSAs on grilling safety

01/25/2013 NFPA’s 5th Backyards and Beyond Wildland Fire Education Conference slated for Salt Lake City in November

01/25/2013 NFPA Board of Directors appoints new members to Standards Council

01/16/2013 Firewise launches national wildfire safety challenge for communities

01/14/2013 Fire Protection Research Foundation to host Suppression, Detection and Signaling Research and Applications Symposium (SUPDET 2013) February 26 – March 1, 2013 Doubletree Orlando at SeaWorld, Orlando, FL

01/11/2013 NFPA Journal features the rebuilding of the St. John Medical Center in Joplin, Mo. after the 2011 tornado

01/9/2013 NFPA awards Isman Educational Grant to Austin Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team