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Preorder the 2020 NEC

To help you stay ahead of your growing industry, preorder your copy of the 2020 edition of NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®). This new edition addresses all the challenges that face people today working in electrical-related fields across residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

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Our role in the Ecosystem

At this year’s Conference & Expo, NFPA president Jim Pauley urged attendees to find their role in the Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem and to find ways to work together to protect people and property.

Get the highlights of his speech at General Session

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Fire Prevention Week

Not every hero wears a cape.

This year’s FPW campaign, Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape, works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.

Start planning for October 6-12, 2019

Fire department sweepstakes

Deadline is August 30

Teach fire safety

Introduce Fire Prevention Week to students and your community through fun, interactive lessons and activities for all ages.

Download free lesson plans

Purchase FPW products

Fire Prevention Week is a great way to rally your department and your community to take action to help prevent fires and reduce loss.

Get ready with NFPA campaign materials

Call for Proposals Now Open!

Propose your 2020 Session today for the NFPA Conference & Expo® in Orlando, FL in 2020.

Deadline: September 16, 2019

CodeFinder™

Get the insight you need on NFPA codes and standards, right at your fingertips, with NFPA CodeFinder™.

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From NFPA Journal

Chasing The Chatter

How a volunteer army of social media sleuths are working to connect the digital dots between disaster victims and those on the ground trying to help.

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History of VOST

How the VOST concept was born as the hobby of a retired chief at the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security.

See how it was found to be a viable concept

Wildfire Response Assistance

Smart data driven technologies have been helping wildland firefighters for years with situational awareness and emergency response.

See how FEMA and others use VOST

Disaster Preparedness Education

In a disaster, local officials and first responders cannot reach everyone immediately. Help may not arrive for hours or days. You and members of your community need to be prepared ahead of time.

Get NFPA's free safety information

Hot Work Safety Certificate Training

Whether you’re employed in the state of Massachusetts, where a Certificate is required, or engage in hot work operations anywhere else, show your commitment to the highest level of safety standards. Earn your Certificate online (awarded a Gold Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Award) or register for classroom training.

Save on NEC® Toolkits

Plug in to the most up-to-date resources in electrical safety so you can help keep yourself, your crew, and your projects safe and compliant. Take advantage of a discounted rate when you purchase the most popular materials bundled together.

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Building and Life Safety Toolkits

NFPA Building and Life Safety Toolkits take the guesswork out of finding the right products, so you can be sure to have exactly the tools you need whenever you need them. Enjoy a discounted rate when you purchase these essential codes bundled together.

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NEC®

Looking Ahead: Power over Ethernet (PoE) and the 2020 NEC

The world is changing rapidly and the devices and technologies that support it, such as PoE, are here to stay. With a new NEC on the horizon for 2020 and a vision to become the go-to global resource on emerging electrical issues like PoE, NFPA is determined to change the narrative in the coming years.

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Researching PoE

What does the evolution of PoE technology look like? How does PoE fit into the current electrical infrastructure? These and other questions remain a focus of the research community as they continue to identify and balance fire and life safety concerns with this evolving technology.

Get an inside look

Impact of Emerging Technologies

Held just last year, PoE Summit was intended to raise awareness and provide direction for the professional technical community focused on the safe implementation of this new emerging technology.

Download the proceedings

Challenges and Opportunities

The transmission of electrical power and data over the same pathways presents new and interesting challenges for the electrical industry. As PoE and the Internet of Things (IoT) become the norm, NFPA and like organizations are working together to address these enhancements to our electrical infrastructure.

Watch a webinar for more

Featured training and certification programs

Dallas

October 10-13

Wildfire Mitigation, Sprinkler Plans Review, ITM, CFI-I, and six more NFPA classes

Electrical

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Equip yourself with the most cutting-edge information and be prepared for any situation with NFPA electrical training & certifications.

Building & Life Safety

A solid foundation makes every facility stronger. Get building and life safety training & certifications from NFPA.

Fire Protection

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Make a difference and build your career with fire protection training & certifications from NFPA.

2019 Fall NFPA Products & Solutions Catalog

Shop the latest catalog to access NFPA® products and services, including the 2019 editions of NFPA 13 and NFPA 72®, as well as exclusive National Electrical Code® (NEC®) discounted bundles.

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NFPA community

NFPA Xchange ^TM connects you with peers around the world and NFPA staff. Discussion forums, blogs, and member-only exclusive content and answers to technical questions.

What's new on NFPA Xchange

Three new levels of NFPA membership

Introducing Engage, Advance, and Lead memberships: three new ways to tap into the NFPA network of professionals and information.

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