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Large-loss fires in the U.S.

Driven by a historically destructive California wildfire, 22 large-loss fires last year resulted in 52 deaths, 233 injuries, and an estimated $12.5 billion in direct property losses.

A detailed look at large-loss fires

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'Tis the season for last-minute orders

Make sure you place yours before December 12 to ensure domestic delivery by January 1. As a reminder, the NFPA offices will be closed from Tuesday, December 25 to Tuesday, January 1.

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Outreach

Heating, holiday decorations, winter storms and candles all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months. NFPA and the U.S. Fire Administration are teaming up to help reduce your risk to winter fires and other hazards, including holiday decorations and Christmas trees.

Learn about putting a freeze on winter fires

Use our infographic

Use our winter holiday fires infographic on your web site, blog, or as a free printable give-away.

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How-to video

Watch this NFPA video for help creating the holiday atmosphere you love, and the security of knowing you’re keeping yourself and your family and friends safer from fire.

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Free tip sheet

As you deck the halls this season, be fire smart. A small fire that spreads to a Christmas tree can grow large very quickly.

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Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem

Eliminating death, injury, property, and economic loss from fire, electrical and related hazards is not achieved through the work of any single stakeholder; it’s going to take all of us working together.

See how the Ecosystem protects lives and property

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

Critter Life Safety Code

The latest edition of NFPA 150, Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities Code, is bigger, brawnier, and more comprehensive than its predecessors, and offers stakeholders meaningful guidance on a range of animal safety topics. But getting there wasn't easy.

Read the latest Journal feature story

Tension and uncertainty

How a diverse technical committee rife with opposing viewpoints created the new NFPA 150.

Category guide

An overview of the animal housing categories in the new NFPA 150.

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Buy the code

The 2019 edition of NFPA 150, Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities Code is now available.

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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 (also available in Spanish) or register for classroom training.

Your guide to discovering the how and why of fires and explosions

Discovering the root cause of fires and explosions is a critical piece of preventing future ones. Referenced in the field, in training, and in court, NFPA 921 sets the bar for scientific-based investigation and analysis of fire and explosion incidents.

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Trouble can strike in an instant - so can your response

From fires to severe weather events to terrorist threats, NFPA 72® covers the latest safety provisions in fire detection, signaling, and emergency communications. It’s the most advanced resource out there, created to help you address the world’s demands as they evolve.

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Featured Training Programs

Online Training

Active shooter/hostile event response

COVERING NFPA 3000™ (PS)

Mar. 18-21

Quincy, MA - NFPA HQ

NEW! Certified Fire Inspector II Training

Feb. 12-14

Davie, FL

NEW! NFPA 13 Hands-on Installation of Sprinkler Systems (2019).

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Classroom, online, webinars, certifications, and more!

Electrical

Getting wired

Which type of electrical training is better: classroom or online?

Read about rethinking electrical safety training

Unqualified employees

There is a potential for injury anytime an employee is interacting with electrical equipment, not just when they are working on electrical equipment.

Read about training's importance

Eliminating exposure

Job planning can help to eliminate exposure to electrical hazards.

Watch video series for more

Training tools

NFPA certifications can help employees and employers become one step closer to the ultimate goal of a safe electrical industry.

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2018 Fall NFPA Products and Solutions Catalog

Download your copy now for the latest products and services, including the 2019 editions of NFPA 72®, NFPA 13, and NFPA 20 & NFPA 14.

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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.

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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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