Ultra Urban
A vast rural-to-urban migration is underway that will add billions of people to cities in developing nations over the next few decades. What can the safety community do to prepare?
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INTERNATIONAL
WILDFIRE
Wildfire’s Widening Toll
At least 33,000 people around the world die each year from pollution caused by wildfires, a new study finds
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WILDFIRE
‘No Stopping It’
A Montana cattle rancher reflects on a summer wildfire and what a future of more fires means. Read article.
INTERNATIONAL
In Plain Sight
How safety professionals have a role to play in stopping human trafficking. Read article.
THE NFPA PODCAST
One Standard, Not Three
A significant effort is underway to combine and consolidate dozens of NFPA emergency response standards; the aim is to streamline the number of documents that departments need to consult on a given topic. In this episode, we talk to the leaders of the consolidation project to learn how and why it’s happening, and how it will improve the lives of those who use the codes (1:08). Then, we talk to the chair of the newly consolidated document, NFPA 470, Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders, to learn how three standards were merged into one, how NFPA standards are created in the first place, and why it’s critical for the fire service to engage in the process (10:02).
VIDEOS FROM NFPA
Dangers of Turkey Fryers
In order to have a safe Thanksgiving, NFPA reminds you of the dangers of deep-frying a turkey.
Dangers of Turkey Fryers
In order to have a safe Thanksgiving, NFPA reminds you of the dangers of deep-frying a turkey.
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
Preparing for Takeoff
Experts say flying taxis will soon be here. Is the fire safety community ready?
RESEARCH
2020 Firefighter Fatalities
COVID was the leading cause of on-duty firefighter deaths in the US in 2020, report says
INTERNATIONAL
‘City in a Coma’
A safety expert in Beirut discusses the state of the city following the 2020 blast that killed hundreds
ECOSYSTEM SUCCESS Three US representatives introduce a bill that would provide $1 billion in funding to repair aging fire station infrastructure across the country. Read more.
ECOSYSTEM FAILIn the days following the Fourth of July, media outlets across the country report serious injuries and even deaths resulting from the use of consumer fireworks during the holiday weekend. This comes after a historic number of consumer fireworks injuries reported in 2020. Read more.
ECOSYSTEM FAIL Two building inspectors are criminally charged for allegedly filling out false fire safety inspection reports for an assisted living facility in New York where two people died in a blaze in March. Read more.
ECOSYSTEM SUCCESS A study by doctors in Pennsylvania finds that a simple nap can help first responders make better-informed decisions. “To avoid … that groggy feeling that you feel when you wake up after a nap, it’s best to engage in short duration naps such as 30 minutes or less,” one of the researchers adds. Read more.
ECOSYSTEM FAILA lawsuit filed in Alabama recently claims government officials there neglected to provide adequate fire safety measures at a boat dock where a fire in January 2020 killed eight people. Read more.
ECOSYSTEM FAIL Plans to move forward with stripping and replacing dangerous exterior wall components, including flammable cladding, on thousands of buildings in the United Kingdom yet again stall during debates over who should pay for the work. Read more.
ECOSYSTEM SUCCESS A new online service and smartphone app launches to connect firefighters experiencing mental health issues with clinicians and other firefighters with similar issues. Learn more at redlinerescue.org.
ECOSYSTEM FAIL A fire at a Massachusetts recycling facility reveals the business lacked proper permits and didn't have working sprinklers or a fire alarm system. The company could face serious charges, The Eagle Tribune reports. Read more.
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Fire safety in an increasingly urbanized world, putting a stop to human human trafficking, Beirut a year after its catastrophic port blast, flood risk in the United States, and much more. It’s all in the Winter 2021 issue of NFPA Journal.
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