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12/17/2021
NFPA to host FREE Leadership for Emergency Responders online conference on January 25 for those interested in being a better leader or colleague
12/15/2021
NFPA and vipHomeLink announce exclusive content alliance
12/15/2021
NFPA’s Greg Cade retiring after 50-plus years of serving the fire service
12/14/2021
NFPA releases its Fifth U.S. Needs Assessment report, showing both progress and continued gaps in U.S. fire departments’ needs and resources
12/08/2021
NFPA urges added caution this holiday season, as Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for U.S. home fires
12/07/2021
2021 Spanish edition of NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, now available on NFPA LiNK
12/06/2021
NFPA names Florida Fire Chief Otto Drozd the next executive secretary of the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association
12/02/2021
NFPA releases Drone Knowledgebase and encourages U.S. fire departments to provide local insights to help inform best practices
11/15/2021
Fire Protection Research Foundation receives grants to help improve firefighter safety, WUI evacuation modeling, smoke alarm/carbon monoxide data, and more
11/11/2021
NFPA urges added caution when preparing this year’s Thanksgiving feast, as Thanksgiving Day represents the leading day for U.S. home cooking fires
11/01/2021
Test your NFPA smarts! Take the NFPA 125th Anniversary Quiz and automatically be entered into a challenge coin sweepstakes
10/28/2021
NFPA releases fact sheet summarizing key points within new Fire Safety in the U.S. Since 1980 research report; resource is designed for easy viewing and sharing
10/27/2021
Latest NFPA “Fire Loss in the U.S.” report shows 8 percent increase in U.S. fires from 2019 to 2020, reflecting far from typical year due to the pandemic
10/25/2021
NFPA releases free, self-paced online training for fire service drone administrators and operators
10/21/2021
As Halloween nears, NFPA reminds everyone to keep fire safety top of mind
10/20/2021
NFPA online conference program on November 16 to feature industry experts discussing systems, storage, and suppression
10/01/2021
NFPA debuts three-part NFPA 652 Combustible Dust Online Training Series that delves into safety awareness basics, hazard evaluation, and safety controls
09/30/2021
NFPA Global Trends and Research online conference in November examines modern day safety challenges and research being done to help reduce risk
09/30/2021
NFPA and State Farm team up for fifth year to promote Fire Prevention Week and its fire safety messages in hundreds of communities nationwide
09/28/2021
Fire Chiefs endorse position papers on Data and the Modernization of the Fire Service, COVID Long Haulers, Domestic Terrorism, and the Effect of Crew Size on Fire Fighter Health and Safety
09/23/2021
Fire Prevention Week™ is October 3-9, 2021! This year’s theme is: Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety
09/17/2021
NFPA to host Keeping Hazardous Environments Safe conference, a full-day online program focused on industrial, chemical, and emerging tech topics
09/08/2021
NFPA training wins six 2021 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards
08/26/2021
NFPA to host joint informational webinar on September 8 with Saudi Arabia HCIS
08/16/2021
The Fire Protection Research Foundation bestows its top honors
08/11/2021
During Campus Fire Safety Month this September, NFPA and CCFS urge college students to protect themselves and their peers from fire on campus this fall
08/10/2021
Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association endorses Outthink Wildfire, an NFPA initiative aimed at reducing wildfire risk to communities by 2050
08/05/2021
NFPA to host Spotlight on Public Education (SOPE) conference, a full-day program addressing today’s fire and life safety education challenges and opportunities
08/04/2021
NFPA announces launch of the Ecosystem Assessment Tool that helps communities identify gaps in safety and protect citizens
07/21/2021
NFPA announces launch of CRAIG 1300, an all-new Community Risk Assessment Insight Generator that helps identify, assess, and mitigate public safety risks
07/13/2021
New NFPA Middle East and North Africa solutions page in Arabic is unveiled as part of the organization’s 125th anniversary global strategy
06/30/2021
Windsor, Conn. fire inspector named 2021 Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year
06/28/2021
New NFPA 3D artwork with pop-up descriptions showcases 125 years of safety incidents, initiatives, and influencers
06/24/2021
NFPA completes election of Board of Directors
06/24/2021
Committee Service (14) honored by NFPA
06/23/2021
NFPA to host “Community Risk Reduction: Insights into Action,” a one-day online program providing solutions, tools, and strategies to effectively identify and mitigate community risks
06/23/2021
The National Fire Protection Association awards James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal to Gary Keith, former Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition president
06/17/2021
NFPA warns swimmers and boaters about the dangers of electric shock drowning in pools and at marinas
06/17/2021
NFPA emphasizes need to apply electrical safety practices at marinas during summer months
06/10/2021
NFPA and Fire Protection Research Foundation release new Fire in the U.S. report
06/08/2021
NFPA announces “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” as theme for Fire Prevention Week 2021
06/07/2021
NFPA releases new NFPA 1584 fact sheet to assist fire departments with 2021 Safety Stand Down “Rebuild Rehab” training and education
06/03.2021
NFPA Fire & Life Safety Policy Institute “2020 Year in Review” report reveals weaknesses in the global Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem
05/27/2021
High holiday road travel predictions prompt IAFF IAFC NFPA and NVFC to remind responders and others
05/24/2021
Registration for NFPA Business Meeting and Technical Meeting is open; changes to 10 standards being considered
05/20/2021
Mid-Atlantic volunteer and career fire department member receives national award for longstanding home fire sprinkler advocacy
05/20/2021
NFPA to host “Keeping You Informed: The Big Wide World of Building and Life Safety” on Tuesday, June 22 as part of 125th Anniversary Conference Series; registration for the full-day program is now open
05/18/2021
NFPA and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition team up to advance home fire sprinkler awareness
05/18/2021
NFPA and Verisk collaborate to promote importance of Community Wildfire Risk Mitigation
05/13/2021
Metro Chiefs 2021 annual meeting
05/13/2021
With Memorial Day and the summer months approaching, NFPA offers safe grilling tips and recommendations to prevent fires and injuries
05/04/2021
NFPA Standards Council approves development of NFPA 420, Standard on Fire Protection of Cannabis Growing and Processing Facilities
05/03/2021
NFPA, ESFI underscore safety at home and in the workplace during National Electrical Safety Month
04/29/2021
Recent electric vehicle crash in Texas underscores the need for first responders to learn about hazards and response tactics
04/28/2021
Test your knowledge of rehab with the 2021 Safety Stand Down Quiz
04/20/2021
In celebration of Sparky the Fire Dog’s 70th birthday, NFPA announces launch of Sparky’s Fire Safety Club and badging feature on Sparky.org, the association’s award-winning website for kids
04/14/2021
NFPA celebrates 125 years of safety
04/07/2021
NFPA releases Construction Site Fire Prevention Program Manager Online Training, announces webinar panel focused on building under construction safety
03/30/2021
Free NFPA 1700 Guide for Structural Fire Fighting online training now available
03/17/2021
Nominations now being accepted for NFPA HFSC Bringing Safety Home Award
03/16/2021
Sparky the Fire Dog celebrates his 70th birthday; Sparky.org gets a redesign in celebration of the big day
03/16/2021
NFPA and State Farm announce recipients of 2021 Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Project Awards
03/15/2021
Metro Chiefs announce Chief of the Year and Lifetime Achievement honorees
03/11/2021
Metro Chiefs renames Annual Lifetime Achievement Award after long-time Executive Secretary Russ Sanders
03/10/2021
NFPA addresses arc flash events in additional interview for Faces of Fire electrical hazard awareness video campaign series
03/05/2021
Top wildfire management groups name 2021 National Wildfire Mitigation awardees
03/03/2021
NFPA launches Outthink Wildfire, an initiative aimed at eliminating the destruction of communities by wildfire by 2050
02/22/2021
Safety Stand Down 2021: Rebuild Rehab
02/17/2021
NFPA Journal launches new web version, will print quarterly
02/17/2021
NFPA Educational Messages Advisory Committee (EMAC) Desk Reference 2020 Edition is now available, featuring new chapters and updated messaging on multiple fire and life safety issues
02/10/2021
Don’t get caught up in the heat of the moment: practice candle safety this Valentine’s Day
02/08/2021
Fire Protection Research Foundation Board of Trustees welcomes two new members
02/03/2021
NFPA Board of Directors appoints new members to Standards Council
01/25/2021
NFPA seeks input on development of a new cannabis fire protection standard
01/22/2021
NFPA actively supports Community Risk Reduction Week through NFPA 1300 and development of digital community risk assessment tool
01/21/2021
NFPA Faces of Fire electrical video campaign series highlights surgeon dedicated to the healing of patients suffering from burn injuries
01/19/2020
NFPA LiNK digital reference tool gets new addition with NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code
01/15/2021
NFPA releases new energy storage system fact sheet as Biden Administration set to lead a clean energy revolution
01/13/2021
Institution of Fire Engineers approves NFPA CFPS credential as key component for IFE Membership Application
01/12/2021
NFPA replaces 2021 Conference & Expo with new virtual conference series to run throughout 2021
01/11/2021
NFPA and State Farm announce launch of the Wildfire Community Preparedness Day application process for grant funding to help support home improvement wildfire risk reduction projects