National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
The National Fire Protection Association is a global self-funded nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The NFPA delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy. The FireRescue1 NFPA topic includes articles and exclusive columns and videos about NFPA certification, standards and updates you need to know.
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York president said the safety-focused changes will “dramatically change the face of the fire service”
The campaign emphasizes the importance of training by reinforcing proper strategies and tactics with a focus on the fundamentals
Code Red Fire boots are constructed to meet NFPA certification
The Senate version of the DHS Appropriations bill would cut AFG and SAFER grant funding by $22 million
Call your senators about restoring the proposed $22 million in fire grant program cuts
A review of hood changes over time, plus the likely outcomes from mandating particulate-blocking hoods
The NFPA reports that nearly half of all home fires involve cooking equipment
It’s time for NFPA to develop a standard specifically tailored to what’s expected of a health and safety officer
As in past years, “sudden cardiac deaths or cardiac conditions” account for the largest share of FF deaths
Eric Valliere, chair of the Fire Department Safety Officers Association, spoke with FireRescue1 about this year’s safety push around electric batteries
Incorporating the annual theme into training takes planning, repetition and creativity
When Diane Cotter’s firefighter husband was diagnosed with cancer in 2014 she uncovered PFAS in PPE
Detailing live-fire training options and requirements, from medical monitoring to decon to water supply and beyond
Go/no-go decisions are often the toughest for ICs managing expanding incident types
Detailing emerging issues of concern with respect to PPE programs, gear selection, cleaning and decontamination, verification for ISPs, and PPE retirement
Decades of deadly fires spurred federal action, culminating in the iconic 1973 publication that remains relevant to the fire service today
The panelists answer attendee questions related to NFPA 3000, PPE, grants, armed firefighters, RTFs, working with law enforcement, and more
“NFPA’s process is the gold standard for standards development and involves a proven, consensus-based approach,” said Vice President Lorraine Carli
The funds could go toward building or renovating stations, adding emission control systems, installing backup power systems and building personnel quarters
Crews should train on implementing IRICs and placing rescue tools, all while following key standards
Focus on defined instructor requirements, limited exposure time and EMS availability
Taking place June 18-24, the weeklong event encourages firefighters to focus training on the theme “Lithium-ion batteries: Are you ready?”
How to use an ISP to navigate the implementation of your NFPA 1851 PPE program
The 12-alarm blaze resulted in the deaths of three Philadelphia firefighters: David Holcombe, Phyllis McAllister and James Chappell
The 2003 nightclub fire in Rhode Island was the fourth deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history
Live fire training must be managed with rigorous preparation and adherence to regulations
Gain insight into the future of firefighting PPE standards with Jeff Stull as he answers FireRescue1 readers’ most pressing inquiries
Where and how equipment is stored can streamline fireground ops, extend the life of your tools and protect your people
We should never put dispatchers in a situation where they have to wonder if members are playing hot potato with the call
The aftermath of a serious incident can be the critical moment to expand our life safety messaging and connect with the public
Recent actions (and cautious optimism) suggest a finely tuned performance ahead from our fire service organizations
Understanding the various factors that impact PPE service life – and why retirement rules aren’t so simple
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