National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

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

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

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

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