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Drone standards for public safety boosted by joint effort
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The National Fire Protection Association and ASTM International signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support a joint working group of public safety experts
Innovations in firefighter hoods improve function, comfort and cost
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The 2018 revision of NFPA 1917 Standard focuses attention on the importance of firefighter hoods
Firefighter recruitment help is available through SAFER grant
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FEMA opens the SAFER grant application period for career, combination and volunteer firefighter recruitment assistance
Fundamental changes needed to address turnout gear contamination
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Potential NFPA revisions propose more frequent cleaning of any firefighter gear worn at an active fire
Quiz: Test your knowledge of residential structure fire tactics
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Take this quiz to see how well you know tactics, terminology and tools used in residential structure fires
Choose firefighter lace-to-toe boots for safety and comfort
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Firefighters are selecting lace-to-toe boots to provide better support while fighting wildfires and structure fires
NFPA accepting advocacy award nominations
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The James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal recognizes outstanding efforts of people taking a firm stance on fire safety issues
Consider citizens while implementing new NFPA standard
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The proposed NFPA 3000 standard provides a framework to help shape the emergency response models of communities across the United States
NFPA fast-tracks new standard for unified response
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NFPA 3000, Standard for Preparedness and Response to Active Shooter and/or Hostile Events, was processed as a provisional standard
8 game-changing apparatus trends from 2017
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New technology allows fire departments to get more operational capability out of less fire apparatus, keeping up with a changing scope and decreased staffing
Christmas tree fire: Watered tree vs. dry tree
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According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more than 200 home fires each year start with a Christmas tree. In this video, NIST fire researchers demonstrate what could happen if a fire starts in a watered Christmas tree vs. a dry Christmas tree. For Christmas tree safety tips, visit the NFPA website.
When firefighter PPE standards conflict
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Balancing different committee recommendations, integrated equipment and technological advances in personal protective equipment
Structural firefighters need wildland firefighting PPE, too
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Here's the firefighting equipment and PPE you need to be safer, more effective and more efficient when combating wildland fires
PPE manufacturer refutes 'false' claims about turnout gear hazards
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LION president Stephen Schwartz said the elevated cancer risk "derives from the hazardous substances produced by the fire, not the turnout gear that protects firefighters"
3 facts every firefighter should know about nozzle reaction
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The force exerted by a fire hose nozzle can limit a firefighter's rate of water application, increase air consumption rate and is responsible for thousands of injuries annually
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