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.
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We should never put dispatchers in a situation where they have to wonder if members are playing hot potato with the call
A nationwide push for single-staircase buildings to ease the housing crisis is raising alarms from NFPA and fire safety experts, who warn the shift could compromise emergency access and evacuation
Closing the hood-to-mask and hood-to-collar gap helps reduce heat stress and contaminant exposure at a critical interface in the turnout ensemble
What it takes to do the job right when you don’t have the people, the time or the margin for mistakes
What fire departments need to know about sunlight, indoor lighting and material aging
It’s possible to build dangerous heat loads even in freezing conditions
My personal journey proves the power of NFPA 1582 physicals in detecting cancer and cardiac abnormalities
Maximize CRR efforts by working with local agencies and tapping into federal resources
With the right training and direction, rapid intervention should never be a dull assignment
Take these prevention measures to lower the chance of your holiday centerpiece going up in flames, and what to do if it does
The North County Fire Protection District lawsuit says Riverview made the changes without consulting the district as required by law
What fire service leaders need to know about the consolidated turnout gear and SCBA requirements
How standards can highlight station needs or deficiencies impacting your department’s delivery of service
Alarm time connects lab performance to fireground survival — and shows why gear condition, moisture and design all matter
The high-profile project highlights IBC/NFPA requirements and how past landmark fires shaped today’s assembly occupancy rules
The PPE standards expert explains why all protection comes at a price
Touted as “absolutely fireproof,” Atlanta’s Winecoff Hotel became the scene of America’s deadliest hotel blaze, claiming 119 lives
The firefighters’ union moved to dismiss with prejudice its PFAS-related lawsuit over NFPA’s firefighter gear standard
From the story of Mrs. O’Leary’s cow to the annual observations that bring fire safety messages to millions
Fullerton’s mayor says consolidation has pushed prices to $1.2M, stretched delivery to four years, and forced older engines past NFPA lifespans
Crews should train on implementing IRICs and placing rescue tools, all while following key standards
The original life safety standard, released in response to a deadly accident, has seen many revisions and additions
Done right, safety briefings are a critical window to teach fire behavior, strategy and lessons from the field — not just rehearse risks
With NFPA 1970 in effect, firefighters can expect new particulate-blocking and performance requirements in protective hoods
With cancer a leading cause of firefighter deaths, PFAS in gear is under scrutiny as lawsuits, bans and new standards push for safer alternatives
Forward-thinking leaders must champion engineered approaches that reduce risks and build healthier fire service careers
Fire response begins at the console, and emergency fire dispatchers need a structured protocol to hone their decision-making
Chiefs John Butler and Otto Drozd explain the unique influence of the association and why it’s leading the fire service
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