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.
Learn what the coming changes mean for your department’s gear and air management program
“Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” aims to educate the public on safe storage and use of rechargeable batteries during Fire Prevention Week
Detailing the updates to NFPA 1580, chapter by chapter, following the consolidation of 1582 and other health-related standards
Between the Boulder and Miami incidents, too many deaths and injuries have occurred secondary to training incidents where live fire was a factor
Detailing the current areas of research and the hopeful expectations for their adoption
In the past, the Dracut Fire Department has donated essential gear to the Cambita Fire Department
The NFPA offers essential space heater safety recommendation for fire departments to share with their communities
Learn how fire drills – a now-routine part of American life – emerged over the years as fire safety and prevention practices improved
Live fire training must be managed with rigorous preparation and adherence to regulations
Ensure your home is equipped with smoke/CO alarms, fire extinguishers, escape ladders and other vital safety products
Part 1 – Through verification efforts, firefighters gain confidence that their gear will be better cleaned – one less source of ongoing contamination exposure
Firefighter PPE was previously covered in four separate standards – NFPA 1971, 1975, 1981 and 1982
The monks bring the community and U.S. Forest Service together to reduce wildfire risk near the Gila National Forest in New Mexico
Maximize CRR efforts by working with local agencies and tapping into federal resources
Let’s take a beat before panicking over the proposed changes to the Fire Brigade Standard
Implementing a student/firefighter program can help career and volunteer departments end staffing shortages while reducing costs and pension burdens
Following the latest technical committee meeting, our resident PPE expert shares the inside scoop on what’s likely changing in the PPE standards
89 firefighters died on duty — an 8% decline over 2022 but the second-highest number since 2013
Chief Marc Bashoor details what makes this year’s event unique
What it means to talk about safety and survival in an inherently unsafe profession
Bruno’s impact on the fire service is far-reaching and profound, particularly in the areas of safety, command and customer service
Properly fitting pants, coats and boots are essential for firefighter safety and performance
Reflecting on OSHA requirements and the position paper that has everyone talking
The event will take place during the International Association of Fire Chiefs Community Risk Reduction Leader Conference
While there may be fire engines and a firehouse, sometimes we are just fooling the public – and ourselves
In support of the NFPA mission, NFPA Global Solutions is a fully-owned NFPA corporation that will offer compliance solutions, digital products, and advisory services that extend beyond the traditional products and services offered by NFPA
Jeannette firefighters had to rely on tankers to fight a fire that claimed four children and an adult
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
From the specifications for soft goods to ratings for electronics in explosive environments, the upcoming consolidation of standards will offer greater protection for firefighters
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell and other leaders will travel to Detroit, Chicago and Columbus, Ohio, to draw public attention to winter fire safety measures
232 of the 2,161 fatalities in 2023 were children
