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.
Code Red Fire boots are constructed to meet NFPA certification
The issue of age isn’t a simple problem to solve, particularly in the volunteer fire service that’s struggling for members
From the specifications for soft goods to ratings for electronics in explosive environments, the upcoming consolidation of standards will offer greater protection for firefighters
Understanding the various factors that impact PPE service life – and why retirement rules aren’t so simple
Get an early look at the changes on the table and their likely consequences, and learn more about the decision to restructure PPE-focused standards
Consider key factors like shell materials, durability, weight and comfort
NFPA and USFA leaders share guidance for increasing public awareness of fire safety
Exploring the countless opportunities enhance fire safety in your communities
From the story of Mrs. O’Leary’s cow to the annual observations that bring fire safety messages to millions
Reflecting on the importance of preparation, follow-through and endurance
Data analysis pinpoints at-risk populations that can be targeted for CRR strategies – if your department has the bandwidth
The 2022 “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape” campaign shares simple but important ways to safely escape home fires
Determining what gear can be reasonably expected to survive and for how long is still subject to interpretation
Data from the NFPA report “Firefighter Injuries on the Fireground” can guide us toward better use of PPE to mitigate injuries
A snapshot of the national, state and local requirements needed to advance in the fire service
A law enforcement tool could be the framework we need to develop a fire service-focused model
It’s time instructors and firefighters alike reassess their focus on recklessness vs. aggressiveness and fear vs. respect
Firefighters love testing new tactics and tools, but some methods simply don’t address the key issue with EV fires
Thermal protective performance testing can fall short on accurately representing glove heat insulation
Fire service leaders must focus on data, not emotion, when make their case for funding, staffing and more
The challenge now is how to show up every day, with the same energy, and resist the threats of indifference and complacency
Available through FSRI’s Fire Safety Academy, the course addresses fire control by establishing a basic understanding of fire science and fire dynamics
Most manufacturers have posted their updated ERGs on their websites and submitted them to the NFPA
Physically demanding work performed over extended periods of time can lead to mental fatigue, impacting situational awareness
Preplan your escape routes, and consider your options to flee, hide or fight back
Under rapidly changing conditions, errors in decision-making can lead to flawed tactics and tragic outcomes
First responders not only face “D-Drivers” but also cognitively blinded drivers distracted by the flashing lights
Crews can become so accustomed to the routines of patient care that tasks become automatic, with reduced communications and overall scene awareness
The 2022 Firefighter Safety Stand Down focuses on practical applications of situational awareness, on and off the incident scene
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Inside the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association – a unique group with a powerful impact
An event and tours will raise funds to preserve Fire Fighter, which responded to Ground Zero and the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’
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Metro Chiefs are taking members where they NEED to be, whether they want to or knew they could get there
We need to apply our fireground mayday training to our mental health and personal stressors
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