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.
New performance metrics in NFPA 1970 are prompting departments to rethink how they balance protection, comfort and long-term wearability
Video tutorials are a great way to learn how to tie knots to meet department and NFPA requirements
We should never put dispatchers in a situation where they have to wonder if members are playing hot potato with the call
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
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’
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
Detailing changes to firefighter boots over the years, plus insights into fireground contamination, and what lies ahead for NFPA 1971
At CFSI’s annual symposium, the fire administrator touted enhanced collaboration and consistency of messaging from fire service groups
America’s firefighters were better trained and equipped for the future but ever mindful and proud of their past
Sprinkler systems, smoke detection and fire alarms may not yet be installed and operational
As we approach Stand Down Week, June 19-25, take this Safety Stand Down quiz to test your situational awareness knowledge
Focus on service, ownership, unity and progressiveness to help your organization grow the department
A deeper dive into Unified Command and its common terminology, plus best practices
There are some areas where we can be flexible and others where you simply have to have the necessary qualifications
If we can’t decide what’s best for the fire service, then someone else will decide for us
It’s time to make MCI training part of the regular rotation
The NFPA 1971 technical committee is currently considering an RSL of chemicals and specific levels for those chemicals
The proposal was put forth in the wake of the deadly January fire that killed three city firefighters
Drozd details the work of the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association and what it’s been like stepping into his new role as executive secretary
Even with near-daily wear, many firefighters don’t understand the what, why and how that went into the development of each element of the ensemble
Technology, NFPA standards and a visionary leader drove key changes to help extinguish antiquated operations
Ask and answer these key questions to better understand and improve your fleet
“America Burning” spotlights firefighters, legends propose new tactics, and smoke detectors change the game
The thermal protective test, flash fire manikin and Flash Fire Cylinder are three methods for measuring the thermal insulation of firefighting PPE fabrics
Educate yourself on the materials and correct use of the gear you use for structural firefighting
