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.
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
Firefighters love testing new tactics and tools, but some methods simply don’t address the key issue with EV fires
Detailing the new standard’s potential impact on the fire service
Applying for the Fire Prevention & Safety grant? Don’t miss these important details
High profile fires in Philadelphia and New York highlight the need for additional community outreach and education
Your job is to make sure that you have put all the pieces in place to address a mayday before, during and after the incident
Fire apparatus evolve to include more safety, storage and communication features
Addressing the key turnout gear questions from the FireRescue1 community, one by one
In this video, Gordon Graham highlights the danger of adding unauthorized accessories to personal protective equipment
Significant questions arise as turnout-focused standards are consolidated
Updates to NFPA 1851 establish a cleaning verification process
These fire service-focused channels will increase your KSAs and even offer some entertainment value
Windsor’s Lauri Volkert is the first individual from the state to receive the national honor
A new NFPA report unpacks what has changed and what has remained the same since ‘America Burning’
Agencies across the country are sharing their resources, activities for post-incident physical and psychological health
The duo explain why it’s every firefighter’s obligation to speak up about NFPA standards
2nd Alarm Project addresses how to operationalize culture change regarding behavioral health within the fire service
Despite drastic technological advances over the decades, firefighter PPE remains relatively unchanged
On-scene rehab is vital to firefighters’ health; here’s how firefighters can set aside a week to focus on rehab
Chiefs should be knowledgeable about key community risks and operational deployment data
The Coker Volunteer Fire Department was gifted gear that has passed its 10-year shelf life, per NFPA standards followed by donating departments in the Northeast
Tips for instructing firefighters via coaching on the training ground, teaching in the classroom or virtual platform, or presenting with PowerPoint
Studying this model can help fire service leaders strengthen their personal process toward affecting cultural change
A sample self-guided program serves as a model for new firefighters learning the ins and outs of life safety-focused NFPA 1035
The program scheduled for June 20-26 seeks to bring attention to post-incident physical and psychological health
Know the program priorities, application details, and eligibility requirements for both hiring and recruitment and retention activities
More importantly, what will you do to focus on cancer awareness and prevention throughout the year?
A detailed look at how to properly care for your PPE, with focus on helmets and protective hoods
While COVID deaths will push 2020 counts high, “legacy” LODDs continue to drop
Increased fire service diversity in response operational hazards is not easily met with a one-size-fits-all PPE solution
Fire service researchers evaluate impact of laundering on tear and seam strength, THL and TPP, flammability, and liquid and viral penetration
A simple checklist helps fire service leaders evaluate PPE technology and cleaning claims
Survey reveals one-third of departments don’t train on EV fires, half don’t have SOGs for them