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.
The issue of age isn’t a simple problem to solve, particularly in the volunteer fire service that’s struggling for members
What you need to know about changes related to protective ensembles, SCBA and more
The NFPA reports that nearly half of all home fires involve cooking equipment
The NFPA’s recent proposal to add recertification has reignited the recertification debate
A Fire Protection Research Foundation report offers a potential CE model for the fire service
Detailing cleaning frequency, machine types and operators, detergent and more
Firefighters can take control of their health by monitoring their behavior, tracking symptoms and identifying risk factors
The project aims to generate the guidance, learnings and best practices needed to establish a compliant, successful drone program in the fire service
The Fire Protection Research Foundation received nearly $200K to conduct a two-year study into the impact of active shooters and hostile events on first responders
NFPA seeking comments to gauge levels of support or opposition to the development of a new standard on the topic
Firefighters must take ownership of their PPE, from record-keeping to cleaning and care
NFPA report on the fire service’s aging infrastructure reveals it would cost an estimated $70-$100 billion to replace the fire stations
Chief David Hall explains the how agencies can use NPFA 3000 to manage response efforts
Highlighting 16 changes to the standard and how they impact firefighters
Questioning the process involved in the reorganization as well as some of the standard grouping choices
Assessing levels of protection, situations in which to don body armor, and active shooter policies and procedures
What firefighters need to know about mitigating electrical emergencies
The RedZone particulate blocking firefighter hood from LION closes the point of entry for particulates and vapors
Download the eBook for a closer look at active shooter response efforts in the context of this first-of-its-kind standard
It’s time to focus on standardization and integration of fire and EMS systems – future milestone advancements for the fire service
Leaders must acknowledge that some accepted “truths” do not align with reality
The report breaks down the year’s fatalities to 34 volunteer firefighters, 25 career firefighters, four state or federal contractors or employees and one prison inmate
Firefighters should be familiar with fireworks-focused standards and state regulations
Outlining the response responsibilities helps departments better prepare and train for large-scale incidents
NFPA offers free online training to help responders keep pace with the surge in alternative energy technology
Fire departments have many approaches but one goal in applying NFPA 1851 to keep firefighters safe
Identifying firefighter hazards, response area features and potential operations help in PPE selection
Fire foam, advances in fire pump systems combat lightweight construction fire speed and contaminate hazards
The idea of requiring paramedics to earn a college degree is a hot topic among industry personnel, with national organizations weighing in
Requiring degrees for paramedics places undue burden on those entering the field and fire-based EMS training programs
Don’t wait to acquire the essential clothing, boots and packs for personal protection and portable tanks for rapid deployment
In a joint statement, four national organizations state the reasons they oppose requiring college degrees for entry-level paramedics
Should fire departments be testing firefighter PPE ensemble components to evaluate their ability to keep firefighters safe?
