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.
Fire response begins at the console, and emergency fire dispatchers need a structured protocol to hone their decision-making
Chiefs John Butler and Otto Drozd explain the unique influence of the association and why it’s leading the fire service
The effort aims to educate the public and rally support for legislation protecting the independent code development process
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?
Recommending NFPA PPE product standards incorporate systematic ways of regulating restricted substances for new products
From EMS calls to wildland firefighting, today’s firefighters face more than just structural interior firefighting
NFPA 3000 provisional standard brought EMS, firefighters and law enforcement together to tackle interagency training
A government-approved method to refurbish SCBA units and cylinders can provide significant savings to fire departments
Metropolitan Fire Chiefs from the U.S., Canada and the U.K adopted five important documents as official UFF-Metro Chiefs position papers
Firefighter PPE must in be a serviceable condition in order for these items to provide the needed protection
Exploring the factors that go into hiring firefighters, locating fire stations and purchasing fire apparatus
Chief Marc Bashoor discusses how the recent NFPA LODD report accounts for decreasing firefighter LODDs and how to combat the lingering challenges
Roadway incidents and cardiovascular health are the biggest dangers to firefighters as reported by the NFPA LODD research
Reintroducing NFPA standards and fire service initiatives to incorporate nutrition and fitness in your firefighter wellness program
