NFPA, FIRE CODES & BEYOND
Every five years NFPA revises 1901; here’s a breakdown of the biggest changes for 2016
At least one notable fire service leader criticized Denver area fire departments for allowing the NFL team’s players, spouses and children to ride on top of the rigs; where do you stand on the issue?
Responsible for about one in five of the 829 firefighter fatalities in the past decade, fire truck crashes are more deadly than fighting a fire
FEMA opted not to advise people to close interior doors based on focus group results; NFPA may add the message next year
If the batteries worked, the pizza was free; if not, the firefighters replaced the batteries or installed a new alarm
Aside from gloves and hoods, look for the next NFPA 1971 to tackle moisture penetration into coats and pants
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