NFPA Increases Membership Options
The NFPA membership has introduced three new levels of membership—Engage, Advance and Lead—to tap into the NFPA network of professionals and information.
The Engage Membership includes:
- Access to the “Members Only” section of NFPA Xchange. Get answers to your questions and share information with your peers.
- One-on-one help with technical standards questions from NFPA fire, building, electrical, and life-safety specialists.
- Section membership, so you can connect with experts worldwide in your field to exchange ideas, solve problems, and build a network of peers.
- A subscription to NFPA Journal, which offers up-to-date information about the biggest issues facing your industry today.
- A 10 percent discount on all NFPA products and services.
- Voting privileges.
The Advance Membership offers all the benefits of the Engage Membership, plus all NFPA online training is available for free. There is also a 20 percent discount on all NFPA classroom training.
The Lead Membership includes all the benefits provided in Engage and Advance, plus full access to the National Fire Codes Subscription Service (NFCSS).
For more information, visit NFPA.org.
Registration Opens for Lambeau Field 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. has opened registration for the sixth annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at historic Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. All proceeds raised from the Sept. 22 event will benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) to assist the families of fallen firefighters and provide resources within the fire service community to reduce firefighter deaths. Last year’s event was recognized as one of the largest in the nation with nearly 2,200 participants and $110,000 raised.
“The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb allows participants the opportunity to honor and remember the firefighters who selflessly gave their lives, so others could live on September 11, 2001,” said Chief David W. Litton of the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, a co-sponsor of the event. “The climb also memorializes fallen heroes nationwide, and the critical funds raised will provide benefits, programs, grief support, and more for the families of these brave men and women.”
First responders and community participants are invited to ascend the equivalent of 110 stories—the height of the fallen World Trade Center Towers—on the steps of Lambeau Field, home of the NFL Green Bay Packers. Spanning the entire bowl inside the stadium to accommodate the expected record number of attendees, climbers will not only pay tribute to the sacrifice of those who lost their lives on 9/11, but will also symbolically complete their heroic journey to save others.
Since instituting a partnership with the NFFF, Pierce has helped raised more than $500,000 to support the NFFF’s mission to provide support and resources for the families of fallen firefighters. Through support networks, conferences, workshops and scholarships, the NFFF has lead a nationwide effort to develop and expand programming for the entire fire service community.
Event registration is $35 per person through Aug. 19, and $40 per person thereafter. Pre-registrants will receive an event T-shirt, and all climbers will receive an honor badge. Additional pre-registration, event details and FAQs are available at piercemfg.com/climb.
2018 National Fire Service Christmas Ornament Unveiled
It’s Christmas in July! The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) has unveiled the 2018 National Fire Service Christmas ornament, which is now available for order. The Christmas wreath ornament shows a horse-drawn fire engine riding in front of the U.S. Capitol building.
Every ornament sold will benefit the CFSI. Established in 1989, CFSI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan policy institute designed to educate members of Congress about the challenges and needs of our nation’s firefighters and emergency services personnel.
To order the ornament, visit cfsi.org/product/2018-national-fire-service-ornament.
This Month in Fire History
July 1, 1998, Hackensack, NJ—Auto dealer fire kills five firefighters
July 5, 1973, Kingman AZ—Doxol Gas Co. fire kills 12 firefighters
July 6, 1944, Hartford, CT—Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey Circus tent fire kills 168
July 6, 1994, Glenwood Springs, CO—South Canyon Mountain fire kills 14 firefighters
July 9, 1953, Mendocino National Forest, CA—Forest fire kills 15 firefighters
July 23, 1984, Romeoville, IL—Union Oil refinery fire kills 17; losses worth $177 million
July 24, 1931, Pittsburgh, PA—Little Sisters of the Poor home for the aged fire kills 48
July 26, 1990—Americans with Disabilities Act passes, greatly affecting safety codes
July 28, 1945, New York, NY—Fire after B-25 crash into Empire State Building kills 14
July 29, 1956, Sun Ray, TX—Shamrock Oil & Gas corp. refinery fire kills 19 firefighters
— Courtesy of NFPA
