The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA, established in 1896, is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research,training, and education.
The world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety, NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.
NFPA membership totals more than 65,000 individuals around the world.
The National Fire Protection Association completed the election of its Board of Directors which included the naming of one new officer, one new director and the election of one...
The National Fire Protection Association has announced “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5-11, 2025.
Experiments by FPRF and FSRI reveal potential explosion risks when using fire blankets in EV fire suppression with battery involvement. Ongoing research aims to improve firefighter...
The new regional structure assigns directors to smaller groups of states, allowing them to spend more time building relationships and addressing specific regional challenges.
The National Fire Protection Association will host its annual Conference & Expo at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas on June 16-18, 2025.
The deadline for nominations for the award, which recognizes outstanding efforts by a safety advocate who diligently promotes the importance of home fire sprinklers, is April ...
The responsibilities of the Council include overseeing NFPA standards development activities, ensuring compliance with the NFPA Regulations and Rules, and serving as the appeals...
The Fire Protection Research Foundation, the research affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association. is now undertaking the third part of this three-phase project.
Firefighters and officials with the Davie, FL, Fire Rescue created a structural prop to resemble a single-family dwelling with holiday decorations and common furnishings.
Firehouse Special Projects Editor Janet Wilmoth details her presentation at the recent Arizona Fire Chiefs Association/Arizona Fire District Chiefs Association conference.
Chief Michael Stanley of the City of Oshkosh, WI, Fire Department received the Firefighter Hero Award from the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and MAGLITE.
The National Fire Protection Association and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety are accelerating joint efforts to end the destruction of homes and communities ...
Newly released survey findings show nearly all U.S. households now have at least one smoke alarm, but 61 percent test them less often than recommended.
Fire chiefs from Australia, Canada, Netherlands, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the U.S. endorsed four important documents that address some of the most complex challenges...
The research findings reveal insights into trends and attitudes around digital tools, training and development, and AI implementation within the skilled trades industry.
Gase will be driving the No. 44 car during the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway this weekend as part of an ongoing effort to promote Fire Prevention Week....
This NFPA responder education program provides a readily accessible, game-like simulation to more than 1.2 million firefighters, helping keep them and their communities safe.
The theme for the June 16-22, 2024, week emphasizes the importance of training by reinforcing proper strategies and tactics with a focus on the fundamentals.
Kyle Kittrell was recognized by the NFPA and HFSC for outstanding efforts by a safety advocate who diligently promotes the importance of home fire sprinklers.
These programs provide critical funding to help fire departments secure needed equipment, training, and staffing to adequately protect their communities.
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The National Fire Protection Association held its annual Stars at Night awards gala on June 18, in Las Vegas, as part of the annual NFPA Conference and Expo.
Fire safety industry leader, Telgian, will bring the historic Fire Fighter fireboat to Boston Harbor for a water cannon display, highlighting the museum ship’s preservation efforts...
The deadline for submissions for the NFPA, HFSC award, which recognizes safety advocates who diligently promotes the importance of home fire sprinklers, is April 8.
The National Fire Protection Association will present a free “Global Solutions for Global Challenges” online educational program on Feb. 16, 2022, covering a number of safety ...
On Feb. 2, the NFPA will encourages people and organizations to come together on the first Saturday in May to take action to raise awareness and reduce wildfire risks.
NFPA and State Farm announce that up to 100 participants from across the country are eligible to receive $500 awards to complete a planned wildfire risk reduction project.
The NFPA has created a Drone Knowledgebase to help more than 29,000 fire departments in the United States improve existing public safety drone programs or to establish new drone...
The Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association has endorsed Outthink Wildfire, an National Fire Protection Association initiative aimed at reducing wildfire risk to communities by 2050...
The National Fire Protection Association and Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition have awarded Paul Eichler of Dover, DE, with the 2021 Bringing Safety Home Award.
The National Fire Protection Association has released the new NFPA 1584 fact sheet to assist fire departments with the 2021 Safety Stand Down campaign, “Rebuild Rehab."
High holiday road travel predictions have prompted the NFPA, IAFF, IAFC and NVFC to remind responders and others about unique electric vehicle safety considerations.
Fire departments and public safety advocates across North America will unite May 16-22 for a digital campaign and community outreach to increase awareness about the benefits of...
The informative and interactive online quiz is designed to reinforce the safety messages that are part of this year’s Safety Stand Down theme: “Rebuild Rehab.”
In celebration of Sparky the Fire Dog’s 70th birthday, the NFPA is launching Sparky’s Fire Safety Club and a badging feature on Sparky.org, the association’s award-winning website...
The National Fire Protection Association is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year and will begin commemorating the milestone in May with the launch of its conference series...
NFPA 1700, Guide for Structural Fire Fighting, online training is free for firefighters to learn safer and more effective ways to handle fire incidents involving modern day materials...
The Metro Fire Chiefs Association, a section of the IAFC, and the NFPA have selected a woman as chief of the year for the first time and named this year's lifetime achievement...
The NFPA Educational Messages Advisory Committee (EMAC) Desk Reference 2020 Edition is now available, featuring new chapters and updated messaging on multiple fire and life safety...
The National Fire Protection Association has announced that its 2021 Conference & Expo will be replaced with the virtual 125th Anniversary Conference Series running throughout...
NFPA 1700, Guide for Structural Fire Fighting, is the first NFPA document connecting fire dynamics research to response strategy, tactics, and best practices for firefighters ...
The NFPA is hosting a free Spotlight on Public Education (SOPE) virtual event on Oct. 27 addressing challenges faced by educators, injury prevention professionals and community...
As Halloween celebrations shift in response to COVID-19, the National Fire Protection Association is urging caution when decorating with candles and electrical lighting.
The National Fire Protection Association has awarded Paul D. Martin, retired Deputy State Fire Administrator with New York DHS, with the 2019 James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal.
The National Fire Protection Association has announced the winners of the Harry C. Bigglestone Award, Research Foundation Medal, and Standards Medal for outstanding achievement...
Maria Bostian, public education and information officer for the Kannapolis Fire Department, is the NFPA's 2019 Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year.
The Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association, which canceled its annual conference due to COVID-19, has elected new board members and selected award recipients electronically.
The NFPA and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition are co-hosting Home Fire Sprinkler Week, a North America-wide virtual effort to show the value of home fire sprinklers from May ...
The "2019 Year in Review” report highlights a number of life safety incidents, looks at the circumstances that led to each tragedy and examines the current, overall health of ...
The NFPA’s Fire Sprinkler Initiative and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition have awarded Chase Browning with the Medford, OR, Fire Department with the 2019 Bringing Safety Home...
The NFPA has released a timely whitepaper amid the coronavirus pandemic entitled “Considerations for Temporary Compliance Options in Health Care Environments During COVID-19.”...
New resource draws on information found in NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program and Guidance from the CDC for EMS providers.
As the public largely remains at home in response to COVID-19, the NFPA is urging caution around home fire safety and highlighting some helpful educational resources.
Nominations are being accepted through April 3 for the NFPA/HFSC Bringing Safety Home Award recognizing outstanding work in promoting home fire sprinklers.
The NFPA has introduced online and instructor-led training to educate firefighters about flammability and toxicity risks associated with new refrigerants.
More than 110 Metro chiefs from Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Mexico, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States attended the conference.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week.
For many years, HFSC’s kit for people living in homes protected with home fire sprinklers has been widely used by fire departments, sprinkler contractors and home builders.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has updated a first-of-its-kind ESS safety training and is offering the 3-hour online course free of charge to the US Fire Service...
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has named Barry Brickey, public education and information officer for the Kingsport (TN) Fire Department.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Board of Directors has appointed two new members to the NFPA Standards Council: Jeffrey J. Foisel and Kenneth W. Richards, Jr.
The National Fire Protection Association is accepting nominations for the 2019 James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal, which recognizes outstanding advocacy efforts aimed at reducing...
The National Fire Protection Association will address topics like active shooters, cannabis growing and responder safety and fire and life safety for large festivals.
With Memorial Day and the start of summer just around the corner, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding people about the potential seasonal electrical hazards...
More than 120 Metro chiefs from Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States attended the Metropolitan “Metro” Fire Chiefs Association conference.
The timely, critical document was developed with insight from law enforcement, fire, EMS, medical providers,facility managers, private industry, DHS, the CIA, FBI and others
According to a recent NFPA report, during 2011 – 2015, electrical distribution or lighting equipment was involved in the ignition of 34,000 home fires.
Enforcement authorities and those responsible for managing large portfolios of high rise buildings have been lacking a tool to assess and prioritize remediation works.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is accepting applications for the 2018 James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal, which recognizes outstanding efforts of people taking a...
"Every Second Counts: Plan Two Ways Out” works to teach the public what a home escape plan entails, and the value of practicing it with all members of the household.
After a fire killed nearly 4,000 piglets in a North Carolina factory farm, the National Fire Protection Association should require similar facilities to have ceiling sprinklers...
The Fire Protection Research Foundation (Foundation), an affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), announced winners of the 2014 William M. Carey and Ronald...
December 11, 2013 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has named Lucian Deaton senior project manager of its Wildland Fire Operations Division. Based in NFPA’s field...