National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)'s Blog, page 156

Are we getting the whole story about violence against EMS professionals?

FEMA recently posted an article pointing to a report on violence against EMS practitioners. It shows what EMS are up against in the field; yet as a 16-year EMS veteran I can’t help but think no matter how thorough the report is, it only tells half

#TBT From The NFPA Archives: Fire Prevention Day in Michigan - 1917

With Fire Prevention Week right around the corner, we thought we would take a look back at previous efforts to educate the public on the dangers of fire and how to prevent it over the years. While NFPA has been the official sponsor of Fire Prevention

NFPA engages with stakeholders via China Fire conference and MOU with China Fire Protection Association

NFPA’s Jim Pauley traveled to China for the second time in two years this week. The NFPA president and other staff members are attending China Fire, the 17th International Fire Protection Equipment Technology Conference and Exposition, organized by

Wildfires rage across California

#101Wednesdays: After disaster strikes, rebuilding with the Life Safety Code

Images courtesy of Today.com and cnbc.com Mother Nature is in the midst of unleashing a brutal, one-two punch unlike anything I can remember. Our thoughts are with all those in Texas and Louisiana who were impacted by Hurricane/Tropical Storm

Hurricane Harvey aftermath prompts discussion on building codes and safer homes

Hurricane Irma, wildfires highlight the importance of planning ahead for emergencies

September is National Preparedness Month with the theme, "Disasters Don't Plan Ahead. You can.," which serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare–now and throughout the year–for the types of emergencies that could

Best Roommates Evah! campaign focuses on having working smoke alarms and two ways out in off-campus housing at Massachusetts colleges

Surrounded by college safety, fire and building officials, and fire safety advocates, Massachusetts Public Safety Secretary Daniel Bennet launched Campus Fire Safety Month (September) at The College of the Holy Cross by reminding college students and

Latest edition of NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter highlights new data supporting home fire sprinklers

Safety provisions found in NFPA codes put to use following Texas chemical plant fire

Since Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the coast of Texas on August 25, its devastating impact has been felt across dozens of towns, cities and nearby states in a number of ways, many of which have played out for the past several days on whatever device