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NFPA 1, 2018 sneak peek: New provisions for mobile and temporary cooking operations specific to the Fire Code, #FireCodefridays

As spring goes on, more and more outdoor events will be popping up, many of which now include visits by food trucks and other local vendors including cooking operations. (who doesn't love local eats!) By now, many of you have heard of the efforts NFPA

NFPA 1, 2018 sneak peak: New provisions for mobile and temporary cooking operations specific to the Fire Code, #FireCodefridays

As spring goes on, more and more outdoor events will be popping up, many of which now include visits by food trucks and other local vendors including cooking operations. (who doesn't love local eats!) By now, many of you have heard of the efforts NFPA

Standard for sUAS (Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems) for Public Safety Operations (NFPA 2400)

You are all probably wondering what’s happening in the world of NFPA and Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS, or outside of the U.S.A. commonly referred to as UAV’s/Drones), especially since the request for a new standards project was

At-a-Glance Sheet: Standard for sUAS (Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems) for Public Safety Operations (NFPA 2400)

You are all probably wondering what’s happening in the world of NFPA and Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS, or outside of the U.S.A. commonly referred to as UAV’s/Drones), especially since the request for a new standards project was

NFPA’s New Standard for Facilities Safety Director Professional Qualifications released for Public Input.

At its April 4-5, 2017 meeting, the NFPA Standards Council approved a new standard for Facilities Safety Director Professional Qualifications and placed it in the Annual 2019 cycle. The document covers the duties, requirements, and competencies

#TBT From the Archives: Treasure Island Navy Base Fire - April 10, 1947

Pictured: Efforts to extinguish the fire at the Treasure Island Naval Base on April 10, 1947.   From the NFPA Quarterly v. 41, no. 1, 1947: "This fire at the Treasure Island Navy Base, San Francisco Bay, April 10, 1947, destroyed buildings having a

So, how many fires occur in a particular type of property?

Sometimes, you want to know the latest estimates of fires in or at a particular occupancy or property.  Maybe you care about structure fires only.  Maybe you also want to look at vehicle fires or outside and unclassified

Editorial: Argument against home fire sprinklers is a flimsy one

Standards Council issues Tentative Interim Amendment on NFPA 70, National Electrical Code

The NFPA Standards Council considered the issuance of a proposed Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) on the 2017 edition of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.  This TIA was issued by the Council on April 5, 2017:   NFPA 70, TIA 17-4, referencing

Today in fire history: Explosions at Pennsylvania ammo plant kill scores

One hundred years ago today, more than 130 people—mostly young women and girls—were killed in a series of explosions at the Eddystone Ammunition Corporation's loading and inspecting plant in Eddystone, Pennsylvania. I wrote about the disaster

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