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NFPA 1: Automatic sprinkler systems, where required. #FireCodefridays

A few week's ago I wrote about NFPA 1's requirement to provide automatic sprinkler protection for new buildings housing emergency fire, rescue, or ambulance services.  In addition to that requirement, there are many other instances in the Code where

Last call for abstracts for AUBE '17 / SUPDET 2017

Have you recently completed or are you actively working on a research topic related to automatic detection or suppression?  The extended deadline for abstracts is quickly approaching for the joint AUBE '17 / SUPDET 2017 Conference.  Papers are

This Week in History: Remembering the Apollo 1 & Challenger Tragedies

The end of January is marked by two tragedies in NASA history.   January 27, 1967: Apollo 1 (AS-204) launch pad fire   This photo show the interior of the command module after the fire. Investigators later determined likely cause to be

Join NFPA at the Architectural Engineering Institute’s “Resilience of the Integrated Building: A Community Focus” conference

  The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is excited to be a Cooperating Organization of the Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) conference “Resilience of the Integrated Building: A Community Focus” scheduled for April 11

#101Wednesdays: Medical Facility Occupancy Classification

  The 2012 edition of the Life Safety Code was recently adopted by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a federal agency under the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. In over-simplified terms, this means medical

#101Wednesdays: Medical Facility Occupancy Classificaiton

  The 2012 edition of the Life Safety Code was recently adopted by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a federal agency under the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. In over-simplified terms, this means medical

Webinar provides key highlights and analysis of the Fourth Needs Assessment report of the U.S. Fire Service

In 2015, teaming up with representatives from the nation’s leading fire service organizations, NFPA conducted the Fourth Needs Assessment of the U.S. Fire Service. This latest report follows three earlier surveys completed in 2001, 2005 and 2010.

NFPA president visits Panama to celebrate adoption of NFPA 1 and the country’s 30-year history of working with NFPA to enhance fire safety

Countries worldwide turn to NFPA for our codes and standards, and as a resource for information and knowledge on all things related to fire, life, and electrical safety. This week NFPA President Jim Pauley is in Panama, one of the international regions

NFPA president visits Panama to celebrate adoption of NFPA 1 and the country’s 30-year history of working with NFPA to enhance fire safety.

Countries worldwide turn to NFPA for our codes and standards, and as a resource for information and knowledge on all things related to fire, life, and electrical safety. This week NFPA President Jim Pauley is in Panama, one of the international regions

Podcast: Riding the Tailboard, An Oral History

Listen to the Podcast on the NFPA Podcast channel.    It might seem crazy today, but firefighters dying from falling off fire trucks used to be a problem—from 1977 to 1987, an average of almost four firefighters per year died