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ADA National Network Learning Session on October 13th will review National Fire Protection Association's 2nd edition Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide for People with Disabilities

                     General advice about major disasters says each of us will very likely need to take care of ourselves for the first 24 to 72 hours. The former

NFPA 70E Series: Best practice or consensus standard

It is surprising that users of a consensus standard think that by applying the requirements they are always following best practices. Although standards are a starting point they are more often than not only a starting point. In other words, the

Research sheds new light on effectiveness of smoke alarms and home fire sprinklers

Research sheds new light on effectiveness of smoke alarms and home fire sprinklers

National survey underscores Americans' lack of awareness around smoke alarms

  In support of this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, "Don't Wait - Check the Date: Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years," we've released findings from a national survey we conducted earlier this year, showing that many people have smoke alarms

National survey underscores Americans' lack of awareness around smoke alarms

  In support of this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, "Don't Wait - Check the Date: Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years," we've released findings from a national survey we conducted earlier this year, showing that many people have smoke alarms

NFPA Technical Committee seeking users of Tactical Video Equipment

The NFPA Technical Committee on Tactical Operations for Video Equipment and Cameras is presently developing a new standard on the selection, care and maintenance of tactical video equipment. This document has responsibility for tactical video equipment

Fire Chiefs endorse position papers on civil unrest, behavioral health and unmanned aerial systems (UAS)

Fire chiefs from the United States, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom participated in NFPA's Urban Fire Forum (UFF) last week. Special guests at the Forum included Germany’s Technisches Hilswerk Federal Agency for Technical Relief President

NEW! 2016 NFPA 350 Guide for Safe Confined Space Entry and Work 2-day classroom training scheduled this October

On average every year in the U.S., 92 workers are killed working in or adjacent to confined spaces. By law, employers must comply with applicable OSHA regulations such as 29 CFR 1910.146 and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA.   NFPA announces a NEW two-day

NFPA Online Training for state licensure renewal

NFPA Online Training may be applicable to the CEU requirements for your Electrical License. Currently, electrical courses are available for Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, and Wisconsin with more in the works. Each self-paced series