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Introducing NFPA classroom training on the 2017 edition NFPA 25: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

NFPA 25: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems (2017) 1-Day Classroom Training is scheduled for October 6 in St. Louis, November 10 in Seattle, and December 15 in Orlando.  This new, one-day NFPA training uses

What In The World Is A Marine Chemist?

Amy Liu, CMC 706 – the first and currently only female NFPA Marine Chemist   You may be asking what in the world a Marine Chemist is.  Did you know that currently there are only 95 in the United States? Did you know that before any repair

NFPA 1: Minimum Number of Fire Hydrants for Fire Flow #FireCodefridays

Section 18.5 of NFPA 1 provides requirements for fire hydrants, including location, distribution, minimum number, clearance, marking, and testing and maintenance.   Section 18.5 was revised in its entirety for the 2015 edition of the Code. Previous

Errata issued on NFPA 52 and NFPA 61

NFPA has issued the following errata on NFPA 52, Vehicular Natural Gas Fuel Systems Code, and NFPA 61, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities: NFPA 52, Errata 52-16-1, referencing 12.10.5,

NFPA to use Assistance to Firefighters Grant to begin development of National Fire Data System

NFPA has been awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to begin the development of a National Fire Data System (NFDS). With written support from the IAFF, IAFC, Metro Chiefs, NVFC, NASFM, and CPSE, NFPA applied for the 1.2 million dollar grant

NFPA receives Assistance to Firefighters Grant for new National Fire Data System to help the fire service with operational and community risk decision-making

We have recently been awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to begin the development of a National Fire Data System (NFDS) and wanted to share the news with you all. The goal of NFDS is to address the priority needs of the U.S. fire service

#TBT from the NFPA archives: fire causes roof collapse in public library, 1917

From the NFPA Quarterly v. 10, no.4, 1917 "Large spaces between partitions were used as ducts for pipes, vents, etc. and formed a flue of liberal size directly connecting the cellar with a large combustible attic.  The result was that when the fire

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Free Online Training on Confined Space Identification

  NFPA has created a 5-minute online training program to help identify confined spaces. You may have a confined space on your property and not even know it. Developed by Nancy Pearce, CIH, Senior Fire Protection Engineer and staff liaison to the

September/October issue of NFPA Journal looks at fire and life safety issues in the booming commercial marijuana industry and the lessons learned from the state of Colorado

The latest issue of NFPA Journal explores the building and fire safety challenges that come with the burgeoning marijuana industry as several states look at legalization at the polls this November.   In the cover story, “Growing Pains,”