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NFPA Call for Presentations: Share Your Knowledge

Do you have knowledge to share? Would you like to increase you exposure and visibility in your industry? Maybe add to your resume and list of achievements? How would you like a complimentary registration for the NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, June 13-16, 2016? Then we want to hear from you! We are seeking the industry's best and brightest to share perspectives, best practices, and case studies at our conference. So, we invite you to submit a proposal detailing the topic(s) you would like to address. Tracks for the conference include: Electrical, Fire Protection Engineering, Fire and Emergency...

Read the NFPA Standards Council agenda for the August 17-19, 2015 meeting

The NFPA Standards Council will be meeting on August 17-19, 2015 at the Marriott in Quincy, Massachusetts. At this meeting, some of the topics the Council will address include: appeals on NFPA 13, NFPA 24, NFPA 33, NFPA 72, NFPA 111, NFPA 520, NFPA 1901 issuance of the Annual 2015 documents with Certified Amending Motions issuance of proposed TIAs on NFPA 2, NFPA 13, NFPA 33, NFPA 59A, NFPA 72, NFPA 111, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1917, NFPA 1971 new projects/documents on fire control of structures based upon fire dynamics; aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) response to incidents/accidents at public air...

Download our catalog for a quick reference to the NEW 2016 edition classroom and online training

Plan your training with NFPA’s 2015-2016 Training Catalog. Download the catalog for a quick reference to the NEW 2016 edition classroom and online training available this fall. New training includes: 2016 NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems; 2016 NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling; 2016 NFPA 20 and NFPA 350. As we head into the second half of the year, don’t lose your valuable budget dollars—register now for fall training or any of the NEW 2016 spring dates and locations. 2016 locations include: Houston, Baltimore, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Chicago and more! Earn CEUs and train with the code experts...

Read the NFPA Standards Council agenda for their August 17-19, 2015 meeting

The NFPA Standards Council will be meeting on August 17-19, 2015 at the Marriott in Quincy, Massachusetts. At this meeting, some of the topics the Council will address include: appeals on NFPA 13, NFPA 24, NFPA 33, NFPA 72, NFPA 111, NFPA 520, NFPA 1901 issuance of the Annual 2015 documents with Certified Amending Motions issuance of proposed TIAs on NFPA 2, NFPA 13, NFPA 33, NFPA 59A, NFPA 72, NFPA 111, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1917, NFPA 1971 new projects/documents on fire control of structures based upon fire dynamics; aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) response to incidents/accidents at public air...

Comments sought on proposed Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) on NFPA 30B, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products

The following proposed Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) for NFPA 30B, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products, is being published for public review and comment: NFPA 30B, proposed TIA No. 1197, 2015 edition, referencing 3.3.2, Aerosol Container Anyone may submit a comment on this proposed TIA by the October 16, 2015 closing date. Along with your comment, please identify the number of the TIA and forward to the Secretary, Standards Council by the closing date.

Today in fire history: fire at a chemical manufacturing facility killed one plant employee and injured five others

On Friday, August 18, 1995 a fire at a chemical manufacturing facility in Tonawanda, New York killed one plant employee and injured five others. In addition, the fire destroyed a 12,000 square-foot warehouse and several adjacent offices. Local and state fire investigators considered the cause to be the decomposition of product stored in the warehouse. The chemical plant involved in this incident produced ammonium, potassium and sodium persulfate, and all of these materials were stored in warehouse that was destroyed. The warehouse, which was of ordinary construction, was protected by a dry sprinkler system. Fire extinguishers and manual hose stations...

Fire Protection Research Foundation announces winners of the 2015 William M. Carey and Ronald K. Mengel Awards

The Fire Protection Research Foundation just announced the winners of the 2015 William M. Carey and Ronald K. Mengel awards! Elyse Gottuk won the 2015 Ronald K. Mengel Award for outstanding detection paper for her report entitled “The Effect of Ceiling Fans on Smoke Alarm Performance.” Gottuk recently completed eighth grade at Burleigh Manor Middle School in Maryland. Her presentation, which centered around work she conducted for a science fair project, also won the Chesapeake Chapter of Systems Engineering Award for best project. Read more about her presentation of the paper at the 2015 SUPDET. The 2015 William M. Carey...

In August issue of Safety Source newsletter: new campus fire safety info, Sparky video, FPW Challenge & more

The August issue of Safety Source, NFPA's public education enewsletter, is now available for viewing. In this issue, you will find; New campus fire-safety page Sparky video: All sketched out for Fire Prevention Week Local fire departments can take the Fire Prevention Week Challenge Firefighter fatalities in 2014 NFPA tools help with disaster preparedness Don't miss an issue! Sign up now and be the first to get the latest information on happenings in the public education division, activities, fire statistics, trends, educational tips, Sparky the Fire Dog® and more.

Read the NFPA Standards Council agenda for next week's meeting

The NFPA Standards Council will be meeting on August 17-19, 2015 at the Marriott in Quincy, Massachusetts. At this meeting, some of the topics the Council will address include: appeals on NFPA 13, NFPA 24, NFPA 33, NFPA 72, NFPA 111, NFPA 520, NFPA 1901 issuance of the Annual 2015 documents with Certified Amending Motions issuance of proposed TIAs on NFPA 2, NFPA 13, NFPA 33, NFPA 59A, NFPA 72, NFPA 111, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1917, NFPA 1971 new projects/documents on fire control of structures based upon fire dynamics; aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) response to incidents/accidents at public air...

Nominations now being accepted for Bringing Safety Home Award

The nonprofit Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) and NFPA’s Fire Sprinkler Initiative are teaming up to recognize outstanding local efforts by an advocate who diligently promotes the importance of home fire sprinklers. The Bringing Safety Home Award honors members of the fire service and other sprinkler advocates who use HFSC and Fire Sprinkler Initiative resources as a key component in educating decision-makers on fire sprinklers and convincing them to support sprinkler requirements at the local, state, or province level. The award recipient will be honored at NFPA’s Fire Sprinkler Initiative Summit, October 13-14, 2015, in Phoenix. NFPA will cover the...