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Call for members on new NFPA Technical Committee on Facilities for Fire Training and Associated Props

At its April 2015 meeting, the NFPA Standards Council approved a new Technical Committee on Facilities for Fire Training and Associated Props and directed that a call for members be published. The Council voted to approve the request of the Technical Committee on Fire Service Training to create a new Technical Committee on Facilities for Fire Training and Associated Props and to transfer the responsibility for NFPA 1402, Guide to Building Fire Service Training Centers, to this new Technical Committee. The Council directed that a call for members interested in serving on the proposed new Technical Committee be published. Staff...

NFPA looks to hire paralegal/legal assistant in Quincy headquarters

Do you want to make a difference? NFPA currently has a great opportunity for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to report to the General Counsel and support the day to day operation of the legal department and enhances attorney effectiveness. The person in this position would also provide certain support functions for the Office of the President and Board of Directors. The ideal candidate would have several qualifications, listed on the NFPA careers website, including the minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree / Paralegal Certificate and at least 5 years of business/office experience including prior legal experience. For a complete list of job...

NFPA Standards Council issues Tentative Interim Amendments to NFPA 1, NFPA 58, NFPA 70, NFPA 101A, and NFPA 400

At its April 2015 meeting, the NFPA Standards Council considered the issuance of several proposed Tentative Interim Amendments (TIAs). The following TIAs were issued by the Council on April 7, 2015: NFPA 1, TIA 15-2, referencing various sections NFPA 58, TIA 14-4, referencing 6.4.2.1 and 6.4.3 NFPA 70, TIA 14-8, referencing 625.17(B) NFPA 101A, TIA 13-1, referencing worksheet 7.5.4.A NFPA 400, TIA 13-3, referencing Table 5.2.1.1.3 and 5.2.1.2 through 5.2.1.10.1 Tentative Interim Amendments (TIAs) are amendments to an NFPA document processed in accordance with Section 5 of the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards (Regulations Governing Committee Projects).They have...

USFA's Arson Awareness Week kicks off today

The United States Fire Administration (USFA) partnered with State Farm Arson Dog Program, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, International Association of Arson Investigators; National Association of State Fire Marshals; National Volunteer Fire Council; National Fire Protection Association; Coalition Against Insurance Fraud and the Insurance Committee for Arson Control for this year's annual Arson Awareness Week. The theme for the 2015 Arson Awareness Week: Accelerant Detection Canines — Sniffing Out Arson. This week will focus on the value and contributions accelerant detection canines make to fire departments, law enforcement agencies and their communities. The canines assist in closing arson...

Read the Report of the Motions Committee for Annual 2015 documents with certified amending motions

The Report of the Motions Committee addresses eight Annual 2015 documents with Certified Amending Motions for consideration at the NFPA Technical Meeting (Tech Session) in Chicago on June 24-25, 2015: NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code NFPA 652, Standard on Combustible Dusts NFPA 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the...

NFPA, NVFC and IAFC launch quiz and sweepstakes for International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week

As part of the 2015 International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week, the “Fire Service Safety & Health Week Quiz” Sweepstakes is back! Hosted by NFPA, in coordination with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), the interactive online quiz reinforces the training messages behind this year’s theme, “Creating a Culture of Safety.” The quiz will be available online through June 11. Career and volunteer firefighters, EMTs and other fire department employees and members are invited to participate. Everyone who completes the quiz found at www.nfpa.org/fireservicequiz, and enters a valid email address, will be...

NFPA Standards Council seeking comments on five new projects: arff response to air shows, competencies for responders to hhft, ems officer, fire control of structures, and hazardous waste disposal

At its April 2015 meeting, the NFPA Standards Council considered and reviewed the following new projects and is seeking public review and comment by the June 15, 2015 deadline: Aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) response to incidents/accidents at public air shows Competencies for responders to incidents of flammable liquids in transport-high hazard flammable trains (HHFT) Emergency medical services officer Fire control of structures based upon fire dynamics Hazardous waste disposal Anyone interested in commenting on these new projects, should include the following information: resources on the subject matter, the names of those interested in participating on the Committee (if established),...

Joe Cantone wins NFPA National Anthem Singing contest and will perform at NFPA Conference & Expo

Congratulations goes out to Joe Cantone of Cranston, RI! Joe submitted an entry to our National Anthem Singing contest for a chance to sing at NFPA Conference & Expo general session in Chicago this June. NFPA received many amazing entries from talented singers across the country and narrowed them down to 4 spectacular finalists. You all voted throughout April for your favorite finalist and now the results are in. We are excited to announce that Joe edged out the competition and received the most votes making him this year's winner! From the video above, it look like Joe is also...

NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative is now on Twitter!

We at NFPA have given you yet another tool to help stay on top of important sprinkler news and new resources for your advocacy efforts. The Fire Sprinkler Initiative has officially joined Twitter! If you're on Twitter, please follow us (our handle: @NFPA_FSI), since we will be regularly tweeting out important tidbits. Add our handle to any of your sprinkler-related tweets to get our attention. Not on Twitter? Please consider joining. In today's social media-savvy society, staying in the know has never been easier. Speaking from experience, I joined about a year ago (@FredDursoJr) after taking on the role of...

FDNY celebrates their 150th birthday

Today is a big day. The New York City Fire Department celebrates their 150th birthday! As their birthday wish, they want every New Yorker protected by working smoke alarms and to learn CPR. This is one birthday wish we couldn't agree more on - but we think it should be extended to everyone, everywhere! Sparky the Fire Dog, and everyone here at NFPA wish the happiest of birthdays, and the safest of birthdays to the FDNY. Here's hoping your birthday wish comes true across the nation, and world!